Re: [UC] Earthlink WiFi vs DSL
I've been on Earthlink WiFi for a couple of months now. The signal is inconsistent and the signal strength is never above 4 bars. It's not as fast as DSL or cable. I can connect to any of the three access points on my list and they all seem to work equally well. There will be weeks at a time with no problems at all and then a few days in a row when I get disconnected a couple of times an hour. Also, the network doesn't show up at all in some of the interior rooms of the house even though they have windows. It's really frustrating. I joined as soon as the network showed up in my list of available networks, so I've been hoping it's because they're not done with the build-out yet. I remain hopeful but I'm still using Comcast 90% of the time. I've been able to have two computers connected at the same time which is nice but transferring files between them is glacially slow. Since I'm on disability, I'm supposed to get the service for $9.95 a month but the Wireless Philadelphia office hasn't called me back yet after several tries. In the meantime I'm paying the full $19.95. a one year contract is necessary as usual. Also, it's sort of like hotel internet access. I have to sign in with my username and password at least once a day. And that's the story so far. Frank On Jul 3, 2007, at 11:18 PM, Joe Clarke wrote: Hey Tech Heads, What do you think of Earthlink's offer to go completely wireless eliminating the need for DSL in-house Router? Another selling point would be the capability of accessing the signal anywhere in the city. This would have come in real handy with my last job, where I ended up using my laptop but had to find unsecured signals since our IT department was having problems getting us hooked up. Let me know what you think or if you know of a forum where they're discussing this topic. Thanks in Advance, Joe Clarke You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Earthlink WiFi
It sounds like you're accessing it mainly through a wireless card in your laptop, Frank. People should know that you get a wireless modem that's supposed to pull in the signal better, and they even recommend that you take the modem with you for a better signal if you move around between semi-fixed locations (the modem needs to be plugged in, and comes with a big ethernet cord to connect it to the computer). Only some sections of the city have been set up -- in West Philadelphia, mainly south of Baltimore Ave. (A map of the current service area is at http://www.earthlink.net/wifi/cities/ ) You can see the Wi-Fi antennas on top of street lights. They're a horizontal box (like a styrofoam takeout box) bolted to the bar near the light, with two white antennas sticking up. I have a line-of-sight connection to one of those, about 300 feet through the glass of my window and some trees, and the signal is still iffy sometimes. The speed is fine for me when there's a good connection (most of the time). I test occasionally through the CNet Bandwidth Meter (under Internet Access), and I find I generally get about 650 kbps, plus or minus 300 or so. It's nearly always fast enough to watch YouTube videos without hesitations. The downside is that it's not entirely reliable. You can use their dial-up whenever the Wi-Fi isn't working, and actually I haven't had to do that since I started two weeks ago, but it is frustrating not to get an instant connection when the signal has dropped. We'll find out in a few months if Earthlink is going to build out the whole network, and invest what they need to put in to make it work well. They have a brand-new CEO, Rolla Huff, who has a reputation of being able to cut projects that aren't going to make enough money, and the municipal Wi-Fi projects are on his list to be considered. In the meantime, the price is right (6.95 for 6 months, then 19.95) and in a year the modem will be paid off (free if you keep service for the year). But did I say that the signal is iffy sometimes? On Jul 4, 2007, at 4:46 AM, Frank wrote: I've been on Earthlink WiFi for a couple of months now. The signal is inconsistent and the signal strength is never above 4 bars. It's not as fast as DSL or cable. I can connect to any of the three access points on my list and they all seem to work equally well. There will be weeks at a time with no problems at all and then a few days in a row when I get disconnected a couple of times an hour. Also, the network doesn't show up at all in some of the interior rooms of the house even though they have windows. It's really frustrating. I joined as soon as the network showed up in my list of available networks, so I've been hoping it's because they're not done with the build-out yet. I remain hopeful but I'm still using Comcast 90% of the time. I've been able to have two computers connected at the same time which is nice but transferring files between them is glacially slow. Since I'm on disability, I'm supposed to get the service for $9.95 a month but the Wireless Philadelphia office hasn't called me back yet after several tries. In the meantime I'm paying the full $19.95. a one year contract is necessary as usual. Also, it's sort of like hotel internet access. I have to sign in with my username and password at least once a day. And that's the story so far. Frank On Jul 3, 2007, at 11:18 PM, Joe Clarke wrote: Hey Tech Heads, What do you think of Earthlink's offer to go completely wireless eliminating the need for DSL in-house Router? Another selling point would be the capability of accessing the signal anywhere in the city. This would have come in real handy with my last job, where I ended up using my laptop but had to find unsecured signals since our IT department was having problems getting us hooked up. Let me know what you think or if you know of a forum where they're discussing this topic. Thanks in Advance, Joe Clarke You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. -- Kirk Wattles [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Sa-ád's
Once I went to Sa'ads and they were closed for prayer. (I can't remember if there was a sign saying this, or if a passerby told me.) I believe it was a Friday afternoon. Lancaster Ave is a bit far. Margie Well, that's something they're going to have to deal with commercially. If I, as a non-Muslim customer, found I couldn't get my shawarma because the proprietor was too busy praying, I wouldn't go back there again. That hasn't happened to me at Sa'ad. If it did happen to you -- patronize the joint on Lancaster Ave. instead. Their food is okay also. -- Tony West Wilma de Soto wrote: As I said to LA, it still escapes me and even THEY don't know if the hours on the take-out menu are accurate. Ergo, it may be a Brigadoon business to me. No offense, just so I would understand, and I do. I thanked them for posting such and also I thank you. -Wilma You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Sa-ád's
In a message dated 7/3/2007 11:03:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Love Saads. I had Saad cater a meeting I had at my house. In addition to providing far more than enough food (I treated my staff the next day for lunch and had leftovers for dinner the following evening as well) -- it was a blockbuster of a meal. Of course, now I'm stuck with people wanting to meet at my house all the time ... and expecting to be fed more of the same. We did the pick-up, he doesn't have a delivery service. Al (please pass the baba ganoosh) Krigman ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [UC] Sa-ád's
True. Rana does deliver though, I believe. -- Tony West Margie Politzer wrote: Once I went to Sa'ads and they were closed for prayer. (I can't remember if there was a sign saying this, or if a passerby told me.) I believe it was a Friday afternoon. Lancaster Ave is a bit far. Margie You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Sa-ád's
I also pick up felafel sandwiches at Rami's lunch truck on 40th Street, just south of Locust St. His food is delicious and he is such a nice person. Margie It's just a half-block from a #10 trolley stop, if that helps. sue - Original Message - From: Margie Politzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: University City listserv UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 7:54 AM Subject: Re: [UC] Sa-ád's Once I went to Sa'ads and they were closed for prayer. (I can't remember if there was a sign saying this, or if a passerby told me.) I believe it was a Friday afternoon. Lancaster Ave is a bit far. Margie Well, that's something they're going to have to deal with commercially. If I, as a non-Muslim customer, found I couldn't get my shawarma because the proprietor was too busy praying, I wouldn't go back there again. That hasn't happened to me at Sa'ad. If it did happen to you -- patronize the joint on Lancaster Ave. instead. Their food is okay also. -- Tony West Wilma de Soto wrote: As I said to LA, it still escapes me and even THEY don't know if the hours on the take-out menu are accurate. Ergo, it may be a Brigadoon business to me. No offense, just so I would understand, and I do. I thanked them for posting such and also I thank you. -Wilma You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] RE: [UC] Sa-ád's
Yes, I recall the food was fantastic. I suppose it¹s just dumb luck that whenever I pass by he seems to be closed when I want to stop in and open when I cannot or don¹t have time. On 7/3/07 10:16 PM, Kyle Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Saad's been a lynch-pin of that corner for years. I recall when it used to be a Wings to Go. Imho, he's done so much to clean up that corner and build community with the neighbors and the neighboring businesses. The constant foot traffic from the Mosque to the restaurant is very welcome, as are his summer time outdoor seats all of which get people on the streets. He learns your name the first time you go in there, and by the third time he says Hello my friend! Will it be the usual for you today?! The prices are still very un-gentrified, though he's recently upscaled his interior. We're lucky to have him there. A genuinely friendly, effusive, and kind person as well as a fantastic cook. That's been my experience this last decade anyway. kc
Re: [UC] Sa-ád's
Thanks a lot. It¹s much clearer to me now. Wilma On 7/3/07 9:40 PM, missthin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Saad's is open 11-9 Monday through Thursday, 11-10 (says on the menu) Friday and Saturday. I know they're closed at 9 most nights. I've never gone after 9, so I'm not really sure if they are, in fact, open until 10 Fri/Sat. I'll have to take a look this weekend. Closed Sundays and the month of Ramadan. I'm trying to think, but for the life of me, I can't remember them being closed at any other time (for prayers). I know they're open Thanksgiving, Xmas and other holidays as long as it's not a Sunday (or Ramadan). Fridays after afternoon prayers is always mobbed. Their number is 215-222-7223 Wendy On 7/3/07, Anthony West [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, that's something they're going to have to deal with commercially. If I, as a non-Muslim customer, found I couldn't get my shawarma because the proprietor was too busy praying, I wouldn't go back there again. That hasn't happened to me at Sa'ad. If it did happen to you -- patronize the joint on Lancaster Ave. instead. Their food is okay also. -- Tony West Wilma de Soto wrote: As I said to LA, it still escapes me and even THEY don't know if the hours on the take-out menu are accurate. Ergo, it may be a Brigadoon business to me. No offense, just so I would understand, and I do. I thanked them for posting such and also I thank you. -Wilma You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html http://www.purple.com/list.html http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] RE: [UC] Sa-ád's
There is occasionally a sign on Saad's window that says closed for prayers, be back at: with the clock hands. I believe only for Friday prayers and never more than an hour. That means you can take a few minutes to buy some soap at the fragrance lab and shop for goodies at the second mile until they get back. I believe saad catered vincent and roger's holiday party a few years back, i recall seeing a wash tub filled with stuffed grape leaves and thinking Sweet Barking Cheese! How long does it take to stuff two thousand grape leaves?!
[UC] Sa'ads
I believe Sabbath is honored by tradition as follows Friday - Islamic Saturday - Jewish Sunday - Christian If so, it may increase the chances of being under staffed on any given Friday. I like much about Sa'ads. They have many refreshing salads and vegetarian options. Their chicken Schwarma (sp?) is superb. They drink options go well beyond soda, with cans of watermelon and bottles of mango juices and a variety of other unusual juices and teas. Sometimes I feel a roiling disapproval, for my gender and lack of burkha, from some of the male patrons of the restaurant, but that is water off a Duck's back, and I always feel welcomed and well greeted by the owner and staff. Best! Liz On Wed, 04 Jul 2007 07:54:50 -0400 Margie Politzer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Once I went to Sa'ads and they were closed for prayer. (I can't remember if there was a sign saying this, or if a passerby told me.) I believe it was a Friday afternoon. Lancaster Ave is a bit far. Margie Well, that's something they're going to have to deal with commercially. If I, as a non-Muslim customer, found I couldn't get my shawarma because the proprietor was too busy praying, I wouldn't go back there again. That hasn't happened to me at Sa'ad. If it did happen to you -- patronize the joint on Lancaster Ave. instead. Their food is okay also. -- Tony West Wilma de Soto wrote: As I said to LA, it still escapes me and even THEY don't know if the hours on the take-out menu are accurate. Ergo, it may be a Brigadoon business to me. No offense, just so I would understand, and I do. I thanked them for posting such and also I thank you. -Wilma You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Earthlink WiFi vs DSL
I had Earthlink's wi-fi service for a little less than a month. I ended up going back to a cable modem after repeated outages, sluggish service, and poor signal quality. I believe this was due to a couple things (my apartment is completely surrounded by trees and the service was fairly new so there were probably very few outdoor routers up sending a signal). I am sure the signal issue is something that has since improved. Unfortunately, my experience with Earthlink AFTER cancelling their service has been very poor due to their questionable billing practices. After erroneously billing me $69.95, a month after my service was cancelled, Earthlink has given me the runaround and yet to process a refund. I wish you luck, but due to my recent experience, I wouldn't recommend the switch. It's not quite worth the aggravation for the lower monthly price. -M --- Joe Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Tech Heads, What do you think of Earthlink's offer to go completely wireless eliminating the need for DSL in-house Router? Another selling point would be the capability of accessing the signal anywhere in the city. This would have come in real handy with my last job, where I ended up using my laptop but had to find unsecured signals since our IT department was having problems getting us hooked up. Let me know what you think or if you know of a forum where they're discussing this topic. Thanks in Advance, Joe Clarke You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396545469 You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Interesting Historical Article
Here below I have posted an article from Main Line Today magazine, about how the Rosa Park's movement might have inadvertently begun right here in our own backyard. Most interestingly, was that relatives of wounded black soldiers were not permitted to visit them at Satterlee and Summit Hospitals because they would not allow them access to the trolley cars. FRONTLINE: Retrospect By Mark Dixon Illustration by Nancy Harrison Mary Miles¹ Long Ride Before Rosa Parks, there was a brave woman from Chester County. Beware of unintended consequences. Do the right thing, and sometimes the result can be very wrong. Consider Mary E. Miles, an African-American woman from Chester County who, in the spring of 1866, refused to move to the ³black² seats on a Philadelphia-to-Oxford trolley. A 19th-century Rosa Parks, Miles eventually won the right to sit where she pleased. But, in the process, she spawned a legal precedent for the oppression of blacks. Little is known of Miles¹ early life. Born free in Philadelphia, she was a teacher who worked among the freedmen for years. From the late 1850s until the mid-1860s, she served in Africa as a missionary with her husband, whose name was probably James. In 1865, due to his ill health, they sailed for home. But he died in England. In 1866, Miles applied for a teaching position with the Friends Freedmen¹s Association (FFA), a Quaker group that sent teachers into the Reconstruction South to teach freed slaves. When her court case was reported the following year, the National Anti-Slavery Standard newspaper described her as ³a woman of education and refinement.² Finally hired by the FFA in 1869, she taught until 1875 in Virginia and North Carolina. While awaiting her FFA appointment, Miles taught locally and seems to have lived at Hinsonville, a rural community of free blacks that became the site of Lincoln University. Hinsonville was part of a belt of black settlements that stretched from West Philadelphia through places such as Darby, Morton and Media to Kennett Square and beyond. These settlements had existed since at least the 18th century and may explain why, when George Washington¹s slave, Hercules, escaped in 1797, he ran toward the southwest. (Hercules¹ trail was lost near Darby.) When Miles arrived home, slavery was no longer the primary civil rights issue. That was dying along with the Confederacy. Instead, practical-minded activists were demanding equal access to streetcars and trolleys, which were the only way for many black workers to reach their jobs. Blacks had always worked on the railroads. In the South, slaves had provided most of the manpower to build and operate the lines. In Pennsylvania, the first African-American was hired in 1840 by the Philadelphia Columbia Railroad to handle baggage. Many others followed, mostly working in similar support jobs as porters, passenger-car attendants, dining car chefs and waiters. Riding as a passenger was another matter. Beginning in the 1840s, blacks were segregated if they were lucky, banned if they weren¹t. Austrian engineer Franz Ritter von Gerstner, who visited the United States from 1838 to 1840, found segregation in both the South and North. On the Baltimore Susquehanna Railroad, which ran from Baltimore to York, he noted an eight-wheel baggage car with three sectionsone for luggage, one for ³latrines² and one for ³Negroes.² Blacks had few ways to resist; revision of the state constitution in 1838 had deprived them of the right to vote. Black children were even excluded temporarily from some public schools. (Robert Purvis got one such decision reversed when he refused to pay his property taxes.) Perhaps because their cars were smaller and more intimate, local trolley and streetcar operators were more likely to prohibit black passengers. Access to these lines was also more essential to daily life, however, and protests began before the Civil War. In 1864, coal merchant William Still used a support-the-troops strategy to argue that the policies harmed wounded veterans in West Philadelphia Army hospitals. ³The 1,500 wounded soldiers at the Summit and Satterlee hospitals received but few visits from their colored brethren, simply because the rules enforced on these cars would not allow decent colored people to ride,² wrote Still in 1864. ³The presence and succor of such mother, wife or sister might save a life.² IN HARRISBURG, ABOLITIONISTS LED by state Sen. Morrow B. Lowry introduced a bill in 1865 prohibiting ³any passenger railway company from excluding any race of people from its passenger cars on account of color.² The bill would pass, but not until 1867. In 1866, activist Octavius Catto launched an organized protest in which white supporters boycotted the cars oron lines that allowed blacks to ride, but only outside with the driverstood with them on exterior platforms. ³Our dear friend, Lucretia Mott, now so ill, has taken her stand beside them in that exposed position,² wrote Alfred H. Love
Re: [UC] Have You Seen This Cat?
Thanks for all replies to my previous post. FYI: Fred showed up again 2 days ago. I haven't seen him since, but at least I know he is around. The problem is that the neighbor who would like to adopt Fred can't take him in till September, when the neighbor moves to a place that allows cats. Would anyone be interested in fostering Fred till then? Thanks, Margie Hello all, Fred is a very friendly stray. He was hanging around 4600 Hazel for a few weeks, with multiple neighbors feeding him. He was neutered a week and a half ago, 3 days after which he disappeared. A neighbor had planned to adopt him. If you see a cat that fits this description, please let me know and I'll come and get him. Fred is a large, thin, mature male, brown-grey tabby with lots of white and some brown-grey spots (one on his nose). He has that brown eye-liner look and his tail is very long, thin and pointy. And of course, he shows the scar of recent neutering. He had jowls, but they are probably starting to decrease in size. Thanks, Margie You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Earthlink WiFi
And here I thought wireless meant wireless. Stupid me. Shouldn't the Earthlink representative have told me that on the phone or sent one to me? In any case, I've had wireless cards in my desktop and laptop computers for eight or so years and I'm not about to wire them now. What's the point if the signal is still inconsistent even with the modem? Also I haven't a land line phone for years either so dial-up ain't happening for me either. Frank On Jul 4, 2007, at 07:25 AM, Kirk Wattles wrote: It sounds like you're accessing it mainly through a wireless card in your laptop, Frank. People should know that you get a wireless modem that's supposed to pull in the signal better, and they even recommend that you take the modem with you for a better signal if you move around between semi-fixed locations (the modem needs to be plugged in, and comes with a big ethernet cord to connect it to the computer). Only some sections of the city have been set up -- in West Philadelphia, mainly south of Baltimore Ave. (A map of the current service area is at http://www.earthlink.net/wifi/cities/ ) You can see the Wi-Fi antennas on top of street lights. They're a horizontal box (like a styrofoam takeout box) bolted to the bar near the light, with two white antennas sticking up. I have a line- of-sight connection to one of those, about 300 feet through the glass of my window and some trees, and the signal is still iffy sometimes. The speed is fine for me when there's a good connection (most of the time). I test occasionally through the CNet Bandwidth Meter (under Internet Access), and I find I generally get about 650 kbps, plus or minus 300 or so. It's nearly always fast enough to watch YouTube videos without hesitations. The downside is that it's not entirely reliable. You can use their dial-up whenever the Wi-Fi isn't working, and actually I haven't had to do that since I started two weeks ago, but it is frustrating not to get an instant connection when the signal has dropped. We'll find out in a few months if Earthlink is going to build out the whole network, and invest what they need to put in to make it work well. They have a brand-new CEO, Rolla Huff, who has a reputation of being able to cut projects that aren't going to make enough money, and the municipal Wi-Fi projects are on his list to be considered. In the meantime, the price is right (6.95 for 6 months, then 19.95) and in a year the modem will be paid off (free if you keep service for the year). But did I say that the signal is iffy sometimes? On Jul 4, 2007, at 4:46 AM, Frank wrote: I've been on Earthlink WiFi for a couple of months now. The signal is inconsistent and the signal strength is never above 4 bars. It's not as fast as DSL or cable. I can connect to any of the three access points on my list and they all seem to work equally well. There will be weeks at a time with no problems at all and then a few days in a row when I get disconnected a couple of times an hour. Also, the network doesn't show up at all in some of the interior rooms of the house even though they have windows. It's really frustrating. I joined as soon as the network showed up in my list of available networks, so I've been hoping it's because they're not done with the build-out yet. I remain hopeful but I'm still using Comcast 90% of the time. I've been able to have two computers connected at the same time which is nice but transferring files between them is glacially slow. Since I'm on disability, I'm supposed to get the service for $9.95 a month but the Wireless Philadelphia office hasn't called me back yet after several tries. In the meantime I'm paying the full $19.95. a one year contract is necessary as usual. Also, it's sort of like hotel internet access. I have to sign in with my username and password at least once a day. And that's the story so far. Frank On Jul 3, 2007, at 11:18 PM, Joe Clarke wrote: Hey Tech Heads, What do you think of Earthlink's offer to go completely wireless eliminating the need for DSL in-house Router? Another selling point would be the capability of accessing the signal anywhere in the city. This would have come in real handy with my last job, where I ended up using my laptop but had to find unsecured signals since our IT department was having problems getting us hooked up. Let me know what you think or if you know of a forum where they're discussing this topic. Thanks in Advance, Joe Clarke You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. -- Kirk Wattles [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are receiving this because you are
[UC] quarts of paint
Hello- I have a dozen or so quarts of latex paint that I do not need. Mainly greens, red, beiges, yellows, grays. Most are full. If you are interested, please reply off-list you can pick them up outside my house. If there are no takers, I know I have other options!! Thanks, Susan Z.
Re: [UC] Earthlink WiFi vs DSL
Two computers set to Earthlink WiFi. Frank On Jul 4, 2007, at 08:52 AM, Doc Baldy wrote: I've been able to have two computers connected at the same time Do you mean two computers connected to Earthlink or one computer connected to Comcast and one to Earhtlink? It's pretty easy and relatively free to connect two computers to Comcast, even using a mix of wired and wireless. Happy 4th, Stephen On 7/4/07, Frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been on Earthlink WiFi for a couple of months now. The signal is inconsistent and the signal strength is never above 4 bars. It's not as fast as DSL or cable. I can connect to any of the three access points on my list and they all seem to work equally well. There will be weeks at a time with no problems at all and then a few days in a row when I get disconnected a couple of times an hour. Also, the network doesn't show up at all in some of the interior rooms of the house even though they have windows. It's really frustrating. I joined as soon as the network showed up in my list of available networks, so I've been hoping it's because they're not done with the build-out yet. I remain hopeful but I'm still using Comcast 90% of the time. I've been able to have two computers connected at the same time which is nice but transferring files between them is glacially slow. Since I'm on disability, I'm supposed to get the service for $9.95 a month but the Wireless Philadelphia office hasn't called me back yet after several tries. In the meantime I'm paying the full $19.95. a one year contract is necessary as usual. Also, it's sort of like hotel internet access. I have to sign in with my username and password at least once a day. And that's the story so far. Frank On Jul 3, 2007, at 11:18 PM, Joe Clarke wrote: Hey Tech Heads, What do you think of Earthlink's offer to go completely wireless eliminating the need for DSL in-house Router? Another selling point would be the capability of accessing the signal anywhere in the city. This would have come in real handy with my last job, where I ended up using my laptop but had to find unsecured signals since our IT department was having problems getting us hooked up. Let me know what you think or if you know of a forum where they're discussing this topic. Thanks in Advance, Joe Clarke You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. -- -- University City Yoga http://www.ucyoga.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
