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06-19-2013 | 07:18 PM
#142
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AT, I'm with you on this one. If they make it a requirement then they should give you what you need to make it work.
MD, the first router you listed is the better of the two, make sure whatever you get is a "N" router these days, "g" is an old one.
MD, the first router you listed is the better of the two, make sure whatever you get is a "N" router these days, "g" is an old one.
06-19-2013 | 11:34 PM
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In all seriousness, if you don't have one of these pocket routers, you should get one. Regardless of the company Ipad updates, its great to be able to turn your room into a WiFi hot spot. I use an Iphone and PC: this enables me to Skype/text through either my computer or cell phone, while wondering around the room, and many other advantages of not having my computer tied to the Ethernet cable.
The thing is only 2.5x3.5 inches. Takes up no space at all.
The thing is only 2.5x3.5 inches. Takes up no space at all.
06-20-2013 | 03:31 AM
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Every pilot-issued iPad will be paired with a mobile data plan. This plan allows for up to 3Gb of data per month. Mobile data use is for company business only. You will want to use Wi-Fi networks as a first priority to conserve your data allotment. When Wi-Fi is not available, and for
operational efficiency, use mobile data. Enable LTE to utilize faster network speeds where available. Leave Data Roaming OFF. Roaming data costs are extremely expensive, and will be automatically monitored. If you incur roaming charges, they will need to be justified to Flight Management.
Page 9 of the FDCMS Program Guide found on the iPad support page.
operational efficiency, use mobile data. Enable LTE to utilize faster network speeds where available. Leave Data Roaming OFF. Roaming data costs are extremely expensive, and will be automatically monitored. If you incur roaming charges, they will need to be justified to Flight Management.
Page 9 of the FDCMS Program Guide found on the iPad support page.
That's all well and good but it still doesn't the question about how we are to do updates while out of the country. By leaving "Data Roaming Off" you will only be able to use wifi to get your updates. Some hotels charge you for each IP address you use or you can either use your own computer/ipad to get online with for free or the company iPad. As for me I have been carrying a small router for years now so I will not have a problem but what if you don'.
Just saying.....
Just saying.....
I read it as if I have done everything I can by updating before my trip and at hotels with WIFI, if an update is required and a hotel is without WIFI, I will turn on data roaming and update. Justified.
06-20-2013 | 07:39 AM
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06-20-2013 | 07:47 AM
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Sounds like a good idea, a lot of Garden inns and Holiday Inn Express' have better reception at different parts of the room.
06-20-2013 | 08:46 AM
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The device can connect to one WiFi network, and create and share that access on a different WiFi network to multiple devices. The hotel sees all your devices as this one device, the same as if you had plugged it in to the ethernet cable in your room. Your devices have no clue, they just connect to this device's WiFi as usual.
If you see a 'trashhauler' wifi advertised in your hotel, come say hi.
Just need to change this devices profile to either WiFi/WiFi or Cable/WiFi as needed.
If you see a 'trashhauler' wifi advertised in your hotel, come say hi.
Just need to change this devices profile to either WiFi/WiFi or Cable/WiFi as needed.
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