April 15, 2004
Be your own Wi-Fi hotspot
If your business gets a lot of traffic, you MIGHT want to consider becoming a provider of wireless Internet access. I'm sure there are all kinds of hurdles and considerations - but technically, it's a piece of cake to set up.
The Register is reporting that Wi-Fi hotspots aggregator Boingo has become the latest WLAN player to offer a 'hotspot in a box' package to venue owners keen to hop onto the wireless Internet access bandwagon.
And it reckons such sites can easily net profits of $300-400 a month if they sign up.
Boingo's Hot Spot in a Box offer incorporates a Linksys wireless gateway unit ready for connection to an "existing" broadband link - ie. connectivity's not part of the package. Actually, neither is the router, really. Essentially, venues just go out and buy a $230 Linksys Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router (model number WRV54G) from any retailer then download the firmware that ties the box into the Boingo network, along with appropriate set-up details. (full story)
Get Small Business Technology Report
Via Email Every Tuesday
What is Smallbiztechnology.com?
Smallbiztechnology.com helps small-medium sized businesses strategically use technology as a tool to grow their businesses and provides news, articles, discussion boards, resources, analysis & events for the owners of small to medium sized busineses.
Subscribe to the Smallbiztechnology feed.
Recent Posts
- Online Marketing: Are Your Campaigns Under Control?
- Making the Move to a New Web Host Provider
- Online Backup So Many Viable Choices. Which One Is For You?
- Windows Home Server - For Home Based Businesses With Small Networks
- LinkedIn: It's Much More Powerful Than You Think
- Is Email Keeping You Down. An IBMer Skips Email for Social Tools
- Keep Your Laptop Bagged At the Airport: NEW TSA Rules
- As Gas Goe$ Up, Use Technology To Communicate
- Why Open Source Works, Tech Partners Are Essential and ERP Is a Must
- Data Ownership, Access and Location. It's A Mystery.
The Third Annual Small Business Summit 2008 was a smashing success. Check out the Summit site for what you missed. See the 2008 Summit presentations, video and photos!
Post a comment