Freebie Update II

  • Posted by Rico
  • 7/5/2006

Well, I haven’t checked out Shangri-La Makati yet, but I’ve confirmed the existence of a hotspot, and remembered another one. A friend recounted going to Murphy’s, an Irish pub along Esteban Ave. that serves Guinness, to watch a World Cup game. Free Wi-Fi was advertised, even though no laptops and PDAs were out (people were probably focussed on the game).

Last month, I remember going to Old Swiss Inn with Jayvee and two other friends. The restaurant is located in the Atrium, a building on the corner of Makati Ave. and Paseo de Roxas. San Francisco Coffee was beside the establishment, and a big banner advertised Free Wi-Fi. Seeing another patron in Old Swiss Inn using a laptop, I assume the signal also reaches inside there; imagine surfing the net while sampling the cheese fondue! :-)

On a final note, it turns ALL Robinson’s malls are hotzones, though according to sources, signal strength isn’t consistently strong throughout.

So here is the list so far:
1) Shell Magallanes
2) ALL Robinson’s Malls
3) Petron Makati
4) Murphy’s, along Esteban Ave.
5) Old Swiss Inn, The Atrium, Makati

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Written by:
Noelle De Guzman
Posted on:
7/5/2006 at 11:14 pm

Libreria along Tomas Morato also offers free Wi-Fi, although they rely on PLDT myDSL for the service so I’m not sure that it’s consistently up and running.

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Written by:
Rico
Posted on:
7/6/2006 at 9:46 am

Thanks Noelle! Someone has also told me that Podium has “at least 2 free wifi networks you can connect to without any problem at all.” As soon as I confirm Shangri-La Makati, it will be time for Freebie Update III! :-)

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Written by:
BernieJ
Posted on:
7/6/2006 at 1:00 pm

As I’ve said in your previous post, there’s a free wi-fi AP at Starbucks in Waltermart Pasong Tamo (in front of Don Bosco Makati). The last time I used it, speed was pretty decent.

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Written by:
Art Ilano
Posted on:
7/6/2006 at 3:41 pm

I’ve done Shangri-La Makati and yes, wi-fi was free last time I was there at the lobby. So you can hang around there if you’re in the area. :)

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Written by:
godie
Posted on:
7/6/2006 at 6:33 pm

anyone want to go war driving? i have i wifi gun made of pringles can :))

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Written by:
Rico
Posted on:
7/7/2006 at 10:05 am

war driving? wifi gun? please explain more. :-)

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Written by:
Jambee
Posted on:
7/7/2006 at 1:34 pm

[quote]On a final note, it turns ALL Robinson’s malls are hotzones, though according to sources, signal strength isn’t consistently strong throughout.[/quote]

Robinson’s Sta Rosa isn’t….

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Written by:
godie
Posted on:
7/7/2006 at 1:50 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wardriving

So we can find more spots. Some malate, ortigas and ayala offices has open Wifi access points. Imagine just stopping by a corner building and access your email via PDA :)

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Written by:
Rico
Posted on:
7/9/2006 at 10:56 pm

Jambee, I’m limiting my search to Metro Manila. Haha godie, that’s what I do pala in traffic. :-)

Comment Number:
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Written by:
Bernie Janda
Posted on:
7/10/2006 at 8:20 am

@Jambee: I feel your pain! It’s hard to live in a wi-fi blackhole (I live in Sta. Rosa) and I have to content myself with my slooow dial-up connection in my neck of the woods.

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Written by:
godie
Posted on:
7/10/2006 at 9:36 pm

Yes but a wifi gun is much better in detecting hotspots, you dont even have to leave you car to detect them so you can drive around and point it on buildings.

http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/07/_defcon_the_sch.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890

Here is a good hack for wifi routers as well if you find that the signal seems to fall short on some areas:

http://www.hackaday.com/entry/1234000870032574/

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Written by:
Rico
Posted on:
7/12/2006 at 2:43 am

Jambee & Bernie: I’m curious, is DSL available over there? When I was studying in Naga, Bayantel offered 256kbps for Php 3k/month (ouch!).