Comparing speeds and standards....................................................126
Sorting through the services ............................................................127
Connecting with a Cell Data Card ..............................................................128
Making the hardware choice.............................................................129
Setting up a data card ........................................................................131
Logging on ...........................................................................................133
Connecting with Your Cellphone ...............................................................133
Making the connection via data cable .............................................134
Making the connection with Bluetooth ...........................................140
Combining Wi-Fi and Cellular .....................................................................144
Boosting Your Signal ....................................................................................145
Finding Additional Information ..................................................................146
Chapter 8: Reattaching the Wired Tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Preparing for Travel.....................................................................................147
Delving into Dialup.......................................................................................148
Dialup Unplugged (Kind Of ) .......................................................................151
Comparing wireless dialup modems................................................151
Using the WiFlyer ...............................................................................154
Chapter 9: Sky-High Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Surfing with a Satellite: The Basics ............................................................161
How do satellite connections work? ................................................162
The limiting factors ............................................................................164
Surveying the Known Universe of Options...............................................165
Manually deployed systems..............................................................166
Auto-deployed VSAT systems ...........................................................167
Deciding which system suits you .....................................................169
Going the DIY Route.....................................................................................171
Becoming a certified installer ...........................................................171
Purchasing the pieces........................................................................173
Aiming your dish without screaming...............................................174
Getting a Self-Pointing VSAT Installed .......................................................175
Finding a dealer ..................................................................................175
Getting support...................................................................................176
Receiving TV, Too.........................................................................................177
Part IV: Securing Your Information .............................179
Chapter 10: Taking Common-Sense Steps to Security . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Identifying Security Threats .......................................................................182
Beware of Geeks Bearing Grifts ..................................................................183
Avoiding the evil twin ........................................................................183
Uncovering hidden extensions .........................................................187
Protecting against drive-by spyware ...............................................190
Understanding EULAs ........................................................................192
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