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Introduction to the WiFlyer
TM
Base Station
he WiFlyer™ base station is the world’s first portable WiFi access point to
provide wireless Internet access using either dialup or broadband connections. By
simply connecting the WiFlyer to the nearest phone line or Ethernet cable, you
can instantly create a WiFi hotspot with shareable Internet access at your home,
hotel, or office – even internationally. Great for road warriors and homes and offices
without DSL or cable, the pocket-sized WiFlyer is easily set up through an Internet
browser, eliminating the hassles of software installation. Compatible with AOL®, MSN®,
EarthLink®, and most dialup ISPs and broadband connections, WiFlyer is a great at
providing wireless convenience anywhere you go.
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WiFlyer features:
Wireless WiFi / 802.11b Internet access using existing dial-up or broadband services.
Sleek, portable design easily fits in any briefcase or laptop bag - or even in your
pocket.
Easy to install and use by connecting to a standard phone line or Ethernet broadband
connection.
Browser automatically defaults to intuitive WiFlyer web pages for easy dial setup.
No software installation required – works with any WiFi-enabled Windows®,
Linux®, UNIX®, Mac® OS and OSX® system.
Fully compatible with acceleration software and services to achieve up to a 5x speed
increase over standard dialup connections.
Connect to a DSL or cable modem and share both wired and wireless connections.
Quick-connect button eliminates time waiting for dial-up connection.
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