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@da wanqsta: That's beautiful. I'd definitely part with the money. Seems like O2 are the best when it comes to killer PAYG deals.
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Posted: 2005-12-26 08:21:00
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Guys, my buddy in Singapore has just hooked his pc up with wireless, got his router set up, etc. His question is this- how accessible is his network to others, given the fact that he lives in an apartment complex, and is there any way of securing things? Any input would be appreciated.
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Posted: 2005-12-26 08:59:14
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@ Kryptik,
I can't say I'm a fundi regarding all things broadband and router,thus can only speak of my (limited) own experiences,even though I have these items myself.
The router should have a range of close to 100m,but with all the factors like large amount of partitions and apartment walls etc.,this is bound to reduce the radius somewhat.
Also,anyone trying to access the broadband internet would surely need to know all the proxy settings for both the specific router and ISP broadband details,apart from having the obvious USB receiver.
Lastly, some routers,like our Netgear one, have an integrated double firewall as well.
Sorry if this info doesn't help much,but maybe you can pick the brains of some local tech-heads/broadband boffins at
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/
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Posted: 2005-12-26 14:43:18
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Yep those guys over at MyBroadband/MyADSL are experts when it comes to wi-fi and all things related.
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Posted: 2005-12-26 19:47:00
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Thanx for the info, Wanqsta, duly passed it along, problem now sorted. That site's pretty nifty too :-)
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Posted: 2005-12-27 06:46:25
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Was travelling through the Karoo all of last night and this morning and have to say that Vodacom's GPRS coverage is still top notch- except for a small patch outside De Doorns/Worcester/Hex River Valley where the signal went bust.
It certainly feels good being back in the Mother City.
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Posted: 2005-12-27 10:30:45
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Meanwhile, it's just started bloody snowing here!
Damn,the weather report was actually right.....nearly a white Christmas.
@ Kryptik,
No problem, glad I could be of some help.
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Posted: 2005-12-27 10:53:07
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Now it's really icey as this lot is clearing up and starting to thaw out...taken half an hour ago,out the front door.
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BTW,that last wicket stand by Australia,for over 100 runs,was so frustrating to watch...hopefully the Proteas can bat out the full day tomorrow.
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Posted: 2005-12-27 11:50:21
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@da wanqsta: Judging by the 7-series Beemer in the background can we take it that you live in a larney neighbourhood?
I didn't get time to watch the cricket but South Africa are doing ok...it's cricket afterall.
I've got faith that they can endure the onslaught from Warne & Co and put up a 150+ run advantage...Australia's middle order still messed up at a crucial time.
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Posted: 2005-12-27 14:01:32
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@ brix,
Without trying to sound too biased,the suburb is one of the nicest in east London,with a few nice parks closeby and other decent local amenities; not your average row-upon-row of Victorian terraced houses.
I wouldn't say it's an overly affluent area, but cars,including more luxury saloons, are generally much more affordable to the average middle class worker than back home.
The great big search for our own abode begins in earnest from tomorrow,when the estate agents re-open.
We plan to establish Wanqa's World in neighbouring Essex's Grays/ Chafford Hundred area, which is quite picturesque and far less urbanised, yet still easy enough to commute into London.
We get a decent grant from the Local Authority as we fall into the Key Worker Living scheme, but it's still gonna be massive moola for a really nice place in a really nice area.
Location,location,location...that's the motto of estate agents all around the world, it seems.
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Posted: 2005-12-27 15:35:19
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