Yes, I too think that the i-opener would make a great wireless terminal. Actually I have been working on a wireless modem for about a year now which will simply plug into the USB port on a PC. I am developing the drivers for FreeBSD but I plan to port them to Linux as well. I think something like this provided as an alternative to slow dialup would make the i-opener even more marketable (especially if the cost is low).
People could quickly and easily setup a network of i-openers in their home or office with only one of the units wired to the internet (acting as the hub or router). These wireless i-openers could be designed for automatic configuration so not only do customers not need to run ethernet cable but they don't even need to know how to configure the network...buy 5 i-openers, plug one into the DSL or cable net connection, place the other i-openers where they are needed in the house or office and turn them on. Instant network!
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Yes, I too think that the i-opener would make a great wireless terminal. Actually I have been working on a wireless modem for about a year now which will simply plug into the USB port on a PC. I am developing the drivers for FreeBSD but I plan to port them to Linux as well. I think something like this provided as an alternative to slow dialup would make the i-opener even more marketable (especially if the cost is low).
People could quickly and easily setup a network of i-openers in their home or office with only one of the units wired to the internet (acting as the hub or router). These wireless i-openers could be designed for automatic configuration so not only do customers not need to run ethernet cable but they don't even need to know how to configure the network...buy 5 i-openers, plug one into the DSL or cable net connection, place the other i-openers where they are needed in the house or office and turn them on. Instant network!