Re: [Nolug] Wireless Broadband?

On Friday November 25 2005 01:19, Chuck spake:
> The software probably configures the modem with the username and password.

It might be a part of the provisioning process.

--Joey

>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > 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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