Wi-fi
 

WI-FI!

How does it work? You simply have a wireless receptor on the PC and it searches out nearby networks. When it finds them, it lists them under "network connections" and you can choose which connection you want.
Simply click on the name, and if it is unsecured, you should be able to jump on right??

Do you need hookup codes? - In the states, when you go to Barnes&Noble or Borders, they require you to pay them a set fee for access to their internet service. Does this mean starbuks would do the same to those of us in Japan who want free internet??

Would a US Laptop be able to hook us as easily as a Japanese one? Hmmm....I went to a foreigner friendly dorm, and the wireless worked well there. But does that mean it will work the same at a regular cafe??

Okay, the reason I'm making this list is because I've had run in trouble before with wi-fi spots, such as extremely poor connection quality, a non-secured network that was still unable to be accessed, etc etc. TROUBLES.

What I was wondering was if anyone out there who has done the wi-fi thing would leave a quick guide to wi-fi in Japan. What types of places have it, what speeds are like, is there anything to do besides clicking "connect" on the unsecured network? Or are they secured and you need to ask for a password, etc etc.

TIPS, HINTS, IDEAS, Appreciated =)

Seaghyn

It has nothing to do with which country you are in, its possible that Japan support other form of WIFI technology, but the standard is 802.11, as long as you have a standard 802.11 adapter (either built in, USB or PCMCIA), you can connect to any visible wireless router/repeater thats not secured or secured ones as long as you have the proper code

There could be many reason why you have problems, the first question is obvious, if the signal is too weak, the transmission will drop enough packet that the machine can't use, as a result its no different from not being connected

Unsecured could just mean unsecured connection, but secured content. There are plenty of network with firewalls that allow you to see and connect but don't allow you to access

For the most part I had no problems accessing WIFI connection when I was in Japan, but you do have to try repeatedly to find the best spot or beside some hotels that have wireless