Free Wireless Internet (WiFi) Access Points in Austin, Texas

A reminder about comments...Posted by Josh (www) at 00:24am August 16, 2005 Flag This

They've got great coverage, now. Keep in mind that the complaints were posted over two years ago -- the most recent comments are above the older comments. Most places weren't offering any wifi at that time, so these guys were already ahead of the curve.

Anyway, this place is definitely recommended!

Just FantasticPosted by Steve at 3:31pm July 17, 2004 Flag This

The Town is just great, the music is fantastic, but most of all..picture this sitting in an Irish pub sipping your ICE COLD beer or your favorite drink whilst the temp is 100 degrees F outside, fresh and very comfortable inside watching the world go by, chatting and able to access the internet at high speeds via your wireless laptop for FREE..Yeh I know what your thinking..hmm there is a GOD.

Great Pub, Great WirelessPosted by TDAWG at 7:00pm February 20, 2004 Flag This

I'm sitting in the pub right now, using a MAC, which of course picked up the network. No problem. Seems to have a decent bandwidth, better than the so-called "high speed" of my hotel room.

The spot right next to the window overlooking 6th street is the sweetspot for me.

[No title]Posted by Anonymous at 3:26pm July 12, 2003 Flag This

Tried it before the recent upgrades. Got a weak but usable signal from a table looking out the front window over 6th Street. Even then, the combination of a great view, a pint of Guinness, and Internet access was divine. If the recent upgrades have boosted download speeds, then the front of B.D. Riley's may well be the best place to surf in all of Austin. I'll have to check it out and report back on the improvements.

[No title]Posted by John Michael at 5:04pm June 30, 2003 Flag This

Connection now works GREAT!. Signal has now doubled what it was upon original install....and it's free.
Cheers

Coverage BoostedPosted by Steve Basile (www) at 6:22pm June 15, 2003 Flag This

No prob with moving the lengthy part of my description back here--thanks.

Coverage is now fixed--we have moved the access point forward about 40 feet and now have strong signals throughout the pub. Our lead glass dividers make some dead spots along the side walls, but otherwise, surf and drink to your heart's content!

From original description...Posted by Josh Knowles (www) at 01:21am April 29, 2003 Flag This

I placed this extra info here to help keep the location descriptions brief. Hope that's cool with whomever posted it.

"Coverage is good and fairly even in back bar, spotty in front bar. Considering adding a Linksys WSB24 to boost the signal, unless someone has a better/cheaper idea for antenna or booster."

JPosted by J at 8:59pm April 26, 2003 Flag This

Decent speed when connected... spoke with two of the managers (or owners) and they said that the glass partitions on the side booths offer up some interference. They are looking into adding a booster or moving the WAP up front.