Tony
14-10-2003, 10:00
It's about time that I started using this fancy Centrino laptop properly so I am looking out for any free access Wi-Fi hotspots around Sheffield. Does anyone know of any that are out there at the moment?
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View Full Version : Free Wi-Fi hotspots in Sheffield? Tony 14-10-2003, 10:00 It's about time that I started using this fancy Centrino laptop properly so I am looking out for any free access Wi-Fi hotspots around Sheffield. Does anyone know of any that are out there at the moment? foxy 14-10-2003, 10:03 hehe i dunno how many are meant to be free but there are quiet a few un-encrypted and open wifi networks around. Will have to grab all the info together :) neeeeeeeeeek 14-10-2003, 10:04 best get out there with your pringles container and some chalk! Tony 14-10-2003, 10:55 Originally posted by foxy hehe i dunno how many are meant to be free but there are quiet a few un-encrypted and open wifi networks around. Will have to grab all the info together :) Ahem... I suppose that I meant "un-encrypted and open " connections :thumbsup: Promise that I wont tell if you dont :D tomq 19-01-2006, 07:43 Jan 06 update: Made myself i list here: http://www.idiolect.org.uk/notes/archives/sheffield/free_wifi_in_sheffie.html Please let me know if you know of any other free wifi hotspots in Sheffield Internetowl 19-01-2006, 07:50 don't most MacDonalds offer it now too ;) I'm loving it - well it works ok with the 'NDS' Kristian 19-01-2006, 07:51 I managed to hop onto one in The Swim Inn a couple of weeks ago. :) sheffieldism 19-01-2006, 08:16 Gypsy Queen in beighton has one + most macdonald drive through's Dj_Shadowman 19-01-2006, 08:34 Dont know about anywhere else, but I bought a wi-fi laptop a couple of months ago off of this forum. Got it home, booted it up and the first thing it did was lock onto a wireless connection ! Now I dont have wireless in the house and my neighbours are all pensioners...I wonder where its coming from :confused: Leviathan 19-01-2006, 09:07 The Workstation (and possibly the Showroom too) on Paternoster Row has Wi-Fi. mikey 19-01-2006, 09:12 Originally posted by sheffieldism most macdonald drive through's Yeah but they are not free are they? sheffieldism 19-01-2006, 09:20 i dont know, i assumed they were free as an extra service? Guess im wrong. Internetowl 19-01-2006, 09:27 they are for NDS users :) online Mario Kart for free whilst the kids are busy scoffing junk food :) I only like the chicken sandwiches and the curry sauce tomq 19-01-2006, 09:33 Showroom is free (although not all ports are open, which might stop you using FTP and stuff. Internet is fine though) What is NDS please? Grahamfff 19-01-2006, 09:34 Showroom bar is a wifi hotspot, I think sophiec1979 19-01-2006, 09:56 i think runaway girl on arundel street is too. check their website for details, plus i think theres a deal on coffee during to the day too! sophie x basshedz2 19-01-2006, 10:14 Originally posted by tomq What is NDS please? [/B] Nintendo DS - handheld console fred_notdead 19-01-2006, 12:07 Originally posted by Internetowl don't most MacDonalds offer it now too ;) The last time I tried using my wireless PDA in McDonalds, I had to enrol online then BT asked for a payment too! Is it still that way? |