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Piesang
12-12-2005, 08:53
Hi there guys.

Are there any free Wifi Hotspots in and around Parow, Bellville, Brackenfell area?

I've done a search on my Laptop for Wireless Networks but can't pick anything up.
Eben
12-12-2005, 15:23
just incase u missed it on the other forum: the mweb building by n1 city - do a scan for the SSID "internet" and connect to it, it use dhcp so the setup of ip will be auto if it's specified on ur network settings 4 ur wifi adapter to obtain ip auto. - it's free. close to the telkom building in bellville ur find a tzone hotspot haven't been there lately but it was free - then there's lot's and lot's of open networks to connect to in ur area so feel free to leech of someone's internet
Piesang
12-12-2005, 15:46
How do you do a SSID scan? Is that the dialog box that search for wireless networks?
Jeeva
13-12-2005, 13:56
dont they disconnect every 60 mins ?
Piesang
13-12-2005, 15:11
I don't know. And if they do, just reconnect again. Why are the activity so poor on this forum??

By the way, thanks to Wicked Wireless for all your info and help. I must say, you were really friendly and helpful. If your service is the same then you will grow to be the best Wireless ISP in Cape Town.
jvdw
13-12-2005, 16:54
I must agree, activity is not that good in this forum, but at least you get some usefull info. I want to put up an AP in Parow (next to Tierberg road/bridge towards the N1) So hopefully there will be an AP nearby to link up to and hopefully it will help you to get a connection.(That obvoiusly depends of your whereabouts).
Piesang
14-12-2005, 12:03
That sounds cool. When will it be up and running?
jvdw
14-12-2005, 13:25
I'm looking at mid Jan 2006.I'm still busy getting all the equipment, so maybe earlier.
Piesang
14-12-2005, 13:48
Thats awesome. Will it be a AP with Internet or not? Give some more info please.
jvdw
14-12-2005, 14:08
Well to start of it will only be an ordinary AP.Will look at internet sharing later on.But there will be plenty of shrared files and stuff.Also for me it is a totally new expierience, so I'm very excited to see how this will work at the end.(I'm looking at sharing internet, but I think it will take up a lot of bandwith if too many ppl uses it-but hey, if I can share the net for free, what have anybody to loose!!)It's all about giving ;-)
If you have more info of how this all is put together (software/setup, etc) let me know.I'm open to anything.
Piesang
14-12-2005, 14:20
To tell the truth, I don't have a clue. I'm new with this Wireless stuff. Still learning. But really learning fast. ;)
Eben
15-12-2005, 10:03
jvdw: u should be able to pick up one of the ctwug's ap's from there
Piesang
15-12-2005, 10:14
Should I be able to pick up any AP's. I'm oppisite the Parow Library.
Mufasa
15-12-2005, 20:31
I must agree, activity is not that good in this forum, but at least you get some usefull info. I want to put up an AP in Parow (next to Tierberg road/bridge towards the N1) So hopefully there will be an AP nearby to link up to and hopefully it will help you to get a connection.(That obvoiusly depends of your whereabouts).

things have been a bit slow in here but year end and all the companies shutting down for a break and ppl on leave.

i wish i had some leave B)
Eben
15-12-2005, 21:03
i can pickup ap's as far as botalary from my house in goodwood so yes you should pick up ap's PS: i know of a open network with 512k adsl that's very close to you