Testing testing 1 2 3 am I logged on? This is a test of a wireless broadband connection to Free Republic. The T1 was turned on a few minutes ago and I've just switched on my connection about 2.5 miles away from the access point using a 19dB 2.4 GHz WiFi antenna from SmartBridges.com. This is a good way to get broadband service in rural areas where the phone company and cable company do not offer wireless service. Any entrepreneural FReepers in a similar situation with networking skills might consider starting a wireless broadband service in their area.