I'm currently running the Waverider modem in my place and it works great. A local ISP (Joink) put up an Access Point (tower) in my apartment complex and is using the Non-LOS waverider modems. I was skeptical at first about using wireless for my broadband, but it has turned out to be a success. I get all of the bandwidth that my ISP says I should get (512Kbps up and down). They put the 512Kbps limit on the Access Point.
The real test of the service was during a severe thunderstorm we had a couple days ago. Severe thunder and lightning. To my suprise, I did not lose connectivity and was still getting full bandwidth despite the lightning and rainfall.
I would definitely recommend using the service if you don't have anything else. I prefer the DSL route because I feel cables/hardwired is the best/reliable way to go, but for those of us that can't get DSL or cable modems, the waverider Non-LOS wireless modems work great.
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I'm currently running the Waverider modem in my place and it works great. A local ISP (Joink) put up an Access Point (tower) in my apartment complex and is using the Non-LOS waverider modems. I was skeptical at first about using wireless for my broadband, but it has turned out to be a success. I get all of the bandwidth that my ISP says I should get (512Kbps up and down). They put the 512Kbps limit on the Access Point.
/reliable way to go, but for those of us that can't get DSL or cable modems, the waverider Non-LOS wireless modems work great.
The real test of the service was during a severe thunderstorm we had a couple days ago. Severe thunder and lightning. To my suprise, I did not lose connectivity and was still getting full bandwidth despite the lightning and rainfall.
I would definitely recommend using the service if you don't have anything else. I prefer the DSL route because I feel cables/hardwired is the best