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[[File:6471380135 7e11ec62ef.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Internet Box still running after police raid. Photo by Quinn Norton]]
== About ==
Mobile wifi hotspots are prolific but they are often expensive without contract, limited in their number of simultaneous connections, range and battery life. Below, a recipe for a mobile internet system that's low-cost, able to serve a large group, yet still portable enough to be carried via backpack or bicycle.
The idea has been successfully field tested at the OccupySF camp in Justin Herman Plaza, a backpack version has been brought to several actions.
With the exception of a 4G modem, you can usually scavenge other necessary parts.
== What you need ==
== What you need ==
* Clear or other 4G Desktop Modem. Series M & G work fine. $10-20 Used. (Try [http://www.amazon.com/s/field-keywords=clear+modem Amazon] [http://www.ebay.com/sch/?_nkw=clear+4g Ebay], or Craigslist).
* Clear or other 4G Desktop Modem. Series M & G work fine. $10-20 Used. (Try [http://www.amazon.com/s/field-keywords=clear+modem Amazon] [http://www.ebay.com/sch/?_nkw=clear+4g Ebay], or Craigslist).
* Wifi Router / Access Point. Ubiquiti Picostation, Linksys WRT54G, anything that takes 12V should be okay!
* Wifi Access Point. Picostation, WRT54G, anything that says 12V should be okay!
* Power connectors, wire, battery clips, a diode and fuse
* Wire, battery clips, diode and fuse
* 12V Battery  
* 12V Battery


== Basic build ==
== Basic build ==
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== Notes on Clear ==
== Notes on Clear ==


[http://clear.com Clear] customer service sticks to a script, out of the ordinary requests will result in you being transferred from person to person and possibly denied. If you find yourself stuck, or they won't activate your used modem  message [http://twitter.com/clear @clear] on Twitter --- reps there provide fast, competent resolution.
Clear customer service sticks to a script, out of the ordinary requests will result in you being transferred from person to person and possibly denied. If you find yourself stuck, or they won't activate your used modem  message @clear on Twitter --- reps there provide fast, competent resolution.
 
Regular unlimited service is ~$50/month, they also offer mostly unadvertised $10/day, $25/week passes, which may be more economical if you are only using the device for events.


'''Update April 3, 2012:''' Clear has improved their web site a bit. They now have a [http://www.clear.com/devices/byod Bring your own device] page, and have made it easier to buy [http://www.clear.com/support/faq/connection-issues/connectionsignal/what-is-the-clear-day-pass-and-how-does-it-work day and week passes] if you don't have regular service.
In addition to $50/month service, Clear offers mostly unadvertised $10/day, $25/week passes, which may be more economical if you are only using the device for events.
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