Comments on: Rise of the MiFi http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:02:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Michael Murray http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-53263 Michael Murray Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:48:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-53263 I bought one of the HUAWEI's that only does 3 WiFi connections and runs on Virgin in Australia. Outstanding for holiday use by the family. Michael I bought one of the HUAWEI’s that only does 3 WiFi connections and runs on Virgin in Australia. Outstanding for holiday use by the family.

Michael

]]> By: Scott http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41416 Scott Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:28:30 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41416 Hmm, the code didn't show up. Just google jkkmobile and mifi and the follow the instructions. Hmm, the code didn’t show up. Just google jkkmobile and mifi and the follow the instructions.

]]> By: Scott http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41415 Scott Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:26:28 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41415 Charlie, you can get the mifi to charge over normal usb cables. 1. go to your mifi config page, then settings, config 2. download a backup of your config 3. edit it with a text editor. change the line that says 0 to 1 4. save it, and reupload it to your mifi Charlie, you can get the mifi to charge over normal usb cables.

1. go to your mifi config page, then settings, config

2. download a backup of your config

3. edit it with a text editor. change the line that says
0 to
1

4. save it, and reupload it to your mifi

]]> By: Andrew http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41254 Andrew Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:09:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41254 Charlie, That's really REALLY great to know. The only issue I have with my Sprint Mifi is that when it's plugged in via USB to my Macbook, the wifi doesn't work (by design). Having the ability to cut off the data pins will stop this from happening. Charlie,
That’s really REALLY great to know. The only issue I have with my Sprint Mifi is that when it’s plugged in via USB to my Macbook, the wifi doesn’t work (by design). Having the ability to cut off the data pins will stop this from happening.

]]> By: Charlie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41227 Charlie Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:54:47 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41227 I've had mine for about a month; absolutely love it. The only complain is that it's very particular with charging cables if you want to charge it through USB. Basically, works very well with non-data/power-only cables. Data/power combo cables don't work as well. Boxwave has a retractable USB sync/charge cable for Palm Pre with 2 tips -- one data/power, one power-only -- seems to be the best solution so far. I’ve had mine for about a month; absolutely love it. The only complain is that it’s very particular with charging cables if you want to charge it through USB. Basically, works very well with non-data/power-only cables. Data/power combo cables don’t work as well. Boxwave has a retractable USB sync/charge cable for Palm Pre with 2 tips — one data/power, one power-only — seems to be the best solution so far.

]]> By: Charlie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41226 Charlie Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:52:26 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41226 Sprint's version has GPS (although not very useful since it requires the use of Sprint's directory interface). Also, Sprint's version requires no software installation to activate (it uses the standard Web browser interface like many AP); I read Verizon's needs installation for initial activation. Sprint’s version has GPS (although not very useful since it requires the use of Sprint’s directory interface). Also, Sprint’s version requires no software installation to activate (it uses the standard Web browser interface like many AP); I read Verizon’s needs installation for initial activation.

]]> By: dave http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41214 dave Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:47:49 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41214 I've got a MiFi too, and find it's the perfect companion to my Touch ( I have no desire to own an iPhone). My wife sewed a little bright fabric pouch for it and I place it in my shirt pocket. I've got internet everywhere I go. Awesome--it works flawlessly and unlike some who claim it gets hot, mine just gets warm. The monthly fee is pricey, but oh well, I can afford it. I’ve got a MiFi too, and find it’s the perfect companion to my Touch ( I have no desire to own an iPhone). My wife sewed a little bright fabric pouch for it and I place it in my shirt pocket. I’ve got internet everywhere I go. Awesome–it works flawlessly and unlike some who claim it gets hot, mine just gets warm. The monthly fee is pricey, but oh well, I can afford it.

]]> By: Fuchikoma-X http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41208 Fuchikoma-X Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:18:57 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41208 oh yeah i forgot to mention that PDSNet doubles as a router if you enable that mode. meaning that connections are unlimited from target machines within range. now you're playing with "powah"! forgive my previous typos! coconut rum made me do it! oh yeah i forgot to mention that PDSNet doubles as a router if you enable that mode. meaning that connections are unlimited from target machines within range. now you’re playing with “powah”!

forgive my previous typos! coconut rum made me do it!

]]> By: Fuchikoma-X http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41207 Fuchikoma-X Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:15:12 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41207 Here is a novel idea: 1- 3G or 3GS iPHONE 2-hack with bigboss phonetools +winpwnz or pineapple 3-grab PDAnet via JUNEFabrics 4- badda bing badda boom: PC+umbilical cord = win sauce. .... you don't need to pay for a data line if you already own it. it's just milking of the sheep consumer. plus that ATT uses a soft cap on their 5GB data line that 3G networks are already use, its a no brainer to to use you allocated resource to its full potential Here is a novel idea:
1- 3G or 3GS iPHONE
2-hack with bigboss phonetools +winpwnz or pineapple
3-grab PDAnet via JUNEFabrics
4- badda bing badda boom: PC+umbilical cord = win sauce.
…. you don’t need to pay for a data line if you already own it. it’s just milking of the sheep consumer. plus that ATT uses a soft cap on their 5GB data line that 3G networks are already use, its a no brainer to to use you allocated resource to its full potential

]]> By: Jackie Cheng http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41204 Jackie Cheng Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:33:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41204 I personally use the Cradlepoint CTR500 3G Router in our mobile studio. Works great. It has USB port for the usb 3G adapters and a express card slot for those types of 3G cards. Supports Verizon, AT&T, and T-mobile. I personally use the Cradlepoint CTR500 3G Router in our mobile studio. Works great. It has USB port for the usb 3G adapters and a express card slot for those types of 3G cards. Supports Verizon, AT&T, and T-mobile.

]]> By: Tyler Onbekend http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41197 Tyler Onbekend Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:06:12 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41197 Too bad the data plans offered by mobile providers are a joke. Too bad the data plans offered by mobile providers are a joke.

]]> By: Andrew http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41191 Andrew Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:50:22 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41191 I used this ALL WEEKEND when traveling (14 hours in the car) and had an excellent connection the whole way - we have the Sprint version. Here's another interesting thought, folks: When connected to this access point, the iPhone has no idea it's on 3G. While in rural Colorado, I went through an AT&T 100% dead zone. While in that dead zone, I was getting FULL EVDO through Sprint! I made several calls using Skype for the iPhone through my Mifi. :) THAT is full of awesome. I used this ALL WEEKEND when traveling (14 hours in the car) and had an excellent connection the whole way – we have the Sprint version. Here’s another interesting thought, folks: When connected to this access point, the iPhone has no idea it’s on 3G. While in rural Colorado, I went through an AT&T 100% dead zone. While in that dead zone, I was getting FULL EVDO through Sprint!
I made several calls using Skype for the iPhone through my Mifi. :)

THAT is full of awesome.

]]> By: Andy Chen http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41188 Andy Chen Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:49:07 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41188 Oh!!! I just remembered ONE MORE thing! (Yes I'm gushing): If you're in a fringe reception area, now you can pop this little gem further away (maybe near a window?) where cell coverage is better. Connect via Wifi from across the room, and presto. From the browser setup window, you can tell how many "bars" you have. Oh!!! I just remembered ONE MORE thing! (Yes I’m gushing):

If you’re in a fringe reception area, now you can pop this little gem further away (maybe near a window?) where cell coverage is better. Connect via Wifi from across the room, and presto.

From the browser setup window, you can tell how many “bars” you have.

]]> By: Andy Chen http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41187 Andy Chen Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:47:21 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41187 I have the related, smaller USB dongle (model 760) and the experience is about the same. Of course, the advantage being that if you don't feel like plugging it into a USB port and you've got WiFi, you're good to go. I have the related, smaller USB dongle (model 760) and the experience is about the same.

Of course, the advantage being that if you don’t feel like plugging it into a USB port and you’ve got WiFi, you’re good to go.

]]> By: Andy Chen http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41186 Andy Chen Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:46:07 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41186 Oh one more thing: It's small. Imagine an Altoids tin. Now remove the lid. The lid is the same size as the MiFi. Oh one more thing: It’s small. Imagine an Altoids tin. Now remove the lid. The lid is the same size as the MiFi.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41185 Julie Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:45:04 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41185 I wonder how this device compares to the USB727 that I reviewed awhile back? http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/05/verizon_wireless_usb727_modem_review/ I wonder how this device compares to the USB727 that I reviewed awhile back?

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/05/verizon_wireless_usb727_modem_review/

]]> By: Andy Chen http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/18/rise-of-the-mifi/comment-page-1/#comment-41184 Andy Chen Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:44:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=20039#comment-41184 I have one. I love it. Also works with the iPod Touch. I can have my MiFi tucked in one pocket, and poke around the web on the Touch. Handy for those of us without iPhones, or when the little browser on your cell phone just doesn't cut it. I also like the fact that the setup utilities are built-in. Plug it in your Mac/PC and follow the directions. No more CD's to lose! I have one. I love it.

Also works with the iPod Touch. I can have my MiFi tucked in one pocket, and poke around the web on the Touch. Handy for those of us without iPhones, or when the little browser on your cell phone just doesn’t cut it.

I also like the fact that the setup utilities are built-in. Plug it in your Mac/PC and follow the directions. No more CD’s to lose!

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