Turn Your Windows 7 laptop into an access point - for free!

Another cool feature of Win7 ... it can become a wifi access point - for free!

Whats this mean for EVDO users? It means you can use an aircard/modem in your laptop and, using the built in wifi adapter you already have ... you become a hotspot for other wifi enabled devices - no router needed. And full security.

How? Windows 7 had the capability to do this, but never offered the software in the final product.

Well, a company has stepped up and made it available.




I've been running this a couple of days now and it works great.Get the program here: http://www.connectify.me/

So hmm ... why pay $$$ for a MiFi device?  You now have the same capability with your own laptop.









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Options to Sprint SmartView ... selecting EVDO Only mode.

Current versions of Sprint SmartView do not allow you to select EVDO Only mode - which can significantly increase your signal and speed if in a covered area.

The Work-Around.

For Sierra Wireless devices you want to download the program called "Watcher". This comes directly from the manufacturer of the modem.



Using this  you can select EVDO only.




For Novatel devices you use their own connection manager, Novatel Connection Manager:



Select your modem and get the SierraWireless " Watcher" HERE  ... under the drop box " Select Carrier" scroll to the bottom of that list and select "Other"

For Novatel  go HERE ...select your device and then the Novatel Connection Manager - NOT Sprint SmartView.

Now you CAN select EVDO Only for a connection.

Note:  If you are traveling with the modem you probably want to return the setting to Automatic.  This will allow you to roam on other networks when there is no EVDO signal available.

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Welcome To EVDO-Tips

This site is devoted to finding solutions to your Mobile Broadband connection. I have hardware reviews and related tips and tweaks to increase your wireless internet experience

in reference to: EVDO Tips and Tweaks (view on Google Sidewiki)

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A feather in my cap ...

 I'm not sure how many of you are familiar with Leo Laporte  " The Tech Guy",  but he has a nationally syndicated radio show based in Los Angeles that airs Saturday and Sunday.  link

Anyway, a caller made the comment that with my help, she was able to dramatically increase her signal. Leo pulled up my website (shown on his monitor) and spoke of how it was such a refreshing and informative contribution that folks like me enable - folks like you, to get connected and increase their internet experience. This is episode 593.

I am grateful to Leo for that "spotlight" and assure all of you I will continue to support your endeavors for broadband access, "tweaking" and tips .... and do so happily.

Thank YOU

Jim_in_VA

P.S. my web traffic increased 200% after that radio show.

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