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Part II: Surfing the Net Unplugged ...............................77
Chapter 5: Spotting Hotspots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Checking Wireless Directories......................................................................79
Getting the most out of online directories ........................................80
Putting a directory on your device ....................................................81
Using Wireless Network Detectors ..............................................................81
Shopping for a Wi-Fi detector .............................................................82
Sniffing out a signal ..............................................................................84
Putting Network Detection Software to Work.............................................84
Adding NetStumbler to a laptop.........................................................85
Configuring NetStumbler .....................................................................87
Finding a network .................................................................................89
Using 'Stumbler to aim your antenna ................................................90
Adding MiniStumbler to your PDA .....................................................92
Chapter 6: Using Truck ­ and RV ­ Friendly Hotspots . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Evaluating Your Choices ...............................................................................93
Truck stops and travel centers...........................................................95
RV parks and campgrounds ................................................................97
Hotels, motels, and cafés.....................................................................99
Making the Connection................................................................................100
Using the WZC utility to connect .....................................................100
Using connection management software ........................................102
Setting up an account ........................................................................104
Getting logged on ...............................................................................104
Being a good neighbor .......................................................................105
Troubleshooting Your Connection.............................................................106
Identifying global issues ....................................................................106
Checking the simple stuff ..................................................................107
Releasing and renewing your IP address.........................................109
Getting the "Page cannot be displayed" message..........................109
Configuring TCP/IP to use DNS .........................................................111
Eliminating conflicts ..........................................................................112
Using E-Mail at a Hotspot ............................................................................113
Exploring your options ......................................................................114
Comparing a few free Web mail services.........................................115
Configuring an e-mail client ..............................................................117
Part III: Bridging the Wireless Gap.............................121
Chapter 7: Cellular Data Services: Can You Connect Me Now? . . . .123
Choosing Your Tools....................................................................................124
Which will it be -- data card or cellphone? ....................................125
Choosing a carrier ..............................................................................126
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