Lasqueti Wireless - High-speed Internet Access

"Internet Access for the Central Strait and Northern Gulf Islands"

In the summer of 2007, the Lasqueti Internet Access Society set up a broadband radio transmitter on the Quality Foods building on the Alberni highway above Parksville. This equipment provides a dedicated, wireless high-speed internet connection to both residents and visitors to Lasqueti Island and surrounding areas.  Anyone who can receive our signal can purchase time on the Lasqueti Wireless system via an automated transaction, paid by Credit Card.

>>Buy Wireless Time<<    >>Check Usage<<    >>Pricing<<    >>Help<<

To access Lasqueti Wireless, you will need:

1. Either: :
   • A computer with a WIFI card or wireless adapter (for a "hotspot" connection near a tower access point,  e.g. in False Bay)
     OR
   • a dedicated radio with antenna (for "member" connection).
2. Purchase connection time on the LIAS Lasqueti Wireless network using an existing Credit Card or a PayPal account.

Sign-up for Lasqueti Wireless!

To access a high-speed internet connection on Lasqueti:

• Hotspot access : visit Lasqueti Wireless Hotspot and click "Sign-Up";
• LIAS Members:   login to Lasqueti Wireless members site with your broadband account info

There are further instructions and help on the Lasqueti Wireless site, but in short, you'll be asked to:

• sign-up for a Lasqueti Wireless account;
• pay for the period you require service
  (you will be re-directed to PayPal during account sign-up - all major credit cards accepted);
• login to the Lasqueti Wireless service;
• Play nicely!  (see Broadband Acceptable Use Policy)

That's it.
This account provides access to broadband internet connection (Note: this is completely separate from your lasqueti.ca website and e-mail accounts). Before activating your account, you should already be receiving the wireless signal.  See "Getting Help" below to find out more about receiving the signal.

Make Payments or Check Usage

Once you have a connection on Lasqueti Wireless, you can check your bandwidth usage or see how much time you have left, and make online payments to your account to purchase additional time.

• Hotspot access : visit Lasqueti Wireless Hotspot;
• LIAS Members:   login to Lasqueti Wireless members site with your broadband account info

Getting Help

- Having trouble with the sign-up or login procedure? 
- Paypal giving you woes?
- Need assistance evaluating your location?
- Want to buy a radio antenae or hire an installer?      
For help with any Lasqueti Wireless issues, please contact...

• Toll Free (leave a message): 1-877-838-5778
• e-mail support - please use our Contact Form (be sure to select Category: Wireless Support)

If you are in Gilles Bay, try:

• John Dove at 604-486-7100

Please keep in mind that Lasqueti Wireless is largely run by volunteers as a community service - we try very hard to support our users as quickly as possible, but thank-you for your patience.

If you have questions see the LIAS Forum "How does our broadband work"  http://lasqueti.ca/node/2014