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What’s a Joikuspot?
As you know, there are more and more WiFi hotspots around these days, but it’s still not enough to cover most major cities and even worse in towns. Even when you do get to one there are security issues with sharing data over public WiFi.
Joikuspot is a simple way of solving this using a Windows Smartphone or Nokia phones that have built in WiFi. In simple terms it takes your 2G or 3G signal and turns it in to a WIFI router for any other piece of equipment to use.
Free vs Paid Versions
I’ve been running the free version of Joikuspot (available from here) for a while now on both my Nokia Mobiles. It’s easy to set up and connect to and does the job well. However, the free version only lets you use the host name set by the program and doesn’t have any protection such as WEP, pretty important in these days of growing cyber crime.
The paid version can be bought for one phone or in a multi-user pack. It does work with your IMEI code though so if you change or break your phone you’ll have to contact them to get the licence changed.
However, once you have the program installed it allows for a full range of settings to be changed and even monitors your usage on the main screen. Being WIFI it will support many different connections at one time, though the speed will obviously drop if they’re all accessing the internet.
Trials
Laptop
My laptop picked up the signal straight away and connected without a problem. After setting the work VPN on the mobile I was able to connect to work at an acceptable speed to do my work.
iPod Touch/PSP
Connecting my iPod Touch I could use the WiFi for skype, web browsing or the app store. Likewise, the PSP connected after a small amount of hassle setting it up. It’s worth noting that I couldn’t get it to connect to the free version of Joikuspot due to the settings not being recognised.
Nintendo DSi
The DSi found the connection and managed to connect to both the free and paid versions straight away. The speed was good enough to access both internet and the DSi Store.
Summary
Joikuspot free is an ideal trial for the main product and will work with any S60 3rd and 5th edition Symbian Phones that have WIFI. Most recent Nokias will have this. It doesn’t have any protection and most of the settings can’t be changed, but if you’re only after an emergency WIFI connection or don’t mind risking sharing it for the time you’re using it then it’s fine. It’s also a good tester for the paid version.
Both versions have only one drawback, the draw on the battery is pretty big, being as they are using both 3G and WIFI at the same time on your phone. If you have a USB charger or cable then it’s best to carry one around with you or charge your battery as soon as you are able. It’s not so much an issue with the software as with the WIFI on the phones itself.
The Premium version for S60 phones is only £6.50 (Windows Smartphone version is a higher £23.70 Euros) and is well worth the cost. It’s very handy to have around if you don’t have an iPhone or want to connect up your PSP or laptop when no other WIFI spots are available.
As you know, there are more and more WiFi hotspots around these days, but it’s still not enough to cover most major cities and even worse in towns. Even when you do get to one there are security issues with sharing data over public WiFi.
Joikuspot is a simple way of solving this using a Windows Smartphone or Nokia phones that have built in WiFi. In simple terms it takes your 2G or 3G signal and turns it in to a WIFI router for any other piece of equipment to use.
Free vs Paid Versions
I’ve been running the free version of Joikuspot (available from here) for a while now on both my Nokia Mobiles. It’s easy to set up and connect to and does the job well. However, the free version only lets you use the host name set by the program and doesn’t have any protection such as WEP, pretty important in these days of growing cyber crime.
The paid version can be bought for one phone or in a multi-user pack. It does work with your IMEI code though so if you change or break your phone you’ll have to contact them to get the licence changed.
However, once you have the program installed it allows for a full range of settings to be changed and even monitors your usage on the main screen. Being WIFI it will support many different connections at one time, though the speed will obviously drop if they’re all accessing the internet.
Trials
Laptop
My laptop picked up the signal straight away and connected without a problem. After setting the work VPN on the mobile I was able to connect to work at an acceptable speed to do my work.
iPod Touch/PSP
Connecting my iPod Touch I could use the WiFi for skype, web browsing or the app store. Likewise, the PSP connected after a small amount of hassle setting it up. It’s worth noting that I couldn’t get it to connect to the free version of Joikuspot due to the settings not being recognised.
Nintendo DSi
The DSi found the connection and managed to connect to both the free and paid versions straight away. The speed was good enough to access both internet and the DSi Store.
Summary
Joikuspot free is an ideal trial for the main product and will work with any S60 3rd and 5th edition Symbian Phones that have WIFI. Most recent Nokias will have this. It doesn’t have any protection and most of the settings can’t be changed, but if you’re only after an emergency WIFI connection or don’t mind risking sharing it for the time you’re using it then it’s fine. It’s also a good tester for the paid version.
Both versions have only one drawback, the draw on the battery is pretty big, being as they are using both 3G and WIFI at the same time on your phone. If you have a USB charger or cable then it’s best to carry one around with you or charge your battery as soon as you are able. It’s not so much an issue with the software as with the WIFI on the phones itself.
The Premium version for S60 phones is only £6.50 (Windows Smartphone version is a higher £23.70 Euros) and is well worth the cost. It’s very handy to have around if you don’t have an iPhone or want to connect up your PSP or laptop when no other WIFI spots are available.
Thanks Hmmm...
Hi pb,
A typo of Joikuspot has crept in to your post's title :¬)
It's worth correcting as it's the s/w name etc.
I can't even say it never mind spell it!
A typo of Joikuspot has crept in to your post's title :¬)
It's worth correcting as it's the s/w name etc.
I can't even say it never mind spell it!
[s]Hmmm...[/s]
What’s a Joikuspot?
As you know, there are more and more WiFi hotspots around these days, but it’s still not enough to cover most major cities and even worse in towns. Even when you do get to one there are security issues with sharing data over public WiFi.
Joikuspot is a simple way of solving this using a Windows Smartphone or Nokia phones that have built in WiFi. In simple terms it takes your 2G or 3G signal and turns it in to a WIFI router for any other piece of equipment to use.
Free vs Paid Versions
I’ve been running the free version of Joikuspot (available from here) for a while now on both my Nokia Mobiles. It’s easy to set up and connect to and does the job well. However, the free version only lets you use the host name set by the program and doesn’t have any protection such as WEP, pretty important in these days of growing cyber crime.
The paid version can be bought for one phone or in a multi-user pack. It does work with your IMEI code though so if you change or break your phone you’ll have to contact them to get the licence changed.
However, once you have the program installed it allows for a full range of settings to be changed and even monitors your usage on the main screen. Being WIFI it will support many different connections at one time, though the speed will obviously drop if they’re all accessing the internet.
Trials
Laptop
My laptop picked up the signal straight away and connected without a problem. After setting the work VPN on the mobile I was able to connect to work at an acceptable speed to do my work.
iPod Touch/PSP
Connecting my iPod Touch I could use the WiFi for skype, web browsing or the app store. Likewise, the PSP connected after a small amount of hassle setting it up. It’s worth noting that I couldn’t get it to connect to the free version of Joikuspot due to the settings not being recognised.
Nintendo DSi
The DSi found the connection and managed to connect to both the free and paid versions straight away. The speed was good enough to access both internet and the DSi Store.
Summary
Joikuspot free is an ideal trial for the main product and will work with any S60 3rd and 5th edition Symbian Phones that have WIFI. Most recent Nokias will have this. It doesn’t have any protection and most of the settings can’t be changed, but if you’re only after an emergency WIFI connection or don’t mind risking sharing it for the time you’re using it then it’s fine. It’s also a good tester for the paid version.
Both versions have only one drawback, the draw on the battery is pretty big, being as they are using both 3G and WIFI at the same time on your phone. If you have a USB charger or cable then it’s best to carry one around with you or charge your battery as soon as you are able. It’s not so much an issue with the software as with the WIFI on the phones itself.
The Premium version for S60 phones is only £6.50 (Windows Smartphone version is a higher £23.70 Euros) and is well worth the cost. It’s very handy to have around if you don’t have an iPhone or want to connect up your PSP or laptop when no other WIFI spots are available.
As you know, there are more and more WiFi hotspots around these days, but it’s still not enough to cover most major cities and even worse in towns. Even when you do get to one there are security issues with sharing data over public WiFi.
Joikuspot is a simple way of solving this using a Windows Smartphone or Nokia phones that have built in WiFi. In simple terms it takes your 2G or 3G signal and turns it in to a WIFI router for any other piece of equipment to use.
Free vs Paid Versions
I’ve been running the free version of Joikuspot (available from here) for a while now on both my Nokia Mobiles. It’s easy to set up and connect to and does the job well. However, the free version only lets you use the host name set by the program and doesn’t have any protection such as WEP, pretty important in these days of growing cyber crime.
The paid version can be bought for one phone or in a multi-user pack. It does work with your IMEI code though so if you change or break your phone you’ll have to contact them to get the licence changed.
However, once you have the program installed it allows for a full range of settings to be changed and even monitors your usage on the main screen. Being WIFI it will support many different connections at one time, though the speed will obviously drop if they’re all accessing the internet.
Trials
Laptop
My laptop picked up the signal straight away and connected without a problem. After setting the work VPN on the mobile I was able to connect to work at an acceptable speed to do my work.
iPod Touch/PSP
Connecting my iPod Touch I could use the WiFi for skype, web browsing or the app store. Likewise, the PSP connected after a small amount of hassle setting it up. It’s worth noting that I couldn’t get it to connect to the free version of Joikuspot due to the settings not being recognised.
Nintendo DSi
The DSi found the connection and managed to connect to both the free and paid versions straight away. The speed was good enough to access both internet and the DSi Store.
Summary
Joikuspot free is an ideal trial for the main product and will work with any S60 3rd and 5th edition Symbian Phones that have WIFI. Most recent Nokias will have this. It doesn’t have any protection and most of the settings can’t be changed, but if you’re only after an emergency WIFI connection or don’t mind risking sharing it for the time you’re using it then it’s fine. It’s also a good tester for the paid version.
Both versions have only one drawback, the draw on the battery is pretty big, being as they are using both 3G and WIFI at the same time on your phone. If you have a USB charger or cable then it’s best to carry one around with you or charge your battery as soon as you are able. It’s not so much an issue with the software as with the WIFI on the phones itself.
The Premium version for S60 phones is only £6.50 (Windows Smartphone version is a higher £23.70 Euros) and is well worth the cost. It’s very handy to have around if you don’t have an iPhone or want to connect up your PSP or laptop when no other WIFI spots are available.