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PN from another location
30-01-2015 9:45 PM
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Now this might be a bit of a big ask but I want to get internet access from my laptop away from home in an area where I can't find a connection that isn't protected. I did think of a PAYG dongal but has PN got anything that I can link into my home PN account to give me this required connection?
The new location would be static not on the move.
Any ideas.
Thanks Mick
The new location would be static not on the move.
Any ideas.
Thanks Mick
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Re: PN from another location
30-01-2015 9:53 PM
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In a word, no.
I'd suggest a mifi on whichever mobile network(s) performs well in your temporary location.
I'd suggest a mifi on whichever mobile network(s) performs well in your temporary location.
Re: PN from another location
31-01-2015 1:58 PM
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Unfortunately, we don't support anything that could accommodate this, my apologies.
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Re: PN from another location
02-02-2015 8:45 PM
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Thanks for your replies & I might seem a bit silly but what's a MIFI? my 16 year lad doesn't know either.
Regards, Mick
Regards, Mick
Re: PN from another location
02-02-2015 8:51 PM
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Re: PN from another location
02-02-2015 9:10 PM
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A mifi is a battery powered router that connects to a mobile network. The advantages of a mifi over a dongle are:
- Multiple devices can connect (typically 5)
- The mifi can be placed in an area of good reception (by the window say) and then service devices elsewhere
- They don't stick out from a USB port so there isn't the risk of snapping it off!!
Re: PN from another location
02-02-2015 9:20 PM
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If your phone supports tethering - your phone turns into a wireless access point and you can access the internet by using your data allowance.
Most smartphones will have this function. Please check how much data allowance you get with your provider - in case you go over the limit and get charged.
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Most smartphones will have this function. Please check how much data allowance you get with your provider - in case you go over the limit and get charged.
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