[Hidden-tech] Does anybody have HughesNet or DirecTV satellite webaccess?

[Seth Seeger]

Jeremy Dunn wrote:
> If cable really did come so close to your house, you might consider
> asking your neighbors if they'd share their signal via WiFi or
> point-to-point wireless connection.  Having said this, they'd probably
> want to read the fine print in their contract, which might prohibit such
> usage.


I concur!  I'm using an EtherAnt (the one with a pre-amp built in) to
share a neighbor's wireless about 700 feet away, through moderate woods!
 In the winter it works fine just off of their little antenna that comes
with their access point.  In the summer (with all the leaves out), it's
marginal, but greatly improved by a cheap directional antenna on their end.

-Seth