How can I find places away from home where Bluetooth wireless connection to the internet is available?

Question

OK. I decide to pack up and go out traveling for a few days, no particular agenda in mind. Mid-afternoon, I am in areas unfamiliar and want to access the internet. My notebook is Bluetooth wireless. How do I easily locate a place to stop, have a coffee and find a wireless network to access for connectivity? Is there such a thing as a wireless network "telephone book" one can print out for a regional area so wireless network sights can be anticipated and established as objectives vs. suddenly deciding to search for a place to hook up when the urge arises? Keep in mind when answering, I am a first time buyer and user of a computer of any kind and was born before the start of the 2nd World War. I have two weeks experience, so take it easy with the technical jargon. (Smile) Thanks in advance for a good answer.

Answer 1

There are none that are "bluetooth" wireless to the internet. Bluetooth is used between devices. Like laptop to headset. or cell phone in pocket to earbud in ear. Or other very short distances 3-30 feet max.



WIFI is 300-1000 feet, used for home or cafe wireless internet connection.

You must mean WIFI wireless, for which there are MANY.

Don't worry, as you can see by the other answers many people confuse them. :)

You can try here. www.wififreespot.com

Answer 2

Hello,



If the only wireless connection you have is Bluetooth, you are not going to get any type of internet connection.



Bluetooth is a technology that was designed to connect computer peripherals together at a maximum range of 30 feet. Bluetooth is most commonly used today in the form of those little headsets that you see people wearing while they talk on their cell phones. It is also used in computers for wireless mice, keyboards, headphones and related equipment.



In order to connect to the wireless internet, you must have a 802.11 compliant wireless card installed in your laptop. There are currently 3 types of 802.11 compliant frequencies that carry different speeds of data. 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g. There is also a new one in development called 802.11n. Most wireless internet access points utilize b or g. G is the faster of the two.



Some wireless network cards are external and others are internal. Most that come with new computers are internal and can communicate with both a and b frequencies if not a, b, and g. You will know if you have an external card because you have to physically insert it into your computer to connect to the internet.

Before you try to find a wireless access point, make sure you have either an internal or external wireless internet access card. Bluetooth does not enable you to connect to the internet.



That being said, before you leave home, you can usually find a listing of wireless "hotspots" as they are known by searching through Google or through local search engines for your area. Many places are broadcasting free signals. Starbucks, while a nice place to sit, is not free. They utilize T-Mobile and charge roughly $30 a month to use their service or a daily fee. Then again, if you are travelling a lot, this might be good for you. But, if you are travelling all the time, I personally would recommend you sign up for a service like Verizon's where you can get broadband wireless access anywhere you want for a flat fee each month. It requires an extra hardware card but is worth it.



I personally never pay for internet service. I use other people's unsecure networks. I locate these by using a wireless network locator and signal strength meter that you can pick up at Circuit City for about $45. It tells you how many wireless networks are in the area, whether they are encrypted, and how strong the signal is. A definite improvement over taking out your computer, booting it up and wandering around the place with a laptop in hand. If you decide to take this route, follow proper netiquette and never try to hack the users network, download illegal materials or compromise their security in any way. Leave no footprints.



I listed a web address below. I use it for pretty much and random question like this. Type in Bluetooth and Wireless Internet Access to see how it all works.

Answer 3

Firstly you need to understand that 'blue tooth' technology is for small, local networks like linking your garage door opener to your cell phone to your computer. It is different to you actual wireless or WiFi capabilities of your computer.



All you need is a place that has wireless internet access. Most coffee shops offer this as a free service to their customers. I doubt there are any actual lists of such places but they usually have a sign prominenttly displayed. Make sure your wirless is turned on. If you have a newer computer there is usually a little switch to toggle to turn it on or off. With the wireless switch in the on position, when you turn your lap top on it will locate any wirless networks in the area and allow you to connect to an open one.

Answer 4

It might be innocent, nevertheless it might even be detrimental. If you're on an unsecured wi-fi connection, you then might be hacked. There are individuals that established unsecured wifi in airports, simply to achieve entry to industry tourists computer systems. If you're in a residential vicinity, you would become being OK, however you can also simply reside subsequent to a hacker, who has set it up for that motive. Same factor in the event you established a wi-fi connection at your apartment, that may get you hacked too.

Answer 5

If you have a laptop with wireless internet.........you can open network connections and click wireless connection.You will be able to click search find wireless networks.But usually libraries,coffee shops, hotels, and many other places have wireless internet. But you can go to places and ask if they have free wireless internet. They will tell you.Hope that Helps

Answer 6

Barnes & Noble have internet access, but you have to pay. Also, a lot of libraries offer free access to the internet..

Answer 7

Near the tower.

Answer 8

HOT SPOT BABY

Answer 9

starbucks