Travel and the Airport Express: Is it possible to use this in a hotel room that has an internet connection to create a wifi signal for my iPod Touch?
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I have used it to set up wifi in hotels that only had an ethernet connection in rooms. That's one of the reasons I got it in the first place, so I could use my laptop in places other than the desk. I've also used it in offices that only have an ethernet connection. You do have to set it up FIRST on your system to create the SSID and password. If you're going to use it in hotels or on the road, definitely set up the password.
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Yes, it is intended to create hotspots or wifi networks in small commercial buildings like hotels. You can set it up to charge for use in a variety of ways.
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It really has a nice clear, strong sound, but it can only operate by embedding an older model airport express inside the unit. It is an easy install. Once the airport express is installed, the unit will connect to your wifi network, and you can select it thru AirPlay.
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yes it can pick up wifi signals....some places have passwords but restaurants and such allow access...
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The wi-fi capability of the ipod touch can be used anywhere wi-fi is available -- just like using a laptop at an airport or at starbucks to check your email, for instance, requires you to sign up to a provider's fee-based plan, using a touch also requires such fees. Similarly, using your own wireless network on it is obviously no different from using it with your computer. You cannot download ebooks, however it can open pdf files within the browser. So a good way around this limitation would be to send the ebook to yourself as an attatchement!hope that helps!fawaznas
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Hi!if you don't mind me asking, since I already have a wireless network in my house and the airport express can be use to stream my itunes music, all I would need to buy are the AE, and the cables to connect it to my speakers (and use my iphone 4 as a control remote).am I right?thanks!
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Yes, you can use this to make any non-wireless router produce a wifi signal through the HooToo Tripmate. Just connect one of the empty CAT5 ports on your router to the WAN input on the TripMate and then configure your wireless network to require a password (key). The same method is used to produce a secure personal wifi hotspot at Hotels, the only difference is, once configured you just connect it to the Hotel wired port in your room and your laptop or tablet that has once connected to the TripMate will automatically re-connect when its in range.
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Pretty sure you need a wireless router in your home, yes. The WiFi on the iPod Touch can only find wireless interenet where wireless internet exists. Routers are fairly cheap and easy to set up, or so I've been told (I don't know how it all works either!).Otherwise, it'll work anywhere there's free WiFi. As I've never used WiFi, I've no idea if you need to ask the store (coffee shop, bookstore, hotel, wherever) for a password(??) -OR- If you just click to find internet and it does it(??)
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I returned mine since the wifi connection didn't work. You can connect to the hotel wifi. the radio will recognize the wifi and ask for the password which the hotel will provide to you. just check it out at home first to make sure there is no problem internally with connecting to wifi. we are in Europe now and using my iPhone to get radio stations all over the world. we connect to the wifi in the apartment or hotel we are staying in.
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Yes. After setting it up so that you can connect to it via wifi do the following: 1. Turn it on. 2. Connect your computer or Tablet or smart phone to it. 3. Go to the Elite's page usually 10.10.10.254 and then Network, then Internet and search for the hotel wifi connection you want to connect to. 4. Then choose it and save it. 5. Then open another tab in your browser and go to say google.com and the hotel's sign-in/click thru page will appear. 6. Login as you would otherwise. 7. Connect your other devices to the Hootoo and you are good to go.Note: If it reverts back to 10.10.10.254 then you need to get the firmware swapped out for the one that is designed for connecting to hotels. Easy peasy. Yes. After setting it up so that you can connect to it via wifi do the following: 1. Turn it on. 2. Connect your computer or Tablet or smart phone to it. 3. Go to the Elite's page usually 10.10.10.254 and then Network, then Internet and search for the hotel wifi connection you want to connect to. 4. Then choose it and save it. 5. Then open another tab in your browser and go to say google.com and the hotel's sign-in/click thru page will appear. 6. Login as you would otherwise. 7. Connect your other devices to the Hootoo and you are good to go.Note: If it reverts back to... » Read More Yes. After setting it up so that you can connect to it via wifi do the following: 1. Turn it on. 2. Connect your computer or Tablet or smart phone to it. 3. Go to the Elite's page usually 10.10.10.254 and then Network, then Internet and search for the hotel wifi connection you want to connect to. 4. Then choose it and save it. 5. Then open another tab in your browser and go to say google.com and the hotel's sign-in/click thru page will appear. 6. Login as you would otherwise. 7. Connect your other devices to the Hootoo and you are good to go.Note: If it reverts back to 10.10.10.254 then you need to get the firmware swapped out for the one that is designed for connecting to hotels. Easy peasy. « Show Less
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Yes if you have the password for the wifi as you would if you are staying at the hotel or so. So for the delay I was unavailabe. Hope this helps if any further question please feel free to ask.
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You won't need it, if you're streaming through iTunes. You would just redirect the sound output to whatever AirPort wifi receiver the AirGo is attached to. Be warned: the newer-shaped AirPorts won't fit in the older AirGo's. I don't know if AirPorts work with Bluetooth, so if they don't, the speaker wouldn't either, I suspect.
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No, It is not good for Hotel. However it is good for extending wireless connection in the home.
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This device was meant for use back in the day when hotels only used to provide wired ethernet connections, so, it does not provide a wireless internet connection on its own. It is handy if you're traveling to a place that WiFi connections are not prevalent.
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yes, it will work as an access point, meaning you connect to its own SSID (WiFi Broadcast Name) and use Airplay.
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No, that's not true. But the tiniest amount of WiFi interference will knock out your connection to this thing. I rarely, if ever, have the same problem with an Apple Airport Express connected to some powered speakers.
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I'm not extremely good with computer savvy. but I think the answer is yes. It appears that the aircard creates Wi-Fi in the area of my home. my wife has an ipad and it serves her well. Also when we have guests they are able to use their devices. All in all I am very happy with it.