Monday, August 07, 2006

Globelines Wiz and Worldpass – going WI-FI

Let’s define first what these services are

So what is Worldpass? It allows you to use your existing Globelines Internet service, whether it’s dialup or broadband. Or WIFI

And what it Wiz? Wiz stands for Wireless Internet Zone. It lets you connect to the Internet via WIFI enabled laptop, PDA, or cellphone.

The good thing about this service is you can use your existing internet service and connect to the internet wherever you are. Sounds cool eh? But you need to have the proper equipment. But if you already have it, let’s move to configuration

For manual Wi-Fi configuration:
1. Set the SSID/Network Name of the Wireless LAN enabled device to “GlobeQUEST”. For MAC users, enter the DNS server configuration as (Primary DNS: 203.177.255.10 ; Secondary DNS: 203.127.225.10)
2. Launch the Internet Browser and enter a website you wish to go to
(i.e., www.globelines.com.ph or any other website).
3. A login page will appear to prompt for your User ID and Password. Type in your user ID, followed by “@globelines.com.ph” for Luzon or “@visayas.globelines.com.ph” for Visayas. Example: subscriber@globelines.com.ph) Type in your password.
4. Upon successful authentication, the webpage of your requested URL will appear and you will be connected to Internet. If not, type in the website again.
5. To end your internet session, press “Logout” or type in “http://logout.globquest.com.ph” in the browser window you are using.

For automatic Wi-Fi modems:

General Instructions for WINDOWS XP:
1. Double-click on the Wireless Network Connection icon on the task bar.
2. Click Properties
3. Click the Wireless Network tab.
4. Under Available Networks, select GlobeQUEST and click Configure
5. In the Network Name (SSID) box, enter globequest (all lowercase) and click OK.
6. Click OK again and Close.

Oh btw, going WIFI doesn’t necessarily means that you can go surfing the web from like, mars or something. You need to be in a Hotspot zone in order to use them. As of now, hotspots are located only at

Ayala Center Cebu
Ayala Greenbelt 2
Ayala Greenbelt 3
Coffee Beanery, Greenbelt 3
Cebu City Sports Club
Greenhills Theatre Mall
Mactan Shangri-La Hotel
Pioneer Highlands
RCBC EAT Food Court

Globelines are implementing hotspots in these area soon

Fontana Leisure Park
Fontana Convention Center
Kaya Restaurant, Rockwell
Kelly Blue Café
University of Asia and the Pacific
The Hub, Podium Mall
Bo's Coffee, Davao
Paseo De Santa Rosa

*Configuration came from globe

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