Traveling, and need info on wireless internet....?

Question

I am traveling for work and was thinking I may need internet access while I'm away. I don't know too much about computers and wireless, but I heard if you bring an ethernet cord, you can most likely plug it in and get internet access from your hotel room, is that true?

I know my laptop already has a built in wireless connection, but it is not connected (I usually use my Comcast broadband modem with a USB ethernet adapter). If I wanted wireless access on the road, would I need to simply buy a wireless card (In the sense that I won't be near a modem) or will I need to subscribe to a particular wireless service and get a card, and/or install the program on my laptop?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! :o)

Answer 1

Call the hotel and ask them what they offer for internet connection. Most upscale hotels offer both a wired and wireless connection for a small fee, $10 I believe it is per 24 hours. Take an ethernet cable with you if you dont have one they are very inexpensive, but come in handy if they do not offer wireless. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=242778&CatId=749

If your computer already has wireless built in you will not need to buy a wireless card, you already have it =). You will not need to install any software to access a wireless network, you'll just need to browse for available wireless networks using the windows wireless networking tool. Simply double click an available network, usually one that doesn't have a pad lock next to it and lauch your internet browser. One of two things will happen at this point, you'll be connected to the internet or you'll be at a screen which will ask for payment to access the internet.

Best thing to do is to just call the hotel ahead of time.

Answer 2

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