Internet on a plane - sharing

jamoor · 8 Apr 2006 at 18:26

I am flying on a plane equipped with
http://www.connexionbyboeing.com/

There are 2 of us flying, and I dont really want to pay for 2 connections, is it possible and if so, how can I share it between 2 of us on laptops, I was thinking along the lines of a crossover cable.

Vertigo · 8 Apr 2006 at 22:09

Whilst it would be theoretically possible to share the connection out to a second laptop, this section of the terms of use is of interest:

Only authorized users may use the Service. You and members of your family that you permit to use your account are the only authorized users. Simultaneous logins are not permitted.

The exact definition of "simultaneous logins" is open to debate but I read that as saying that, although different members of your family may use the service, they may not do so at the same time.

Kol · 8 Apr 2006 at 22:15

How would the computer using the service be connected? If wireless, just bridge the connections before you sign up. Then, connect via wireless and connect the other laptop via a cat5 cable whilst ensuring enable users to share this internet connection is ticked.

jamoor · 9 Apr 2006 at 02:57

Vertigo1 said:
Whilst it would be theoretically possible to share the connection out to a second laptop, this section of the terms of use is of interest:

The exact definition of "simultaneous logins" is open to debate but I read that as saying that, although different members of your family may use the service, they may not do so at the same time.

I am not going to let 2 people login at once, instead, I login once and data is sent from my pc to my bro's pc.