One of the great products we offer here at Mobile Telecom is Optus Mobile Broadband. Like a mobile phone, it is a device that connects to the mobile network using a SIM card. It is a small device that plugs into your computer, and connects you to the internet.
For one computer, this physical connection is enough. However, if you have more than one device that you would like to connect, an ad hoc wireless network may be the ideal solution.
An ad-hoc wireless network takes the connection you have through one computer, and then shares it with other devices within range. You will need a computer that can broadcast a Wi-fi signal out to the other devices, and a compatible operating system. Most newer computers will fit the requirements.
If you’re using Windows, Microsoft have a step-by-step setup guide for this kind of network:
Vista Setup Guide
If you’re using a Mac, it’s very simple:
1: Click on the AirPort icon in your menu bar. From the AirPort menu, select Create Network.
2: Click on Show Options and create a password as described in the dialog box.
3. Click OK. The AirPort icon in the system menu bar changes to a little computer in a grey signal field.
4. Each user on your ad hoc network can now select the network that appears in his or her AirPort menu and enter the password you set.
For more information on Mac ad hoc networking, visit the MacWorld website:
OSX Setup Guide
