Channel 9 - Entries tagged with WiFi Microsoft http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/Dev/App_Themes/C9/images/feedimage.png Channel 9 - Entries tagged with WiFi http://channel9.msdn.com/Tags/wifi Channel 9 keeps you up to date with the latest news and behind the scenes info from Microsoft that developers love to keep up with. From LINQ to SilverLight – Watch videos and hear about all the cool technologies coming and the people behind them. http://channel9.msdn.com/Tags/wifi en Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:02:20 GMT Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:02:20 GMT Rev9 10 1 25 WeFi for Windows is All New WeFi, the Windows software that offers an easy way to locate Wi-Fi hotspots, has been updated to version 4.0. Unlike the built-in wireless networks feature in the Windows operatng system, WeFi offers several extra options, most notably something called “WeSpots.” These “WeSpots” are free and open hotspots shared by members of the WeFi community. WeFi users can find and connect to these shared hotspots for free.

The software also lets you keep a list of favorites, like the hotspots you use at home, a friend’s house, work, or your favorite coffee shop, for example.

Another new feature in WeFi 4.0 is Facebook integration. With this, you can now login via your Facebook account and see how many hotspots you’ve mapped out. All the Wi-Fi hotspots in your area can be seen by clicking the “Wi-Fi Maps” tab.

WeFi 4.0 introduces WeFi Premium, too, a subscription service that provides access to over 90,000 hotspots in the world (mostly U.S., though).

You can grab the latest version of WeFi for free from here.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/WeFi-for-Windows-is-All-New WeFi, the Windows software that offers an easy way to locate Wi-Fi hotspots, has been updated to version 4.0. Unlike the built-in wireless networks feature in the Windows operatng system, WeFi offers several extra options, most notably something called “WeSpots.” These “WeSpots” are free and open hotspots shared by members of the WeFi community. WeFi users can find and connect to these shared hotspots for free. The software also lets you keep a list of favorites, like the hotspots you use at home, a friend’s house, work, or your favorite coffee shop, for example. Another new feature in WeFi 4.0 is Facebook integration. With this, you can now login via your Facebook account and see how many hotspots you’ve mapped out. All the Wi-Fi hotspots in your area can be seen by clicking the “Wi-Fi Maps” tab. WeFi 4.0 introduces WeFi Premium, too, a subscription service that provides access to over 90,000 hotspots in the world (mostly U.S., though). You can grab the latest version of WeFi for free from here. http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/WeFi-for-Windows-is-All-New Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:08:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/WeFi-for-Windows-is-All-New Sarah Perez Sarah Perez 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/WeFi-for-Windows-is-All-New/RSS software WiFi wi-fi wireless Make Your PC a Wi-Fi Hotspot with Connectify Connectify is a cool free service which lets you transform your Windows 7 PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot just by running a little application. After downloading and running the Connectify installer, you’ll see a new icon appear in your system tray. Click the icon to set up your Wi-Fi network by entering in the network name, passphrase, and by choosing which internet connection you’re planning to share from the drop-down provided. Once that’s done, click the “hotspot on” button to start sharing your connection. That’s it! Anyone looking for your wireless network will see it in their list just as any other Wi-Fi network would appear.

There’s no additional hardware required to use this service but you will need to have a Windows 7 PC (32 or 64-bit) – older versions of Windows are not supported.

Connectify is still in beta, so all the typical disclaimers apply. However, those that have tested it so far have not reported issues. You can sign up to join the beta yourself by clicking here.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Make-Your-PC-a-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-with-Connectify Connectify is a cool free service which lets you transform your Windows 7 PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot just by running a little application. After downloading and running the Connectify installer, you’ll see a new icon appear in your system tray. Click the icon to set up your Wi-Fi network by entering in the network name, passphrase, and by choosing which internet connection you’re planning to share from the drop-down provided. Once that’s done, click the “hotspot on” button to start sharing your connection. That’s it! Anyone looking for your wireless network will see it in their list just as any other Wi-Fi network would appear. There’s no additional hardware required to use this service but you will need to have a Windows 7 PC (32 or 64-bit) – older versions of Windows are not supported. Connectify is still in beta, so all the typical disclaimers apply. However, those that have tested it so far have not reported issues. You can sign up to join the beta yourself by clicking here. http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Make-Your-PC-a-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-with-Connectify Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:35:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Make-Your-PC-a-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-with-Connectify Sarah Perez Sarah Perez 7 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Make-Your-PC-a-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-with-Connectify/RSS Windows 7 WiFi wi-fi Application Desktop Application Got a Windows Mobile Phone? Enjoy Some Free Wi-Fi Thanks to AT&T, owners of Windows Mobile devices will get to enjoy free Wi-Fi at the carrier 20,000 hotspots across the United States. Starting September 14th, customers with a qualifying data plan will be able to use their mobile phone at any of the AT&T locations shown on the map below (also available here at AT&T’s website):

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The nice thing about AT&T’s Wi-Fi is that it offers auto-authentication. That means as long as you have Wi-Fi turned on, it will automatically connect you. The service will kick off with Samsung smartphones on the 14th and then, over the coming weeks, other phones will follow including all 6.5 devices.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Got-a-Windows-Mobile-Phone-Enjoy-Some-Free-Wi-Fi Thanks to AT&T, owners of Windows Mobile devices will get to enjoy free Wi-Fi at the carrier 20,000 hotspots across the United States. Starting September 14th, customers with a qualifying data plan will be able to use their mobile phone at any of the AT&T locations shown on the map below (also available here at AT&T’s website):The nice thing about AT&T’s Wi-Fi is that it offers auto-authentication. That means as long as you have Wi-Fi turned on, it will automatically connect you. The service will kick off with Samsung smartphones on the 14th and then, over the coming weeks, other phones will follow including all 6.5 devices. http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Got-a-Windows-Mobile-Phone-Enjoy-Some-Free-Wi-Fi Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:22:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Got-a-Windows-Mobile-Phone-Enjoy-Some-Free-Wi-Fi Sarah Perez Sarah Perez 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Got-a-Windows-Mobile-Phone-Enjoy-Some-Free-Wi-Fi/RSS free Windows Mobile WiFi wi-fi AT&T Bring Your Own Wi-Fi Hotspot iBox2Go is a portable wi-fi hotspot that fits in a briefcase. Perfect for travelers who may need to share internet access anytime, anywhere, the iBox2Go is a great "internet in a box" product. The iBox2Go unit connects to the internet using a Sprint Mobile Broadband USB card with speeds up to 3.1 Mb. The connection can be shared by 10 people via the included Wi-Fi router. If it's just you, you can remove the wireless card from the iBox2Go unit and use it directly in your laptop instead. There are 3 versions of the iBox2Go: iB300 ($200) which has a 40-ft range, iB100 ($250) which has a 50-ft range, and iB500 ($350) which has a 200-ft range. You can also rent one from their website. (Via ComputerWorld) ]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Bring-Your-Own-Wi-Fi-Hotspot A new product called iBox2Go is a portable wi-fi hotspot that fits in a briefcase. Perfect for travelers who may need to share internet access anytime, anywhere, the iBox2Go is a great "internet in a box" product. The iBox2Go unit connects to the internet using a Sprint Mobile Broadband USB card with speeds up to 3.1 Mb. The connection can be shared by 10 people via the included Wi-Fi router. If it's just you, you can remove the wireless card from the iBox2Go unit and use it directly in your laptop instead. There are 3 versions of the iBox2Go: iB300 ($200) which has a 40-ft range, iB100 ($250) which has a 50-ft range, and iB500 ($350) which has a 200-ft range. You can also rent one from their website. (Via ComputerWorld) http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Bring-Your-Own-Wi-Fi-Hotspot Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:43:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Bring-Your-Own-Wi-Fi-Hotspot Sarah Perez Sarah Perez 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Bring-Your-Own-Wi-Fi-Hotspot/RSS WiFi Cellular Internet Free T-Mobile HotSpot access for Vista users Sky Surprise, which features at least 7 minutes of entertainment courtesy of Yuri and Sergey, Soviet Cosmoauts and Vista hucksters. Good luck decoding the mysteries of deep space, and remember that, in space, "No one can resist the smell of toast."
]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Free-T-Mobile-HotSpot-access-for-Vista-users There are already plenty of reasons to upgrade to Windows Vista, but if you need another, how about free WiFi access? T-Mobile and their pink planet is offering Vista users access to their HotSpot network. The details can be found at Sky Surprise, which features at least 7 minutes of entertainment courtesy of Yuri and Sergey, Soviet Cosmoauts and Vista hucksters. Good luck decoding the mysteries of deep space, and remember that, in space, "No one can resist the smell of toast." http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Free-T-Mobile-HotSpot-access-for-Vista-users Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:57:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Free-T-Mobile-HotSpot-access-for-Vista-users JD Lewin JD Lewin 2 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Free-T-Mobile-HotSpot-access-for-Vista-users/RSS Space Vista WiFi T-Mobile wireless Belkin Skype handset reviewed Belkin's wifi phone for Skype can now be found in the wild, and the first reports back are relatively good. The advantage of being able to manage our Skype existence from either the desktop or the handset outweighs the few niggles related to Belkin's hardware design. The ever-growing access to wireless networks in major metros should continue to make this sort of gadget increasingly useful. Also keep in mind that you've got eleven days left to get Skype Unlimited for 15 stones.

Read Alan Graham's review for ZDnet: Hands on With the Belkin Skype Phone.
]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Belkin-Skype-handset-reviewed Belkin's wifi phone for Skype can now be found in the wild, and the first reports back are relatively good. The advantage of being able to manage our Skype existence from either the desktop or the handset outweighs the few niggles related to Belkin's hardware design. The ever-growing access to wireless networks in major metros should continue to make this sort of gadget increasingly useful. Also keep in mind that you've got eleven days left to get Skype Unlimited for 15 stones.Read Alan Graham's review for ZDnet: Hands on With the Belkin Skype Phone. http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Belkin-Skype-handset-reviewed Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:52:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Belkin-Skype-handset-reviewed JD Lewin JD Lewin 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Belkin-Skype-handset-reviewed/RSS Hardware Mobile Skype WiFi handsets Puget Sound Transit gives wifi to the carless geeks
Two of the more popular bus lines have been outfitted with free WiFi, which certainly makes public transit a much more attractive option for those of us moving around in Seattle. Check out how Ken Watanabe and his team are making sure you have no place to hide from your email! ]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Puget-Sound-Transit-gives-wifi-to-the-carless-geeks Not many people enjoy their commute. It's probably the least enjoyable part of the daily experience, plus these days it's the least environmentally-friendly thing most of us do. Well the cats at King County Metro have taken a big step toward getting us out of our cars.Two of the more popular bus lines have been outfitted with free WiFi, which certainly makes public transit a much more attractive option for those of us moving around in Seattle. Check out how Ken Watanabe and his team are making sure you have no place to hide from your email! 912 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Puget-Sound-Transit-gives-wifi-to-the-carless-geeks Fri, 15 Sep 2006 22:43:29 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Puget-Sound-Transit-gives-wifi-to-the-carless-geeks JD Lewin JD Lewin 5 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Puget-Sound-Transit-gives-wifi-to-the-carless-geeks/RSS Mobile Seattle WiFi transit Junxion Solo Tech Journalism: from personal passion to writing for Macworld and The New York Times Glenn Fleishmann came by to share his thoughts on being a one-man journalistic force. Glenn talks about his focus on the wireless industry and the larger goal of explaining complex technology easily and making a name for himself in the process. We pried into his vault of expertise to learn more about cell phones on airplanes, testing WiFi access points, and how what you study in school rarely influences what pays the bills Wink ]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/LauraFoy/Solo-Tech-Journalism-from-personal-passion-to-writing-for-Macworld-and-The-New-York-Times Self-proclaimed ‘Unsolicited Pundit’ Glenn Fleishmann came by to share his thoughts on being a one-man journalistic force. Glenn talks about his focus on the wireless industry and the larger goal of explaining complex technology easily and making a name for himself in the process. We pried into his vault of expertise to learn more about cell phones on airplanes, testing WiFi access points, and how what you study in school rarely influences what pays the bills 753 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/LauraFoy/Solo-Tech-Journalism-from-personal-passion-to-writing-for-Macworld-and-The-New-York-Times Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/LauraFoy/Solo-Tech-Journalism-from-personal-passion-to-writing-for-Macworld-and-The-New-York-Times Laura Foy Laura Foy 8 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/LauraFoy/Solo-Tech-Journalism-from-personal-passion-to-writing-for-Macworld-and-The-New-York-Times/RSS Devices News Microsoft Studios WiFi Where 2.0 Am I? ]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Where-20-Am-I You're at the Where 2.0 conference! A gathering to discuss maps, global positioning, mobile devices, and anything else that relates to your location on the planet. We spoke with a handful of the presenters at Where 2.0, rode someone else's electric scooter, and wrapped up the evening with some thoughts from Tim O'Reilly himself. 949 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Where-20-Am-I Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:27:59 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Where-20-Am-I JD Lewin JD Lewin 5 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/jesse/Where-20-Am-I/RSS GPS software WiFi LBS Where 2.0 Today in Tech Laura and Tina dish out their latest finds from the net. ]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/LauraFoy/Today-in-Tech Laura and Tina dish out their latest finds from the net. http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/LauraFoy/Today-in-Tech Tue, 28 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/LauraFoy/Today-in-Tech Adam Kinney Adam Kinney 74 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/LauraFoy/Today-in-Tech/RSS Dell News Microsoft Studios commentary WiFi