I’m going to bore you with another post about wireless in Japan.
So tonight I got the setup guide and made another attempt at connecting to a Hotspot. I chose Omotesando Station because there are several comfy cafes inside the station and it was on the way home. I could get a fairly strong signal and authentication worked this time, but then there was a login screen where I had to input an ID and password. Obviously the one issued by my provider when I signed up, this is usually a random character-number string which you can’t remember. I have it written down somewhere at home. So no connection tonight, again. On the login screen there was another pull down menu where you could select overseas providers like Starhub and British Telecom which means that foreigners visiting Japan can get wireless broadband roaming. It works the other way too I guess.
I tried to see if I could spot the wireless antenna but could only find PHS ones. There were lots of signs (above) advertising the Hotspots so I imagine the whole place must be wired heavily. Also something I noticed, Omotesando station is full of gorgeous ladies and cockroaches. I saw lots of both while walking around this evening.
how does it work with OSX?
I haven’t had time to dig deep enough in the OCN website to find out how to make it work
Not boring me at all because I’ve been wondering about WiFi next time I come over:)
I am not in Japan yet, but our company is using iPass for global wireless service. Maybe you can use their site to find more hotspot in Tokyo or your local area. http://ipass.jiwire.com/browse-hotspot-japan-jp-tokyo–tokyo-2418223.htm
I am not sure how to set-up a wireless connection once I get outside of Japan. Is there something that I need to know?