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I can use the MiFi with my desktop via USB or I can use the MiFi with the laptop via wifi. What do I need to purchase in order to use a laptop and desktop - at the same time - with the MiFi? {Wireless router maybe? If so, what is compatible with the MiFi?}
Thanks in advance for the help!
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savingmoneyinsc wrote:I can use the MiFi with my desktop via USB or I can use the MiFi with the laptop via wifi. What do I need to purchase in order to use a laptop and desktop - at the same time - with the MiFi? {Wireless router maybe? If so, what is compatible with the MiFi?}
Thanks in advance for the help!
The best option here is to get yourself a USB wireless antenna. Linksys sells one that you can pick up for about $10 at Wal-Mart.
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savingmoneyinsc wrote:I can use the MiFi with my desktop via USB or I can use the MiFi with the laptop via wifi. What do I need to purchase in order to use a laptop and desktop - at the same time - with the MiFi? {Wireless router maybe? If so, what is compatible with the MiFi?}
Thanks in advance for the help!
You can use a Wireless Adapter - Wireless USB 2.0 Receiver
http://3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=1554
This would allow your computer to receive a wireless signal like your laptop.
Another option would be a Cradlepoint router which allows you to plug your MiFi into the router and convert the signal into Ethernet out for your desktop and wireless for your laptop. This is a pretty popular option because it will give you a much larger wireless range plus Ethernet capabilities to connect devices that don't have wireless built in.
http://3gstore.com/cradlepoint
The final option would be the Pepwave Surf Mini
http://3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=1813
This would allow you to receive a wireless signal similar to the first product I mentioned, but this will also rebroadcast the signal throughout your home giving you more wireless range and access to one Ethernet out. This would be a great option if you plan to use while traveling and want to pickup other WiFi signals that you might not be able to pickup with the laptop by itself.
