Archive for August, 2008

Vopium now brings an improved version of Vopium WiFi for Nokia Symbian phones. This new version is faster and better that allows people to make free or low cost international calls to their friends and relatives abroad.

Whenever you are connected to WiFi, you can call other Vopium WiFi users for free and avoid paying roaming charges - anywhere in the world. In places where you’re not connected with WiFi, you can make calls through 3G. On choosing ‘WiFi/WLAN + 3G’ in your Vopium WiFi settings, your phone will automatically connect to WiFi when available and if WiFi is not connected, it will connect via 3G.

How Vopium makes it possible?

The intelligent software of Vopium automatically detects whether you’re connected to WiFi or which country you’re in and whether you’re calling a fixed or a mobile phone number. It even detects which of your friends are online, enabling you to call other Vopium WiFi users for free. In a situation when your friends are off-line, Vopium routes your international call as a local call providing you with low priced calling options.

2 easy ways to get Vopium WiFi



If you already have Vopium: Log-in to vopium.com and click the Get WiFi button

If you don’t have Vopium, simply register here or SMS ‘get’ to +447781480717 (or if you’re in Scandinavia, choose a local number here)



Note: Vopium also recommends that if you have a flat rate data package with your operator and when you’re in your own country (where your SIM is registered), only then call via 3G.*



By: Safia

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daasguy99 asked:

Set up Wlan on secured network

CSPAN asked:

James Baller, founder of the US Broadband coalition, discusses efforts to lobby Congress and the Administration of President-elect Barack Obama for a National Broadband Strategy. Anne Veigel of Communications Daily, is co-host. Program from Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.

Laylah S asked:


Ok, so for now I have dial up, but before I could surf off other people’s wireless networks around my area. Now for some reason, the WLAN icon says it is disabled for some reason & I never touched it. I do have a wireless card in my laptop. Can someone please tell me how to fix this? Thank you.
Thanks, but all it says in the manual is this: Device Manager detects the device, but the device radio is turned off at startup and cannot be turned on by any other method. You must enable the device in Computer Setup before you can turn it on by another method. Accessing Computer Setup
Either turn on the computer or restart the computer while running Windows.

While the “Press to enter setup” prompt is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.
I have tried this many times, it still will not work.

Tahini Raving Weirdo asked:


I have a laptop, which I take to work, and a big old workstation.
So far, I’ve been using the laptop for the internet and the workstation for my CAD and photo stuff, storing big files.

Could I connect both to the internet with the same cable and run them at the same time?
It’s a broadband connection.

Thanks for your help.

byrdsnestlb@prodigy.net asked:


I recently bought a new computer. Tried to download DSL software. It will only go so far then stops responding. What steps do I take to complete the download?

WiFi technology is one of the hottest and fastest spreading worldwide technologies that more businesses and individuals are setting up WiFi hotspots. WiFi, or Wireless Fidelity is all about high speed wireless internet access technology standard that was developed in 1997 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Wireless Fidelity is a globally used wireless networking technology that uses the 802.11 standard. A WiFi phone is a wireless device that gives you the dual profit of wireless connectivity. WiFi phones can be used to make calls, send text message, receive voicemail and to some extent even access the internet and the WiFi phone is capable of retrieving data better than others. As wireless mobile phones are becoming widespread, it enables you to chat with your family, friends and work associates anywhere in the world at much cheaper rates than a regular telephone allows. In short, you can use your WiFi Mobile Phones from home, hotels, offices, airports, internet cafes, business districts or just about anywhere there is a WiFi network established. WiFi Phones are so much popular amongst peoples that metropolitan areas and commercial outlets are deploying free or low cost WiFi hotspots, so you have many places where you can use your WiFi phone to make and receive calls. The mainly WiFi phone models like HTC Touch, nokia n95 8gb and more available in the market have built in features like echo cancellation, lost packet recovery and packet delay compensation. WiFi provides its users excellent voice quality. The WiFi Mobile phones looks like the next big thing in the telecom revolution.



By: carlodanie

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When the first Internet services came out, getting connected meant hooking up the phone line to a slow modem and dialing up to the Internet service provider. While this dial up connection certainly provided the Internet, the connection was slow, and the user was at the mercy of the quality of the phone company.

In addition, perhaps the biggest downside to the dial up approach was the fact that the phone would be tied up for hours, meaning that no other calls could get through. Internet users were forced to endure these busy signals or to take the expensive step of buying a second telephone line.

Fortunately, in today’s Internet world there is a better way. DSL, or digital subscriber line, is a faster alternative to traditional dial up, running at speeds that are far, far in excess of traditional dial up. In addition, installing a DSL system means you can talk on the phone and surf the web at the same time, freeing the phone line for those important calls you may have been missing with dial up.

The prices of DSL connections are coming down as well. While the first DSL connection options were somewhat limited and somewhat expensive, the high level of competition, coupled with the high level of interest on the part of consumers, has led prices for DSL to fall, making a fast Internet connection an affordable choice for more people than ever before.

Those who thing DSL is the right choice should be sure to research the DSL options they have available. There are a number of national companies that provide DSL service, and they can be a good place to start. In addition, there are a number of local companies that can provide quality, local DSL service at good prices. It is a good idea to explore all the options, and to speak to those users who already have DSL service. As with any other product, it is important to shop around for the best deal on DSL Internet service.

Of course, DSL is not the only high speed Internet alternative available. In many areas of the country, the cable companies have also gotten in on the lucrative world of Internet connectivity, and these cable connections can be a good alternative as well. All means of connecting to the Internet, be it dial up, DSL, cable or satellite service, has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is up to every computer user to do the research and determine which connection is the right choice.



By: Mike Freemen

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Before a business or homeowner considers purchasing a DSL service, they must understand what DSL (digital subscriber line ) can offer them as well as its advantages and disadvantages.

In todays world there are a variety of ways to connect to the Internet. These include using a modem, a local-area network connection in your office, a cable modem or a DSL connection. DSL offers a high-speed connection while using the same wires as a phone line. DSL speeds are available in a range from 144 Kbps to 1.5Mbps. This is 2.5 to 25 times faster than a standard 56Kbps dial-up modem. DSL is useful for sending bandwidth-intensive applications like streaming audio/video, video conferencing, telephone calling, application programs, online games and other high-bandwidth services.

The following are some advantages of DSL service:

You are always online and can still use the phone line for regular calls Your Internet speed is much faster than a regular modem (1.5 Mbps vs. 56 Kbps) Most DSL installations don’t require new wiring, so it uses your existing phone line

Phone/Internet Simultaneously Up to 25x Times Faster Than Dial-up Modem Cost Effective No Busy Signals No Dropped Connections Faster Downloads Faster Games Multiple Computers on Single DSL Line Dedicated Connection & Speed

One thing to remember when signing up for DSL, the modem is usually supplied by the DSL provider as part of the installation.

The following are some disadvantages of DSL:

Your DSL connection works faster if you live closer to the provider’s central office Data being received is faster than data being sent over the Internet DSL availability is limited to certain cities, not everyone can get this service

It’s important for a business to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of using a DSL connection. Having adequate bandwidth can be key to a business’s success and vital to a homeowner working out of the home. Both types of consumers can’t afford downtime due to a sub-par internet connection. DSL can be just the internet service they are needing, or it could be that they need more bandwidth to satisfy their needs.



By: Laura Rucker

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MSchaeufele asked:

Siemens Gigaset SL75 WLAN let customers enjoy internet phoning from home and private WLAN or open hotspots.