RE: [Nolug] Wireless Broadband?

The software probably configures the modem with the username and password.

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> From: owner-nolug@nolug.org [mailto:owner-nolug@nolug.org] On Behalf Of
> dane reugger
> Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 2:21 AM
> To: nolug@nolug.org
> Subject: Re: [Nolug] Wireless Broadband?
>
> Hi Ed - hope you are well.
>
> I've setup up one of the in person and stepped someone else through the
> process over the phone.
>
> It uses WiMax and claims speed of 1.5 down / 384 up and uses PPoE
>
> Odd thing was - It wouldn't work until I connected to a PC and ran the
> included software which somehow activates it - after that it was easily
> connected to a router.
>
> I think it was $70 per month and you had to buy the wireless modem
> ($200). Didn't spend a long time with it but speed seemed fine.
>
> I have since taken the unit back out because their DSL came back up.
>
> - Dane
>
>
>
> Edward Melendez wrote:
>
> > I was only able to find a press release through a google search,
> > although there is contact information on the page:
> >
> > http://bellsouthcorp.com/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=50573
> >
> >
> > Jeremy (mailing list box) wrote:
> >
> >> Dave Cash wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> As of about a month ago, BellSouth started to offer wireless
> >>> broadband in New Orleans. Unlike Superior Wireless, it doesn't
> >>> require line-of-sight. You just call them and they tell you if your
> >>> address is eligible. Mine (near the Fairgrounds in Mid-City) is.
> >>>
> >>
> >> Do you have more information on this ? I was looking around the
> >> Bellsouth site and I couldn't find this wireless service listed.
> >>
> >> For example, what speeds are they offering ?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Jeremy
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