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Use Smart Buddy Unli Surf For Laptop Users

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:45:19 +0000

Smart Telecommunications just recently introduced their Smart Buddy Unli Surf plan, an unlimited Internet service for mobile internet users in the Philippines that allows you to connect to the Internet using your cellphones. Did you know that your cellphone can also be used as a modem for your laptop? Aside from using Joikuspot, a software that converts your mobile phones into a Wifi hotspot. You can use Smart Buddy’s Unli Surf service and avail of an unlimited Internet access via your preferred prepaid plans P50 for one day, P300 for 1 week, and P1,200 for one month using your cellphone as an internet modem. This is very helpful when you are traveling in far away places where there’s no Wifi or internet connection available. As long as there’s a cellphone signal with 3G or GPRS speed available, you can surf your way to the internet anytime you want with Smart Unli Surf plan.

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to connect to the internet using your mobile phone as a modem:

Wireless connection via Bluetooth enabled cell phone to a Bluetooth enabled laptop

Turn on your Bluetooth enabled cellphone and turn on the Bluetooth connection software. (If your laptop is not already Bluetooth enabled, you can purchase a USB Bluetooth adapter)
Make the phone discoverable.
In Windows XP on the laptop go to My Bluetooth Places.
Select View Devices in Range.
After the discovery process is complete, you should see the icon for the cell phone.
Right-click on the icon and select Discover Available Services.
To connect to your cell phone right-click on the Dial-Up Networking.
Select Connect Dial-up networking.
The phone will ask if you want to accept the connection request, decline or add to paired.
The last step pairs the phone and laptop and performs the connection request.
You will be prompted to enter a PIN code to pair up the devices, the PIN is entered in the cell phone.
A dialogue box appears asking for user name, password and the phone number of your ISP.
Click on the dial button to complete the connection.

You can also connect to the internet via PC suite or other software provided by your cellular phone unit. Thus by far, the easiest if you’re using a Nokia PC suite or any other cellphone-to-PC software cause you’ll just be connecting directly to your laptop using a USB cable.

Choose the best web host for your sites with Web Host Rating

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:59:32 +0000

Web Host Rating is a host rating website with a searchable web hosting directory that provides customers with unbiased and real time ratings of various web hosting companies. If you are looking for the right hosting company that could handle all your businesses needs, then you’re in luck buddy because I’m about to disseminate information about this particular site.

Let me tell you what you need to know about Web Host Rating before you change your mind and look for another web hosting directory. This site contains tons of information about web hosting providers, web hosting plans, and reviews by customers that can help you make appropriate decisions in choosing the best host for your online business. Let’s face it, once you’ve launched your own business online, you need security and of course satisfaction and reliability when it comes to making sure that your host is ready to provide you with support during technical difficulties.

Not only do they provide you with these kinds of services, they also give web hosting tutorials, lots and lots of resources articles intended to educate our minds and learn new things on how to handle your business on the internet, as well as stuff related to troubleshooting and tweaking your sites and codes. You can also learn basic details about programming languages and tips on how to boost profit for your online business. That’s not all, they also recognize the best webhosting providers based on votes given by customers; meaning you’ll not only get facts about each hosting companies, you’ll also get to know what company has garnered a lot of web hosting awards each month. This will help out in your decisions before signing up for a webhost. Whether it may be reviews and ratings about web hosts, a directory of various host providers, and info about outstanding hosting companies; I definitely recommend www.webhostrating.com.

What you need to know about Webhosting

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:26:05 +0000

Okey you have a new domain about your business preferably a www.yourdomainname.com, what do you intend to do next? Find yourself a webhost. What is a web host and what are its advantages to web proprietors like us? Web hosting is a service provided on the internet that allow organizations and individual access to the world wide web. Those who host websites preferably your domain names are called web hosts. In searching for the right best web hosting company that would give the right quality of service, first is to read about web hosting articles on the web. This will give you insights on how web hosting companies work and how they provide services to their clients. Next is to learn how web hosting works; there are a lot of web hosting tutorials which are offered free. There are also e-books about webhosting that are also offered for free to consumers. Before you subscribe to the services offered by a web host, you need to make sure first that the web hosting company you’ve chosen can provide you with 24/7 assistance when it comes to dealing with problems occurring with your websites and of course bandwidth allocation.

How to Install the Wireless ZTE MF600 HSDPA 3G Modem

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:48:45 +0000

This simple self-installation article is intended for Globe Broadband subscribers in the Philippines. If you are having problems using your ZTE MF600 3G wireless access terminal then better read these list of instructions.

Attach the antenna provided to the antenna connector found at the back of the modem. Hold the antenna and rotate the screw cap in clockwise direction.
(For INTERNET and LANDLINE Plan Only) Connect the telephone set and modem using the supplied phone cable (RJ-11) via the phone interface found at the back of the modem.
Next, connect your PC and modem using the supplied cross Ethernet cable (RJ-45) via the LAN interface. Note: The phone cable and Ethernet cable are both provided. Please DO NOT use any other Ethernet cable to ensure that the modem will work.
Connect the power adaptor of the modem to a standard power outlet and insert the plug into the socket at the rear of the modem.
Turn the power switch ON to get started.
(For the INTERNET and LANDLINE Bundle Only) Make sure the phone is on-hook before powering on. Note: When the modem is switched off and if a new call is coming in, the caller will hear the prompt, “The number you have dialed is currently unavailable.”
Make sure you wait 1– 2 minutes after switching the power ON before you use the service, as the modem needs to initialize, attach to the network, and then obtain an IP address. The Radio Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), DATA and PWR indicator should be lit. Note: If the RSSI LED is not lit, it means that the Radio Frequency signal is weak or the antenna screw is loose. To correct this, change the location of the modem and make sure nothing is blocking it or check the antenna installation again.
Make sure the RSSI LED is not blinking but is constantly lit. If the RSSI LED is blinking, please move the modem until the RSSI LED stays constantly lit. You should make sure that the modem is located at a suitable place and free from obstruction (preferably near a window).