Q. Hey guys
I need to know what is the best(cheapest) place to get internet to phone calling???? please help. 10 points to the one that I use
I need to know what is the best(cheapest) place to get internet to phone calling???? please help. 10 points to the one that I use
A. The cheapest PC-to-Phone calling is.... free.
However, free usually has strings attached. But the exception is services that offer free just to get you to try their service, usually for limited trial periods.
Other services that offer free are often in Beta development phase and offer free calling as an incentive to acquire a user base. But free doesn't usually last forever.
Examples of free PC-to-Phone sources:
MediaRingTalk -
offers free 10 minute calls to USA, Canada, Australia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, UK, Singapore. Call back as many times as you like after each 10 minute cutoff.
EarthCaller -
Completely free calls to anywhere in USA/Canada from your web browser. No catches. It is in beta dev cycle and is free as long as it is in beta dev phase.... enjoy while it lasts.
As far as cheap phone calling, I use CallCentric with their free downloadable softphone. Calls to USA/Canada/UK and many other areas of Europe and Asia are only 1.98 cent/min.
But, I can also use them with my user configurable ATA from Linksys. With the PAP2T-NA or SPA2102 ATA phone adapters, I can make calls without a PC at the same 1.98 cent/min rate.
However, free usually has strings attached. But the exception is services that offer free just to get you to try their service, usually for limited trial periods.
Other services that offer free are often in Beta development phase and offer free calling as an incentive to acquire a user base. But free doesn't usually last forever.
Examples of free PC-to-Phone sources:
MediaRingTalk -
offers free 10 minute calls to USA, Canada, Australia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, UK, Singapore. Call back as many times as you like after each 10 minute cutoff.
EarthCaller -
Completely free calls to anywhere in USA/Canada from your web browser. No catches. It is in beta dev cycle and is free as long as it is in beta dev phase.... enjoy while it lasts.
As far as cheap phone calling, I use CallCentric with their free downloadable softphone. Calls to USA/Canada/UK and many other areas of Europe and Asia are only 1.98 cent/min.
But, I can also use them with my user configurable ATA from Linksys. With the PAP2T-NA or SPA2102 ATA phone adapters, I can make calls without a PC at the same 1.98 cent/min rate.
Is it possible for me to turn a free wifi connection into a "hard wired" connection?
Q. There are many businesses/coffee shops/restaurants near my home that offer free wifi. I can receive these signals on my laptop at home and they work fine. I have a desktop pc that is not wireless (and I cant make it wireless...long story) and I would like to be able to go online with it also. Is there a way to "capture" that wifi signal (with a router or access point, etc) and get the connection "hard wired" to my desktop pc?
Thanks to both of you for your answers. FYI...I am a customer of the nearby coffee shop (3-4 cups a day minimum=$8.00+) and the manager knows I am picking up their signal at home. She has no problem with it.
Thanks to both of you for your answers. FYI...I am a customer of the nearby coffee shop (3-4 cups a day minimum=$8.00+) and the manager knows I am picking up their signal at home. She has no problem with it.
A. Well, as long as you know one thing on the front end. You are violating a few laws and can be arrested for the practice! Just do a quick search for WIFI THEFT. Several have been arrested for just sitting and using available wifi - so you will be commiting a criminal act. (The reason, these places are providing free wifi for CUSTOMERS not for the neighborhood!) In the US, Canada, UK, AU, Singapore, and most other locations there are laws against illegally accessing a network, to connect to wireless you have to access a network.
To avoid all that, go ask one of the businesses if you can connect. If they give you permission, then you don't have an issue and can proceed with what follows.
Go get a Wireless Bridge. These devices are easy to setup and easy to install. They receive the wireless signal and send it to your computer over ethernet! Just what you need. Most have antennas that can be changed if you need more directional antennas etc.
Linksys - WET54G, Dlink - DWLG810, Netgear, nearly everyone has them you just don't hear much about them. Here are some samples
http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DWL-G810-Ethernet-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B0000CEPCH
http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-WET54G-Wireless-G-Ethernet-Bridge/dp/B00008WMBT/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_0
Some Access Points AP's can also be put into BRIDGE mode which makes them work as wireless bridges as well. Just check the FIRMWARE to be sure they work as bridges.
There are even OUTDOOR units for these uses as well. Better signal reception that way. Like these
http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=376
or even these
http://www.moonblinkwifi.com/cat-powerstation.cfm
(can be used for miles with line of site)
Add one, set it up to your nearest, clean signal and your connected. BUT GET PERMISSION - yes it can be tracked and so can what you send through the system (like usernames, passwords, email addresses, etc)
To avoid all that, go ask one of the businesses if you can connect. If they give you permission, then you don't have an issue and can proceed with what follows.
Go get a Wireless Bridge. These devices are easy to setup and easy to install. They receive the wireless signal and send it to your computer over ethernet! Just what you need. Most have antennas that can be changed if you need more directional antennas etc.
Linksys - WET54G, Dlink - DWLG810, Netgear, nearly everyone has them you just don't hear much about them. Here are some samples
http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DWL-G810-Ethernet-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B0000CEPCH
http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-WET54G-Wireless-G-Ethernet-Bridge/dp/B00008WMBT/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_0
Some Access Points AP's can also be put into BRIDGE mode which makes them work as wireless bridges as well. Just check the FIRMWARE to be sure they work as bridges.
There are even OUTDOOR units for these uses as well. Better signal reception that way. Like these
http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=376
or even these
http://www.moonblinkwifi.com/cat-powerstation.cfm
(can be used for miles with line of site)
Add one, set it up to your nearest, clean signal and your connected. BUT GET PERMISSION - yes it can be tracked and so can what you send through the system (like usernames, passwords, email addresses, etc)
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