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Could I get a Wifi SmartCard or USB to help?

I'm in a restaurant trying to study. The only problem is I can't get on-line. The spot I'm at doesn't provide a WiFi connection. However, the spot accross the street (about 150 feet away) is a hot spot for AT&T customers. When in the restaurant I can't pick up the frequency from this hot spot. But that is just trying to connect with the provided WiFi network card in my laptop. Is there a USB or SmartCard that could increase the chances of picking up these frequencies in different locations? When I'm just a little further away.

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William Richardson

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That hotspot is there for AT&T subscribers. Anyone can use it if they have an AT&T account. And I do have an AT&T account. But, I guess I might have to take my laptop outside. To see how close I have to be to pick up this wireless connection.

William Richardson

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Well I guess I can't pick up this broadcast by just going outside so I will not mess with it. However, there is another restaurant that I had my laptop in and it did get a Internet connection. Looking up the MAC address online it was from a public library. And that was more than a half mile away. That is why I was wondering if just accross the street might be capable. Thanks though.