Trucker Tech Podcast: Episode 4

Download Trucker Tech Podcast: Episode 4

In the Gear and Gadgets portion of Trucker Tech's fourth podcast episode I take a quick look at a specific cellular signal amplifier marketed as the the Arc Wireless Freedom Antenna. After that I discuss the many positive attributes of the Cyfre and Peak Reception line of cellular amplifiers. You may recall an older post, which still gets quite a bit of traffic, regarding, among other things, the Cyfre CA-819 Direct Connect Amplifier; well...both Cyfre and Peak Reception now have more than that to offer those seeking signal boosting devices.

Keeping with the cellular theme, I discuss the recent revelation by Verizon Wireless that, sometime in 2008, they'll be opening a portion of their network to outside devices, applications and services. Finally, I offer a brief discussion regarding the Linksys NAS200 storage device; as well as one or two reasons why you might consider adding Network Attached Storage to your home network.

The tech tip for episode 4 has to do with the issue of setting up a personal Virtual Private Network. I usually suggest that most folks, if they need a VPN for hotspot security purposes, go with the JiWire Hotspot Helper but it's entirely possible, and fairly easy, to get similar security, plus the ability to remotely access and control another computer on your home network via the Internet, by setting up your own VPN.

Lastly, my commentary, not surprisingly, has to do with the probable demise of SiriCOMM. I'm not just rehashing my previous posts here, rather, I'm a bit steamed about the events leading to the eventual separation of truckers from their money; receiving nothing in return.

Quick Links

Cellular Signal Boosters

• Arc Wireless Freedom Antenna
• Freedom Antenna @ 3G Stores
• Cyfre
• CyfreAdapters.com
• Peak Reception
• Maximum Signal

Network Attached Storage

• Linksys NAS200
• Linksys NAS200 Setup Video

Setup Your Own VPN

• LogMeIn Hamachi
• RealVNC
• LogMeIn Hamachi Tutorial
• Remote Control Another PC Securely with VNC and Hamachi: Tutorial
• Hamachi Info from Wikipedia
• Setup a Free VPN (Article)
• Buy "Over the Road Wireless For Dummies" @ Amazon.com

Open Cellular Networks & Google Android Security Concerns

• Google Waves $4.6B in The Face of Spectrum
• Android @ F-Secure
• Google's Android platform could complicate security
• Open Handset Alliance for Developers

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Comments

[Wayne]

Great show. Amen! to the last five minutes! I'm tired of T/S's allowing everyone and their brother not only to nickel and dime us to death, but to literally rip us off.

[Phil]

Thanks Wayne. Yep, I truly believe that any business allowing outside contractors or service providers open access to their customer base needs to do an incredible amount of research into those companies. Due Diligence. They can no longer deflect responsibility. If they want to provide a product or service as a means to keep or gain market share then they need to exercise control through in-house creation or by setting high standards for outside vendors and then following up with monitored quality control. No more excuses.