This pilot fish and his family vacation at a resort condominium for two weeks every year -- and getting an internet connection has been a longstanding challenge.
"Until a few years ago, a connection was only available in public buildings," says fish.
"But about five years ago, I discovered some unprotected Wi-Fi routers accessible near certain windows.
"Two years ago I came loaded for bear with a three-foot Yagi antenna and a super-sensitive Wi-Fi adapter. I turned on my laptop and found a signal -- a very strong signal...
"Turns out the resort had installed Wi-Fi in every unit! I was thrilled and disappointed at the same time."
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