Hotspots requiring web based authentication are not supported Does this mean that I need to open my home and office network and keep it free for every bypasser to use just to allow this phone to work? That makes little sense to me. Hopefully this restriction only applies to web based authentication and not WiFi authentication. Please clarify! Hotspots requiring web based authentication are not supported Does this mean that I need to open my home and office network and keep it free for every bypasser to use just to allow this phone to... » Read More Hotspots requiring web based authentication are not supported Does this mean that I need to open my home and office network and keep it free for every bypasser to use just to allow this phone to work? That makes little sense to me. Hopefully this restriction only applies to web based authentication and not WiFi authentication. Please clarify! « Show Less
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I understand it such that you cannot use the phone e.g. in a hotel room where you normally, when you open your browser, get redirected to a web based authentication page where you have to enter your credit card or other authentication information in order to buy airtime. For this, the phone would need an included web browser, which it has probably not (it could use Opera). What you are talking about is something different - the WEP (not WEB) based encryption is possible as far as I understand. So you do not have to open your network.
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---> I assume it works on European WiFi networks?Quoting from the unit's specs: "The result is a phone that you can use anywhere in the world there's a Wi-Fi signal available..."
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Does anyone know why they won't ship this phone to the UK? I assume it works on European WiFi networks?
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Thanks Mike, will have to wait for an official details from Netgear website, on the Netgear website only shows:What about security? Skype uses secure and encrypted communication so nobody's able to listen in. The NETGEAR Skype WiFi Phone is designed to deploy Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) for WiFi security.What wireless standard is used? The wireless mobile phone is WiFi compatible 802.11g, and is backwards compatible with 802.11b.
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It does support WPA-PSK according to the tech details linked from this page?
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Yes, you can. That is how it is designed. If you are not picking up WIFI, then either the tablet itself could have a problem. Once you turn on WIFI, it should automatically search any open networks. When yours is displayed, then click it and enter the information. Same as if you were trying to connect to a hotspot, except you may or may not have to enter a password.
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A laptop is not "required" for the router to work. However, in order to access the router and set up any security, change passwords, and deny "open" access to your router you need a computer (desktop or laptop). I have a desktop and have easily accessed the router when I want to check bandwidth usage and to confirm that it is "locked" and only those with the password have access to the internet. I do think that there are even apps that you can download from Netgear to access the router through your smart phone.Hope I have answered your question, as I am not 100% sure what you are asking. A laptop is not "required" for the router to work. However, in order to access the router and set up any security, change passwords, and deny "open" access to your router you need a computer (desktop or laptop). I have a desktop and have easily accessed the router when I want to check bandwidth usage and to confirm that it is "locked" and only those with the password have access to the internet. I do think that there are even apps that you can download from Netgear to access the router through your smart phone.Hope I have answered your question, as... » Read More A laptop is not "required" for the router to work. However, in order to access the router and set up any security, change passwords, and deny "open" access to your router you need a computer (desktop or laptop). I have a desktop and have easily accessed the router when I want to check bandwidth usage and to confirm that it is "locked" and only those with the password have access to the internet. I do think that there are even apps that you can download from Netgear to access the router through your smart phone.Hope I have answered your question, as I am not 100% sure what you are asking. « Show Less
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Two options: - Either it becomes a wifi hotspots (Direct Wifi) which indeed would not let use browse the web. - Or, and that's the intention, it joins your existing wifi network and your devices (mac, iPhone, etc...) can connect it on the local network and can still browse the web. In most case the direct wifi mode will only be used once to set it up. Connect to it and, through the app, configure it to join your wifi network.
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Is this device internet-based or cellular based? In other words, can you only get the e-mails when in a Wifi hotspot or can you get them in real time as with an iPhone or Blackberry? This would be a major consideration. The product description on Amazon.com does not contain this information. For example, i have push e-mail on my iPod Touch but can only get new e-mails if I am in a Wifi hotspot.
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There is no web access on this phone that I am aware of. There may be a web enabled feature if you buy web access but I don't use a phone for that. I just wanted a telephone feature with easy to see buttons.
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Not sure how all this works? Can someone please tell me what I need to install this and what does it do? If i understand correctly, I have to already have internet set up in my home, then with this device, i can get wifi for up to serveral devices? so its like a wifi hotspot?
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Well I'm not there so it's hard to make a relatable assessment, but my guess would be to connect to your router with your password then access the www.routerlogin.net web page. Click on the internet tab then select the hotspot you wish to connect to. Then hopefully that webpage will pop up when you open a browser and you can go from there using the info the hotel gave you I guess. By the way if you're able to make it to the page I just described, which may not be the case, I would highly recommend disabling the "Extend my current wireless router's range" option as that would make all of your devices connected to the router visible to the rest of the unsecured network. Well I'm not there so it's hard to make a relatable assessment, but my guess would be to connect to your router with your password then access the www.routerlogin.net web page. Click on the internet tab then select the hotspot you wish to connect to. Then hopefully that webpage will pop up when you open a browser and you can go from there using the info the hotel gave you I guess. By the way if you're able to make it to the page I just described, which may not be the case, I would highly recommend disabling the "Extend my current wireless router's range" option as that would make... » Read More Well I'm not there so it's hard to make a relatable assessment, but my guess would be to connect to your router with your password then access the www.routerlogin.net web page. Click on the internet tab then select the hotspot you wish to connect to. Then hopefully that webpage will pop up when you open a browser and you can go from there using the info the hotel gave you I guess. By the way if you're able to make it to the page I just described, which may not be the case, I would highly recommend disabling the "Extend my current wireless router's range" option as that would make all of your devices connected to the router visible to the rest of the unsecured network. « Show Less
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Hi ziblick . This device cannot be used as a hotspot. It's a plain wireless adapter that will allow a computer to connect wirelessly.
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Netta - Unfortunately I can't answer the first question. But the second one I can...with a resounding "yes!" ANY Wi-Fi you can connect to, either open or password protected if you have it, is useable. It's as easy as connecting to your home Wi-Fi. That is the main reason I bought mine...an android screen bigger than my phone. Good luck with the first question...and please share!
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The hotspot is your and not through the cellphone company. Because you will be using your own device so you activate and deactivate when you want as long as you don't enter into a contract with the cell phone company, because a contract is not required.
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The devices that are supplied under contract with certain service providers are locked and you can only be use for example AT&T; SIM cards to receive mobile data. Unlocked devices use SIM cards from any service provider and when you travel you may buy any SIM card and insert it to use data. The Wi-Fi option are not locked at all and you can use any hotspot where you have access to the relevant passwords.
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This is not a smartphone, it's a tablet. As such it only has WiFi capabilities. Therefore if you want to use it in your home, you must have a WiFi connection, either through a router, or through a mobile hotspot. When you're away from home, you'll need to connect to the Internet through a WiFi hotspot. But that's only if you want full access. If you want to play music, read books, or play stand alone games, you can do so because in most cases you don't need access to a mobile hotspot.
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Well, very good question. I mean it' kinda cute for a net book computer but the really why I say it sucks cuz when I got it. I was so exited but when I tryed to go online. That's where I think the problem got started. I tryed to go to Internet connections. Then put in the wifi passcode but I guess didn't work. So after so so many attempts. I gave up on it. Hope the review helped.
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Just hotspot can be work with any device use wifi ,only you need to have more data to use it
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It uses wifi and cellular service to connect to the internet. For wifi you must be in a hot spot (such as home, office, etc.). If you are not in a wifi hot spot you can connect through a cellular phone network if you are in the service area. The cellular service area is much larger than wifi hot spot coverage. In this case, only AT&T; and T-mobile systems are supported. It's like adding a cellphone connect card to your laptop. And yes, you pay for the cellular service.
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there must be some problem with the building code, as the wireless would to be determined by some air wireless router located in the building. It would also require some type of programming to connect wirelessly as many wireless routers need passwords are pass codes. Check to see if this is a multi-family requirement where it is tied into the overall building fire system which would seem reasonable or if it is also required for individual/R 2 residential usage which I would think we would be problematic especially as a replacement unit in the existing home or apartment. Normally this requirement would be grandfathered and not applicable. there must be some problem with the building code, as the wireless would to be determined by some air wireless router located in the building. It would also require some type of programming to connect wirelessly as many wireless routers need passwords are pass codes. Check to see if this is a multi-family requirement where it is tied into the overall building fire system which would seem reasonable or if it is also required for individual/R 2 residential usage which I would think we would be problematic especially as a replacement unit in the existing home or apartment. Normally this... » Read More there must be some problem with the building code, as the wireless would to be determined by some air wireless router located in the building. It would also require some type of programming to connect wirelessly as many wireless routers need passwords are pass codes. Check to see if this is a multi-family requirement where it is tied into the overall building fire system which would seem reasonable or if it is also required for individual/R 2 residential usage which I would think we would be problematic especially as a replacement unit in the existing home or apartment. Normally this requirement would be grandfathered and not applicable. « Show Less