“What equipment can I buy to get wifi without using an outside service? Any?”
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If by “outside service” you mean a typical internet service provider (ISP) then yes, you can get a mobile hotspot from various vendors/carriers. They come prepaid or attached to data plans. This option is going to be much more expensive than traditional ISP’s and be strongly subjected to data caps and thoroughput (speed) limitations. If, however, you simply want a local network (LAN) that is NOT connected to the entire world wide web (WAN) you can buy any router and connect wifi enabled devices to it. This will enable things like wireless printing and some smart home control within the confines of the home that don’t need the internet to work. A router will simply create a small wireless local network if it is not connected to a wide area network (WAN) source like a modem. A modem converts either a cable or telephonic line to ethernet. Ethernet is the wire that carries internet once it’s in the home. If a router is hooked up to a subscriber modem then it will take that LAN and give it access to the WAN. Without a modem with service from an ISP, only a local wireless network can be created. Hope that helps. Pretty sure you’re just looking for free internet though. There’s no such thing as “free” internet.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Tether to your phone hotspot or for airplay use an airport express.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Nothing. You'll spend a fortune using a mobile hotspot. It's cheaper just to have internet.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can use any WiFi router but you will still need to have a service provider with I would think 25 Mbps to steam television shows videos etc. The Apple TV just connects to your wireless network like a computer or smartphone would.
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