does the media link device only work if you have it receiving a wi fi signal from a home or buisiness internet? Can it work from its own internet from the cell phone service provider? I am hoping I can just get rid of my home internet. does the media link device only work if you have it receiving a wi fi signal from a home or buisiness internet? Can it work from its own internet from the cell phone service provider? I am hoping I... » Read More does the media link device only work if you have it receiving a wi fi signal from a home or buisiness internet? Can it work from its own internet from the cell phone service provider? I am hoping I can just get rid of my home internet. « Show Less
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It does work workout Wifi. However, it doesn't use your cell phone carrier's network,. instead, the phone itself works as a router and connect the Media Link HD.
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I think you misunderstand how the MediaLink works. The device is really nothing but a substitute for a video cable in the end. There still needs to be a device that produces the video, I.e. your cellphone. And that cellphone will need an internet connection if it's to show a streaming video.
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Sorry I took so long. The cell dose not need data to run unlike most. Yes the cell will use Wi-Fi insted of data and there is a setting that tells the phone to ONLY DOWNLOAD OVER WI-FI. Or ask before downloading. Its a good cell to have if you dont use data much like me. As a plus, I posted ths from the cell on wi-fi. Hope this helped.
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RhymeBoy.G, Thanks for your post. I want to connect our satellite receiver, blu ray disk device, and plasma tv to the internet by cat5 cable. We have the following: dsl modem&gt;D-link wifi router&gt;desktop pc&gt;wifi laptops. I was not certain if I could connect the entertainment devices through a switch connected to the wifi router. Now I know this will work! Thanks.
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Mine was not WIFI capable. We live in a WIFI area, but could not use it. It works fine at my sisters house who gives me the password to their wireless. FYI....the picture & video quality is very poor. My 7 year old son uses it mainly to pay games on. Hope that helps.
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This includes its own wifi but is limited to transfer of files from and to devices only, with no streaming capability. Using it like you would a Verizon Mifi wifi Internet connection won't work. It's limited and will give you a message saying that.
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No, the device transmits a wifi signal that you can pickup on your phone or tablet. You will need to set your phone or tablet to the signal and you will be ready to use the device. A app is required to use and see the information from your car. A wifi device such as this is required on iPhones or IPads, whereas a bluetooth device will work on android phones. Hope this helps.
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It is my understanding that will only work with the system base, meaning that will not work directly with WiFi. (NOTE:If someone finds the way to have this working directly on WiFi, I will be very happy learning how, since mine only worked with the base and as per the book for about a day and no more, so I am stuck with a system that doesn't work regardless)
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The device did not work well in my house. Sometimes I could get online but most of the time, I couldn't. HP and HughesNet both finally suggested that I have an Ethernet cable installed. Now I connect my laptop to the internet whenever I want. The device may work perfectly in another house. We were told that there is something in the construction of our house that was blocking the signal because of the soundproofing in our bedroom/living room wall.
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No, you don't need an internet device for this to work. I had previously purchased a Verizon extender that would only work with an internet connection, but then just quit working alltogether and became frustrated at Verizon's week attempts to find a resolution. The beauty of this device is that it just boosts your cell signal without any dependence on an internet connection.
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The device does not work as I understood it would. I was of the understanding that with this device I would not need to physically access an existing router, but I have not found that to be true. I still have to have physical access to an existing router in order to make it work.
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I really don't know, but if your android picks up WiFi, I don't see what not... my router is on the far side of my home, and my lap top picks up a very strong signal (5 bars) without one or two bars......it also picks several other signals...I'm happy with it....
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Beware. A wireless router is designed to connect you to the internet, not another wireless router. To connect to another network, you need a bridge. I have looked and cannot find a router that will also function as a bridge. On the wireless media converter, I'm not sure they will allow you out to the internet. I think they are designed to receive video and audio from a central source, i.e. a server that is storing videos and music for you.
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It gives off its own wifi signal. However, 1) it does not have a battery, so you have to have somewhere to plug it up and 2) you will only have access to the USB drive attached to it, not the Internet. The only way to access the Internet via this device is to connect the device to an existing wired or wireless connection.
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The item cannot get WiFi unless the WiFi is already there. In other words, all this item can do is make you get an existing WiFi signal to come in better. It sounds like you may be where there is no internet access at all? That is different. If you don't have DSL, Cable, or FiOS in your area, you may want to consider satellite. Check into exede http://www.exede.com/
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Well, did dual-linking for fun(dont really need it) on my Android phone and Android Tablet. It worked. Also you have to specify in bluetooth settings which mode each device is using( in my case, phone was phone, and tablet was media ). Basically while I was watching some show, and when I got a call on my phone, Abco allowed me to receive the call, talk, and then go back to listening to the stuff on the tablet. Don't really know HOW exactly to switch between the devices, so, for example, if you want to place a call on the phone while still being connected to the tablet, you have read the manual if that's possible. Well, did dual-linking for fun(dont really need it) on my Android phone and Android Tablet. It worked. Also you have to specify in bluetooth settings which mode each device is using( in my case, phone was phone, and tablet was media ). Basically while I was watching some show, and when I got a call on my phone, Abco allowed me to receive the call, talk, and then go back to listening to the stuff on the tablet. Don't really know HOW exactly to switch between the devices, so, for example, if you want to place a call on the phone while still being connected to the tablet, you have read the... » Read More Well, did dual-linking for fun(dont really need it) on my Android phone and Android Tablet. It worked. Also you have to specify in bluetooth settings which mode each device is using( in my case, phone was phone, and tablet was media ). Basically while I was watching some show, and when I got a call on my phone, Abco allowed me to receive the call, talk, and then go back to listening to the stuff on the tablet. Don't really know HOW exactly to switch between the devices, so, for example, if you want to place a call on the phone while still being connected to the tablet, you have read the manual if that's possible. « Show Less
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I made a mistake. It can be used to access the internet from your phone and your laptop. However you may be very disappointed in the overall performance of this device. I certainly have been.
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Hi Melissa, The signal for that unit only transmits via the handheld that comes with it. As of right now they do not offer an outdoor unit that works via Wi-Fi. Only the indoor units have that capability. Let me know if this helps. Regards, Jesus