Wifi Wisps and Isps [Archive] - Cape Town Wireless User Group

Piesang

12-12-2005, 18:32

Does anyone know of any Wisp or Isp, except for MWeb, that give Wifi connectivity at Wifi Hotspots?

I'm with WO and would like to use my username and password to connect to a Wifi Hotspot but don't know if it is possible.

I mean, their service is delivered using the 802.11 Wireless Networking standard. So, why am I not able to pick it up on my Wifi Notebook?

savagedavid

12-12-2005, 23:40

If you are with WO you should be able to connect via PPPOE provided your notebooks MAC address is in their filter list and you home AP is not connected at the same time.

Piesang

13-12-2005, 09:28

So what you mean is that my Wireless Broudband Router must not be on?

If it is of then I will be able to use WO on my Wifi enabled notebook if they have my Mac address.

So, where do I find my Mac address so I can give them a call and set it up?

Piesang

13-12-2005, 09:44

I just phoned the guys at WO. They say they don't do that? :(

How sure are you that I can be done? Or let me ask you this, is there any Wisp in Cape Town (Brackenfell, Bellville, Parow) that will do that?

Because if there is, I'm sure a lot of people will join them.