I travel in my profession and often stay in hotels with weak signals, can I use this to access hotel WiFi, that require a password/
2084236
this certainly increases the wifi signal strength, but if a password is required, you'll need to obtain that from the hotel, I imagine.
2084237
you would need access to the router, either to initially set up this range extender by using the wps buttons on the router (if available) and the range extender, or else have the password to light in to the router's network, but the latter is a lengthier process than the former and doesn't seem to work as reliably.
2084238
If you are trying to increase your connection to weak wifi signals on a laptop, I would suggest a wifi adapter with a high-gain antenna. Something like this: 1000mW 1W 802.11g/n High Gain USB Wireless G / N Long-Rang WiFi Network Adapter - Dongle With Original Alfa 5dBi and 9dBi Rubber Antenna *Strongest on the Market* This is basically taking the approach of improving your reach, instead of trying to increase their output, which I think is what you really want to do.
2084239
You would have to be within range of router. there is an initial setup that is easy but requires you to plug it into the router.
2084240
I would think if you have the password you should be good but you would need to get your extender in a spot were signals are good so I would have to say that might not be a good idea
2084241
You would still need to use the password, but it will work for that purpose.
1063017
Yes. A user friendly log in process will help you connect your device to wifi or hotspot if you know the login and password or security code
809635
Well I'm not there so it's hard to make a relatable assessment, but my guess would be to connect to your router with your password then access the www.routerlogin.net web page. Click on the internet tab then select the hotspot you wish to connect to. Then hopefully that webpage will pop up when you open a browser and you can go from there using the info the hotel gave you I guess. By the way if you're able to make it to the page I just described, which may not be the case, I would highly recommend disabling the "Extend my current wireless router's range" option as that would make all of your devices connected to the router visible to the rest of the unsecured network.
2258293
You can listen to internet radio where ever there is wi-fi availability - some, libraries, some restaurants, hotels (some charge a fee). To do so one has to select the wi-fi name used at a particular location and sometimes enter a password on the radio that is provided by the facility having the wi-fi.
1324148
frankly, I do not know. I returned the item because I the factory provided wifi password never worked. I wrote to the customer service twice about the issue and waited for a week before returning the item. It's been almost a month now- still got no response... not that it matters anymore.
1857126
Go to the settings mode and go to join networks & click yes. If it ask for a password put it in
1946944
I used in a Hilton hotel on LA and it worked very well. In anyway, you will need to enter on the webpage to authenticate the access.
1993102
The answer is yes. I use mine when traveling. I wifi my hotel room and sometimes conference rooms. I run my phone, laptop and nook at the same time. It comes with a network cable and power adapter. Plug it in and your device will"see" the router, enter the password and your connected.
1807111
Unfortunately, no. You need physical access to the router and in most cases the password.
1134535
Yes, no issues. Once you connect to the wireless network, you'll be asked for the password.
49122
You can use it strictly as an access point. I travel a lot and use it at hotels that require a sign in page. That way I can still connect my xbox.
1140828
Check with modem supplier or manufacture you might be able to change the passcode to something shorter.
1535732
Actually, yes it can. I recently used this in a hotel that had no wired access, but had a captive login which required me to enter my hotel loyalty program ID. I setup the router to work in WISP mode and it connected to the hotel's SSID. I then attempted to access the Internet from my laptop and was met with the browser window asking me for my credentials and asking me to agree to their TOS. Once I entered all that, all of my connected devices started working (multiple iPads, iPhones, a laptop, and a Chromecast). Every 24 hours all devices stopped working and I had to agree to that page again from just one of the devices.
2260260
Yes it can. However, you will need to have a data plan with your provider to allow for such. With 8.1, you can use it to share a password protected signal without having to share the wi-fi password (such as you might have at your house).
458164
Yes, it works pretty well. As long as it's your network and/or your have the password.
108412
Yes. I use my MDA with wireless router at home and office and use the internet for free. Even when you are on road it picks up wireless connections where available and if you get one that is not secured, you are in luck. It will ask you for the security password if the connection is secured.
1791114
Yes. I bought this to extend a wifi signal that has a login page to gain access.