Use a Rogers/Bell/Telus/Fido Internet stick with a WiFI-only iPad: MoFi Router!

[ben schmidt]

Had a friend who needed Internet access for their WIFI-only iPad. They had no Internet but were able to borrow a Rogers Rocket Internet stick. Any Internet stick (Telus, Fido, Bell Mobility) would work for this.

Bought them a MoFi Network MOFI3500-3GN, 3G High Speed Router at Canada Computes for $100. It's a wireless basestation with all the standard bells & whistles -- 802.11n, 4 Ethernet ports, USB print spooling -- and one special trick: in addition to being able to use a Bell DSL or Rogers modem for The Internet connection, it can also use a USB Internet stick. And it's a Canadian solution –– MoFi Networks guarantees compatibility with Canadian USB Internet stick providers: Rogers, Bell, Fido, Telus and more.

• Manufacturer's website: www.mofinetwork.com
• Local retailer: Canada Computers, in-stock for $99.99 at Merivale or Rideau branches
• Youtube setup video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sG7no9uj1E

Had a setup problem - called tech support after hours! Technician answered at 7pm, walked me through setup and updating the firmware just in case, and concluded it was a bad Rogers Rocket stick. He was right. After I got a replacement stick, it was plug'n'play. Outstanding!