Sunday, May 01, 2011

Connection Sharing through Applications

In addition to using the Mini Wifi, connection sharing can also be done via phone by adding a particular application. Once the application is installed, then instantly your smartphone is turned into a Mini Wi-Fi.
Some of the applications such as:

1. Joikuspot. 
This application usually for Symbian, Maemo and Windows Mobile is indeed well-known reliable for business to share the connection. However, this application can not simply be enjoyed for free. To enjoy it you have to pay 9 to 14 Euros. If you want to try trial version is available that can be downloaded from their website at: "http://www.joikushop.com"
 
2. Tether.
This is an application that can share the Internet connection from an Android-based smartphone or BlackBerry. You can try the trial version through the site "http://www.tether.com". And if you fit with this application you can buy for 50 USD.
 

 3. Tethering feature on the Android version 2.2.
Froyo-based Android phones (Android version 2.2) has been equipped with features Tethering. Please enter the Settings menu ---> Wireless ---> Tethering & Portable HotSpot and make your Android as Mini Wifi which can be accessed by anyone.

Huawei E5830 (E5)


There are several Mini Wifi products on the market. Most of China's products in the market are Huawei and ZTE. Could be interesting choices, depending on the features offered and how big your budget is. One of which competing with Huawei E5830 is ZTE MF30 (or more commonly known as E5).

It's specifications and prices are not much different than ZTE MF30. What distinguishes is that E5 has a built-in software. When plugged into computer or laptop via a USB connection, the software will be installed automatically.

Huawei Technical Specification E5830:
* HSUPA / HSDPA / UMTS 2100 MHz
* EDGE / GPRS / GSM 1900/1800/900/850 MHz
* Automatic Equalizer and receive diversity (UMTS 2100 MHz)
* HSDPA data access up to 7.2 Mbps
* Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
* Mini Wi-Fi Modem
* Plug & Play
* SMS Service