A wireless network is a Local Area Network (LAN) that replaces wires and cables with radio frequency (RF) connections. Wireless networks give you the freedom to access the Internet, email, instant messaging services anywhere within the signal coverage area.

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Our routing access points are equipped with the industry-standard Wi-Fi compliant (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) wireless Ethernet LAN, a 54Mbps or up to 300Mbps with N high rate DSSS standard for wireless networks. In addition to our routing access point, an internet connection is also required. Cable modem/DSL service or a T1 (or higher) for internet connectivity is sufficient.

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To use the service, users will need:- 1. A laptop computer running a current version of Windows (Windows 95 or greater). 2. Wi-Fi compliant (IEEE 802.11b) wireless network card. 3. A valid credit card (to set up an account).

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To get online, users will need 1. Install a wireless network card into your computer and configure it for use with the wireless network.(SSID # = MtlWifi) For assistance installing or configuring your wireless card, click the "Contact" link 2. Open an account. To create your account, click the "Sign Up" link on the Product Page 3. Is my credit card information secure? Yes, your credit card information is secure when you sign up for our service. All customer information is sent over an SSL (Secure Socket Layer) link to our servers for processing.

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Wireless cards can be purchased can be purchased at any store or from MtlWifi.com.

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All charges for use of the service will be applied to the credit card, debit card. The number provided at the time of setting up the account. As described below, billing times will vary depending on the type of rate plan chosen: * Monthly Subscription Plans: On monthly subscription plans, the credit card will be billed the designated * flat rate at the time of signup. At the end of each monthly billing cycle, your account will automatically * renew and the credit card will be charged the flat rate again. * "Per Use" Plans: On "per use" plans, the credit card will be billed the designated flat rate at the start of * each session.

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Yes, they will receive an initial "welcome" e-mail at the time they sign up for the service as well as invoices each time their credit card is charged. All correspondence is sent to the email address they provide at the time they set up their account.

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How can the user view / edit their account information? To view / edit their account information (i.e. update address, change password, view current usage, etc.), click the "My Account Info" link on the Welcome Page and proceed to the appropriate account information section.

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If you experience difficulty connecting to the wireless network, they can click the "Help" link located on the Welcome Page. The Support area of our web site contains helpful troubleshooting documents as well as a complete user guide for reference. A contact number is also provided for additional assistance.

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Yes. If their company allows remote internet access into the corporate network, then they may connect. If their company has a VPN (Virtual Private Network), they should be able to run their VPN or secure tunnelling client software over the NetNearU Routing Access Point connection.

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On top of the username and password the locations use WPA2 (Wired Equivalency Protection) on any of the wireless equipment used in our network .

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