Hotel Internet

Gene45 · 08-03-2008, 11:01 AM

I have an ACER 9300 running Vista Home. It connects to a wireless network at home, and I am planning to go on a trip and most hotels advertise "high speed internet".

Question is:

" What hardware will I need to be able to connect? Ethernet cable? Telephone cable?"

"What setups do I need on the computer?"

Obviously I have never tried this so I have no idea.

Thanks.

**jcgriff2** · 08-03-2008, 11:11 AM

Hi Gene45. . .

If the hotel has a wireless setup, which most do, you do not need anything other than your system and the hotel's password.

Simply boot-up your laptop, click on Start, then click on Connect To. A list of available wireless signals will appear. Double-click on the hotel's network and if asked to enter the password/phrase - enter it.

Should you experience difficulty in either not being able to connect or the loss of connectivity (limited connectivity - INTRAnet buit no INTERnet), bring your laptop to the lobby where the signal would be stronger.

In 2007, I drove from New Jersey to California and never had a problem connecting in any hotel - except where the signal was weak and did not reach the particular room that I was staying in.

To test this, go to a McDonalds or Dunkin Donuts where wifi is free - and try to connect - or go to a friends/family members house and try.

Lastly, contact the hotel to assure that a wireless signal is available vs. modem.

Good Luck on your trip.

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

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08-03-2008, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gene45 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 82 OS: XP home	Hotel Internet I have an ACER 9300 running Vista Home. It connects to a wireless network at home, and I am planning to go on a trip and most hotels advertise "high speed internet". Question is: " What hardware will I need to be able to connect? Ethernet cable? Telephone cable?" "What setups do I need on the computer?" Obviously I have never tried this so I have no idea. Thanks.

08-03-2008, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,122 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Hotel Internet Hi Gene45. . . If the hotel has a wireless setup, which most do, you do not need anything other than your system and the hotel's password. Simply boot-up your laptop, click on Start, then click on Connect To. A list of available wireless signals will appear. Double-click on the hotel's network and if asked to enter the password/phrase - enter it. Should you experience difficulty in either not being able to connect or the loss of connectivity (limited connectivity - INTRAnet buit no INTERnet), bring your laptop to the lobby where the signal would be stronger. In 2007, I drove from New Jersey to California and never had a problem connecting in any hotel - except where the signal was weak and did not reach the particular room that I was staying in. To test this, go to a McDonalds or Dunkin Donuts where wifi is free - and try to connect - or go to a friends/family members house and try. Lastly, contact the hotel to assure that a wireless signal is available vs. modem. Good Luck on your trip. Regards. . . jcgriff2 . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !