Looking to go wireless?
Looking to go wireless?
If you're any bit like me, then you are always on the move. Whether it is traveling for work or pleasure I feel like I am never in one place for very long. (Even my days at work are full of meetings, conference calls and other "appointments"). However, being a "child of the new world of technology" (child not meaning young, but rather a product of…) I have to be connected & more importantly, I need to be connected 24/7. Some of my more "outdoorsy" friends may laugh at me, but that's ok. I am always in the know and I prefer it to be that way. So, to all of you who share my pains/ frustrations of being on the move but needing to be in the know, here is how I have gone "wireless."
- You have to have a wireless router, such as a D-LINK DI-634M Wireless 108G MIMO Router
, because even when I am “at home” I am never sitting still. I'm checking email while cooking dinner, responding to emails while relaxing on the couch and surfing the net from my back patio. With this router, in particular, accessing my connection at home is effortless, which is exactly how I want it to be.
- Absolute must have is a PDA. I personally have a BlackBerry 7290 through T-Mobile that gets great service wherever I go, has a qwerty keyboard that I find easy to use, and it is my number one line of defense when it comes to staying connected when I am not at home or at my desk. I can send and receive unlimited amounts of data, easily access almost any webpage, and always be on top of my email queue (that tends to get a bit lengthy). Oh yea, I can also talk on the phone too. Everything I need all wrapped into one!
If you want a PDA but would like it to "look" more like a cell phone then another option is the T-Mobile SDA. This one phone comes with Windows Mobile 5.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and is quad band. Basically, all that means it is has everything you need to go wherever you want. While it doesn't have a fully keyboard (which is what I like about my BlackBerry) it is definitely a good fit for people who are "size" conscious.
- The next “must have” for me is the Plantronics Bluetooth Headset Discovery 640E
. I know, I feel a little silly wearing it sometimes (like I’m robo-girl) but it really does make life easier to have the hands free headset. And while I refuse to use it walking down the street (because I like to follow cell phone etiquette and not everyone wants to hear my conversations with my sister about my nephew's latest achievement…) it is great to use in my car, at home, or on conference calls. So I can be driving, emailing, writing, while on the phone. You never know I might be using it right now. This little device should be on the top of the list for every multi-tasker trying to go wireless.
- The next challenge I used to face was printing from my wireless laptop at home. I loved being able to take my laptop anywhere in my house, but the minute I went to print, I had to email the document to myself, go to my desktop and then print out my directions or recipe or whatever else it was. Well, I have to say, from the minute I started working here at Pure, the printer sharing feature has *always* been my favorite. With Network Magic I don’t have to do anything other than find the “shared” printer when I go to print and poof my pictures & files are coming out of my HP Deskjet F380 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, Copier
So those are my recommendations for living the "wireless" lifestyle, please feel free to share with us any other "wireless gadgets" that fit into your wireless lifestyle.
Comments
i have instaled my router 'belkin 54g' but the wireless light isnt flashing.. how to i get this to be on?
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Hi Tom,
I suggest you refer to your router's user guide to try to troubleshoot that or give Belkin a call. If they aren't of help you can contact our support at http://www.networkmagic.com/support/ (Ask Support a Question link).
--Mark
Posted by: tom | September 4, 2007 08:23 AM
Getting my new Netgear to connect to the internet was a chore, but how do I get my computer to recognize the wireless signal from the router? The wireless light is on, but the computer says there is no wireless connection available. Help!!
Posted by: Jim | December 15, 2006 06:57 PM
i can't access my net2go, i losse my passworld.. How i reset?
best
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Our customer support team can get you going again. Give them a call.
Jeff Erwin
Posted by: Lúcio Raniere | October 15, 2006 03:45 PM
>> "Is there a way to communicate directly between computers on the network without going through the internet?"
This is one of the fundamental features of Network Magic. It allows you to share files and printers on your home network directly computer->computer without needing to use the internet connection.
This way your shared files stay private and protected inside your home vs. stored on a big file server in a data center somewhere.
- Brett
Posted by: Brett Marl | October 4, 2006 09:50 AM
Posted by: lucie rodriguez | September 22, 2006 11:27 AM
Is there a way to communicate directly between computers on the network without going through the internet?
I too am interested in doing this, but I see no response. Any ideas?
Posted by: Murray Snelgrove | October 3, 2006 05:36 PM
I have a wireless connection and love it. My son-in-law picked up a lap top yesterday and is up on my connection from down stairs. Can he monitor my activity from his computer? I do personal banking and such. Thanks.
Posted by: scott | October 2, 2006 08:33 AM
Lucie,
One suggestion is to check what is in between your router and your computer. Things like concrete walls and fish tanks even can interfere with your wireless connections. If you think the path between your two devices is clear, then another idea is to upgrade your router. Many of the new routers out these days have extended ranges for their wireless and it seems to help me out a ton.
Thanks!
Libby
Posted by: libby | September 27, 2006 09:49 AM
Kyle,
For more information about what Network Magic does check out our product tour, http://www.networkmagic.com/product/tour/ , that we give you a step by step explanation of everything our product can do to help you out!
Libby
Posted by: Libby | September 27, 2006 09:47 AM
WIRELESS NETWORKING BETWEEN PCs AND MACs
Network Magic was included in the purchase of my router. after making two calls to TRENDnet (router company), one to Bell Sympatico and one to AppleCare, my laptop's now wireless and sharing the internet service with my eMac.
i had to find out by AppleCare how to make sure my eMac was on the same network as my laptop because the folks at TRENDnet/Network Magic Tech Support didn't know anything about Macs.
it would be helpful if Network Magic were cross-platform compatible.
thanks for listening.
Posted by: steph | September 25, 2006 09:02 PM
I recently bought a Trendnet 54Mbps 802.11g wireless Firewall router that came with a 30 day trial of network magic smart home networking. The 30 days are coming to an end and it now is asking me to enter my 25 character network licence key, im not really sure what network magic does and if it is needed for the router to be functional. If you could explain to me exactly what network magic does and if it is necessary for access from my home computer to my laptop it would be greatly appreciated. if you could send me an email with these answers i would appreciate it.
Posted by: Kyla Bond | September 24, 2006 08:32 AM
Is there a way to communicate directly between computers on the network without going through the internet?
Posted by: Peter Friedkin | September 23, 2006 09:09 AM
how can i use my wireless connection without having to go outside. i constantly lose the signal when i have to go back inside the house. will appreciate any help you can provide with this.
thanks
Posted by: lucie rodriguez | September 22, 2006 11:27 AM
I can not set up a security code for my wireless router. I want to know if you can set a security code so that it allows you use your laptop to connect to it. Thanks
Posted by: Tata Aboni | September 18, 2006 08:20 AM
Is it too late to get the Back to School Special? I was away and it no longer apppears to be offered
Posted by: kewl1 | September 16, 2006 03:35 PM