[Hidden-tech] AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 2372 - Wifi on Amtak

[Jeff Rutherford]

Thanks everyone. It's amazing to me that we're even having to discuss the lack of WiFi on Amtrak in 2011. Sigh . . .

Jeff

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On May 28, 2011, at 10:26 AM, Robert Heller wrote:

> At Sat, 28 May 2011 10:10:35 -0400 Rich Roth <webmaster at hidden-tech.net> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> These questions are actually about getting wifi on Amtak to NYC - which is probably the
>> Vermonter
>> 
>> We just took that to DC and back and found (to our annoyance) there is a network
>> AmtrakConnect
>> both ways -- the issue is it requires a password (not just a browser screen) and I can
>> find no info about how to get one
>> except on the Acela - which this is not.
> 
> I expect that this is not an 'official' public access service, but
> might be for the use of the staff (conductors, since the Vermonter is
> one train where many people buy their tickets on board).
> 
> There are 'rumors' (fairly reliable ones) that there will be public
> wireless access on the Vermonter at some point in the near future. 
> Amtrak is in the process of upgrading its passenger fleet to include
> WiFi, but I believe it is not some mass thing, just as cars go though
> their regular maintenance cycle, the WiFi router is added in.  It is
> uncertain as to whether the WiFi access will be free or will be an
> added cost feature (pay as you go or something).
> 
> 
>> 
>> Note this is when using an iPad, so may not be the same with a laptop.
>> 
>> More at:
>> http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer/AM_Content_C/1246044325520/1237405732514
>> 
>> We did find some random stations have good free access - like one around Philly that is
>> next to a Home Depot.
>> 
>> Any other info would be helpful -- any Amtak network admin on the list ?
>> 
>> Rich
>> 
>> On 5/27/2011 10:45 PM, Robert Heller wrote:
>>> At Fri, 27 May 2011 16:38:22 -0400 Jeff Rutherford <jeff at jeffrutherford.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Has anyone used one of these? What was your experience? I'm specifically wondering about anyone's experience using one of these on Amtrak to NYC.
>>>> 
>>>> http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/devices/att-mobile-hotspot-mifi-2372.jsp
>>> The only experience I have had was second hand.  While traveling south
>>> on the Vermonter in mid April, I discovered that someone had an
>>> unsecured Verzon (I believe) MiFi device that I was able to 'leach' off
>>> of.  I was able to get a decent connection that worked from somewhere
>>> in northern VT all the way to Amherst, which is where I detrained.
>>> 
>> 
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