Post by Derek L on Jun 9, 2007 7:00:49 GMT -6
Find free Wi-Fi on the road
Just about anywhere you go, you'll likely be near a Wi-Fi hotspot. Internet access is especially handy on the road. You can take advantage of online maps and Yellow Pages listings for unfamiliar areas.
Some hotspots charge, while others are free. You'll need help to find the free hotspots. Fortunately, there are easy ways. Here are three:
Check Wi-Fi-FreeSpot
www.wififreespot.com/
Wi-Fi-FreeSpot is one of the largest directories of free hotspots on the Web. It can help you choose hotels and resorts with free Wi-Fi. You will also find restaurant and store chains offering free Wi-Fi. RV parks and campgrounds are listed here, too. To browse by location, simply use the list of states on the site's home page. Individual hotspots are categorized by city.
Find Wireless Networking in Libraries
wiki.webjunctionworks.org/index.php/Wireless_Networking_in_Libraries
As its name implies, Wireless Networking in Libraries is devoted to Wi-Fi in public libraries. You can browse for Wi-Fi access in nearly every state. You can even browse locations in other countries.
You might notice that the site looks a lot like Wikipedia. Wireless Networking in Libraries allows people to submit or edit sites. If you find an unlisted library offering Wi-Fi, you can add it.
Download a list at JiWire
www.jiwire.com/search-hotspot-locations.htm
Finding a hotspot is difficult if you cannot get online. That’s where this download can help. JiWire keeps an extensive list of pay and free hotspots in dozens of countries. You can search for specific types of locations, such as a campgrounds or restaurants. Put the directory on your laptop or handheld.
Just about anywhere you go, you'll likely be near a Wi-Fi hotspot. Internet access is especially handy on the road. You can take advantage of online maps and Yellow Pages listings for unfamiliar areas.
Some hotspots charge, while others are free. You'll need help to find the free hotspots. Fortunately, there are easy ways. Here are three:
Check Wi-Fi-FreeSpot
www.wififreespot.com/
Wi-Fi-FreeSpot is one of the largest directories of free hotspots on the Web. It can help you choose hotels and resorts with free Wi-Fi. You will also find restaurant and store chains offering free Wi-Fi. RV parks and campgrounds are listed here, too. To browse by location, simply use the list of states on the site's home page. Individual hotspots are categorized by city.
Find Wireless Networking in Libraries
wiki.webjunctionworks.org/index.php/Wireless_Networking_in_Libraries
As its name implies, Wireless Networking in Libraries is devoted to Wi-Fi in public libraries. You can browse for Wi-Fi access in nearly every state. You can even browse locations in other countries.
You might notice that the site looks a lot like Wikipedia. Wireless Networking in Libraries allows people to submit or edit sites. If you find an unlisted library offering Wi-Fi, you can add it.
Download a list at JiWire
www.jiwire.com/search-hotspot-locations.htm
Finding a hotspot is difficult if you cannot get online. That’s where this download can help. JiWire keeps an extensive list of pay and free hotspots in dozens of countries. You can search for specific types of locations, such as a campgrounds or restaurants. Put the directory on your laptop or handheld.