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shawguy · 2012-04-02, 07:22 PM

Spoke to a Shaw Rep at the Home Expressions Show in Winnipeg here this past weekend. Shaw WIFI is here in Winnipeg now... At the convention centre... and Kildonan Place only right now... but its a start...

tux · 2012-04-04, 09:26 PM

It is a start, and I'm pleasantly surprised to hear that. Now, they need to expand it to places people actually go, like Polo Park, St. Vital Centre, or The Forks. Downtown (specifically Portage & Graham) and the new Rapid Transit stations would also be great spots, as you'd get all the commuters.

downbeat · 2012-04-07, 02:05 AM

Thos who've used the Shaw WiFi network may have noticed there is no more ShawSecure network. According to Shaw's FAQ:

Quote:

What happened to ShawSecure as a login option for the Shaw Exo WiFi Trial?
We are currently exploring options to deliver enhanced security and have removed the ShawSecure network for the time being.
Your login process has been simplified. You can now access the Shaw Exo WiFi Trial using the ShawOpen network in the same way at all existing locations.

TechGuy8 · 2012-04-07, 02:18 PM

Thanks for the update.

2 weeks ago at Shaw 32 Ave NE Calgary location, I was wondering why Shaw Secure is not available.

Shaw Champ · 2012-04-12, 12:14 AM

CED has a new article out: http://www.cedmagazine.com/news/2012...learning-curve

Quote:

Shaw’s stated goal with its Exo Wi-Fi service is to have it duplicate customers’ data speeds at their home locations, whether it’s 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps. Having fiber in 98 percent of its footprint allows Shaw the flexibility to match, for the most part, those home speeds

haddow · 2012-04-12, 05:43 PM

Coverage in edmonton's LRT would be amazing! so much of it is underground with no celluar service. I could see people switching from telus to shaw because they could access the internet during the morning commute. I know i would consider it.

from what i understand the equipment shaw is using already handles hand-off between wireless hotspots.

downbeat · 2012-05-14, 06:34 PM

Got an e-mail from Shaw a few days ago, stating that the download speed and number of devices allowed to automatically connect will depend on what your Shaw internet package is, starting Tuesday, May 15. That's tomorrow.
Here's some pertinent info from the e-mail.

Quote:

Starting May 15, 2012 the Internet speed and number of mobile devices you can register with the Shaw Exo WiFi Trial will depend on your Shaw residential Internet package. …
As part of this update, your Shaw Exo WiFi Trial connection will be temporarily disrupted from 9 p.m. MT on Monday, May 14 through the morning of Tuesday, May 15. We apologize for this inconvenience.
In the future, if you would like to use additional mobile devices beyond the number already included with your Internet package, you can sign in each time you connect at a Shaw Exo WiFi zone.

TechGuy8 · 2012-05-14, 07:01 PM

They only allow 3 mobile devices auto sign in for Extreme Internet.

Dr.Dave · 2012-05-14, 10:36 PM

Access Internet - 0.5Mbps = 1 Device
Unlimited Lite, High Speed Lite - 1Mbps = 1 Device
High Speed Express, Unlimited Express - 2Mbps = 1 Device
Value Internet - 3.75Mbps = 1 Device
High Speed, Unlimited 7.5 - 7.5Mbps = 3 Devices
Extreme - 25Mbps = 3 Devices
High Speed 10 - 10Mbps = 3 Devices
High Speed 20 - 20Mbps = 6 Devices
Broadband 50, Warp - 50Mbps = 10 Devices
Broadband 100, Nitro - 100Mbps = 10 Devices
Broadband 250 - 250Mbps = 20 Devices

MacOSXAddict · 2012-05-19, 12:51 PM

I was at Market Mall in Calgary yesterday and I noticed that ShawOpen was popping up in numerous places in the Mall, despite the mall and it tenants not being on the list for available wifi hotspots on Shaw's website and their Wifi app.

It looks like Shaw might be testing it out, but Market Mall looks like it is coming online for the next Shaw Wifi hotspot.

*Edit: Also, noticed that Northland Mall also has ShawOpen in areas of the mall where tenants are not listed on the wifi hotspots on Shaw's website and their Wifi app. Looks in general that regional malls are coming online.

Berty · 2012-06-13, 05:58 PM

3/4 of a year since inception and Red Deer has one measly wifi spot. This is in an industrial area where it's mostly useless.
You'd think they could afford a couple more for Alberta's third largest city.

pi-ti-ful.

blader · 2012-10-15, 05:08 PM

I know I'm late to the party.

Still:
I live in Martindale, Calgary, and I started the Shaw Exo Wifi app for android (Nexus 7) and then started Google navigation. I typed in the address for a hair salon for my monthly haircut. Haircut completed, I checked the Nexus 7 and I was automatically connected to a Shaw exo hotspot. I typed in my next destination in Google navigation and it guided me to my next destination for a flu shot. Flu shot completed, I, again was automatically connected to another Shaw exo hotspot and I typed in my home address. On arrival home, I was connected to my home Wifi.

This was a test of Shaw Exo Wifi and Google Navigation working together. In this instance it was flawless. Still, Shaw Exo is a work in progress. It needs many more locations. Nonetheless it was fun!!

TKDragon · 2012-10-31, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Dave

Access Internet - 0.5Mbps = 1 Device
Unlimited Lite, High Speed Lite - 1Mbps = 1 Device
High Speed Express, Unlimited Express - 2Mbps = 1 Device
Value Internet - 3.75Mbps = 1 Device
High Speed, Unlimited 7.5 - 7.5Mbps = 3 Devices
Extreme - 25Mbps = 3 Devices
High Speed 10 - 10Mbps = 3 Devices
High Speed 20 - 20Mbps = 6 Devices
Broadband 50, Warp - 50Mbps = 10 Devices
Broadband 100, Nitro - 100Mbps = 10 Devices
Broadband 250 - 250Mbps = 20 Devices

Dr Dave...

I have BB50 at home and my local gym is a Shaw WiFi hotspot. When I log into it with my iphone, do you know what kind of speeds I am supposed to get thru it?

Thanks,
TKDragon

Dr.Dave · 2012-10-31, 11:39 AM

TKDragon, I just copied that info from Shaw. It says that if you have BB50 you can access Shaw WiFi with 10 different devices. It doesn't say anything about the speed you get, but you would get typical WiFi speeds that depend on how many other users were using that hotspot.

downbeat · 2012-11-01, 03:43 AM

The speeds listed above are top speeds under ideal conditions.
From my real-world experience, the speed available depends heavily on how many other users you're sharing the WiFi with. Often, when I'm in one of the Shaw WiFi zones around my neighbourhood, I don't even bother. my smartphone's mobile Internet is usually more reliable and gives better speed.

2012-04-02, 07:22 PM	#61
shawguy Premium Supporter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Winnipeg with Shaw HD, BB20, and Phone. Posts: 3,230	Spoke to a Shaw Rep at the Home Expressions Show in Winnipeg here this past weekend. Shaw WIFI is here in Winnipeg now... At the convention centre... and Kildonan Place only right now... but its a start... __________________ - My Shaw Phone Review UPDATED - Shaw Gateway, DCT2000HT, DCT2500, and DCT700

2012-05-14, 10:36 PM	#69
Dr.Dave Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 4,821	WiFi Speed & Device Limits Access Internet - 0.5Mbps = 1 Device Unlimited Lite, High Speed Lite - 1Mbps = 1 Device High Speed Express, Unlimited Express - 2Mbps = 1 Device Value Internet - 3.75Mbps = 1 Device High Speed, Unlimited 7.5 - 7.5Mbps = 3 Devices Extreme - 25Mbps = 3 Devices High Speed 10 - 10Mbps = 3 Devices High Speed 20 - 20Mbps = 6 Devices Broadband 50, Warp - 50Mbps = 10 Devices Broadband 100, Nitro - 100Mbps = 10 Devices Broadband 250 - 250Mbps = 20 Devices

2012-06-13, 05:58 PM	#71
Berty Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 242	3/4 of a year since inception and Red Deer has one measly wifi spot. This is in an industrial area where it's mostly useless. You'd think they could afford a couple more for Alberta's third largest city. pi-ti-ful. __________________ Sony KDL-55HX750, (Shaw Gateway,3 portals) , Sony STR-DN1000, Sony BDP-S590, Logitech Harmony 650

2012-10-15, 05:08 PM	#72
blader Rookie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 46" Dynex DX46L150A11, Insignia BD WiFi NS-WBRDVD2-CA,Shaw Cable Pace DC758D e-sata WD hard drive Posts: 22	shaw exo wifi and google navigation I know I'm late to the party. Still: I live in Martindale, Calgary, and I started the Shaw Exo Wifi app for android (Nexus 7) and then started Google navigation. I typed in the address for a hair salon for my monthly haircut. Haircut completed, I checked the Nexus 7 and I was automatically connected to a Shaw exo hotspot. I typed in my next destination in Google navigation and it guided me to my next destination for a flu shot. Flu shot completed, I, again was automatically connected to another Shaw exo hotspot and I typed in my home address. On arrival home, I was connected to my home Wifi. This was a test of Shaw Exo Wifi and Google Navigation working together. In this instance it was flawless. Still, Shaw Exo is a work in progress. It needs many more locations. Nonetheless it was fun!!

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2012-04-04, 09:26 PM	#62
tux Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 762	It is a start, and I'm pleasantly surprised to hear that. Now, they need to expand it to places people actually go, like Polo Park, St. Vital Centre, or The Forks. Downtown (specifically Portage & Graham) and the new Rapid Transit stations would also be great spots, as you'd get all the commuters.

2012-04-07, 02:18 PM	#64
TechGuy8 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cal Gary Posts: 300	Thanks for the update. 2 weeks ago at Shaw 32 Ave NE Calgary location, I was wondering why Shaw Secure is not available.

2012-04-12, 05:43 PM	#66
haddow Rookie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 19	Coverage in edmonton's LRT would be amazing! so much of it is underground with no celluar service. I could see people switching from telus to shaw because they could access the internet during the morning commute. I know i would consider it. from what i understand the equipment shaw is using already handles hand-off between wireless hotspots.

2012-05-14, 07:01 PM	#68
TechGuy8 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cal Gary Posts: 300	They only allow 3 mobile devices auto sign in for Extreme Internet.

2012-05-19, 12:51 PM	#70
MacOSXAddict Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 184	I was at Market Mall in Calgary yesterday and I noticed that ShawOpen was popping up in numerous places in the Mall, despite the mall and it tenants not being on the list for available wifi hotspots on Shaw's website and their Wifi app. It looks like Shaw might be testing it out, but Market Mall looks like it is coming online for the next Shaw Wifi hotspot. *Edit: Also, noticed that Northland Mall also has ShawOpen in areas of the mall where tenants are not listed on the wifi hotspots on Shaw's website and their Wifi app. Looks in general that regional malls are coming online.

2012-10-31, 11:39 AM	#74
Dr.Dave Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 4,821	TKDragon, I just copied that info from Shaw. It says that if you have BB50 you can access Shaw WiFi with 10 different devices. It doesn't say anything about the speed you get, but you would get typical WiFi speeds that depend on how many other users were using that hotspot.

2012-11-01, 03:43 AM	#75
downbeat Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,590	The speeds listed above are top speeds under ideal conditions. From my real-world experience, the speed available depends heavily on how many other users you're sharing the WiFi with. Often, when I'm in one of the Shaw WiFi zones around my neighbourhood, I don't even bother. my smartphone's mobile Internet is usually more reliable and gives better speed.