does it work in hotels? I travel a lot and various hotels will have wireless but you need to authenticate via some webpage password or code they give.
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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.
1946945
yes, RAVPower comes with it's own wifi, so you connect to it's own wifi and you're set to view or transfer files wirelessly
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Oh yes very good point I forgot to list in my review, it does not work with any hotspot requiring website based login. I tried Hilton, Holiday Inn and no dice.
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Think of it as a router. The router needs to connect to the internet via the hotels internet (wired or wireless). It then rebroadcasts it via your own network. So, yes it will work in hotels but you will still have to to do the password/code that the hotel gives you.
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As I recall, the last hotel we stayed at provided the type of connection that the first web page you went to (no matter what URL you tried to browse to) required you to enter your room # and last name. I connected the this hub to the hotel WiFi, then my tablet to the hub, got that prompt and entered my room # and last name, and was then able to surf like normal. The only difference (between connecting tablet to hotel WiFi deirectly) was that I could also interact with this hub via the browser. If my memory is correct, I don't believe our other devices where then asked for the login information.
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As I recall, the last hotel we stayed at provided the type of connection that the first web page you went to (no matter what URL you tried to browse to) required you to enter your room # and last name. I connected the this hub to the hotel WiFi, then my tablet to the hub, got that prompt and entered my room # and last name, and was then able to surf like normal. The only difference (between connecting tablet to hotel WiFi deirectly) was that I could also interact with this hub via the browser. If my memory is correct, I don't believe our other devices where then asked for the login information. As I recall, the last hotel we stayed at provided the type of connection that the first web page you went to (no matter what URL you tried to browse to) required you to enter your room # and last name. I connected the this hub to the hotel WiFi, then my tablet to the hub, got that prompt and entered my room # and last name, and was then able to surf like normal. The only difference (between connecting tablet to hotel WiFi deirectly) was that I could also interact with this hub via the browser. If my memory is correct, I don't believe our other devices where then asked for the login... » Read More As I recall, the last hotel we stayed at provided the type of connection that the first web page you went to (no matter what URL you tried to browse to) required you to enter your room # and last name. I connected the this hub to the hotel WiFi, then my tablet to the hub, got that prompt and entered my room # and last name, and was then able to surf like normal. The only difference (between connecting tablet to hotel WiFi deirectly) was that I could also interact with this hub via the browser. If my memory is correct, I don't believe our other devices where then asked for the login information. « Show Less
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Yep...I use WPA2 and it never has any connectivity trouble. It isn't fun typing in a complex pass code, but I've only had to do it once. I use an AirPort Extreme access point. (Previous generation)
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It should. It all depends on your wireless card, not the operating system. If you look up your card and it says it can read Wireless-N (802.11n), then you should be in business.
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I hotel wi-fi is normally like any other wi-fi and signing on to it is just like signing on to wi-fi in your home. If a password is required, it is just like at home. The only thing different about this radio is that it will hold a maximum of three signon configurations at once. If you need to add a fourth, you must delete one of the three already in the radio. If the hotel wi-fi is open, this is not an issue but you just need to look for the name. Since you only need to signin to your home wi-fi one time, it is easy to become comlacent because it remembers the home configuration for future signons, and you need to remember how to sign on to a new configuration when away from home in a motel. Remember three configurations are the max the radio can remember at once. Without a computer keyboard, signing in on the radio is a little more time consuming than a new signin on a computer.
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We used it while in Jamaica last month and didn't have a problem. The resort we stayed at had wifi and we were able to connect without issues.
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Ricardo, This is not correct. It will work on other networks. You only need to set-up the iphone and the camera plugged in to do the initial setup (like at home). Once set-up, you can take your camera anywhere, when you plug it in (power) to the wall, just open your app and change the wifi network to to pulbic (hotel) one, and enter password. Should work fine for your use.
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it is wireless which means it can connect anywhere you take it as long as you have a password...SO YES
174189
Yes it works well at hotels. All you do is open the app and use it to access the network. I love this device. Wouldn't travel without it.
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As it has worked for me, I just plug in the cable and it works - your service provider has no control (and therefore cannot charge extra) over how you use the internet connection that you are already paying for. I found it to work seamlessly (used it mostly while travelling; in hotels where they have an internet connection/cable in the room but no wireless - yes there are many places like that in the world) with my tablet, iPad and phone.
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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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I'm pretty sure because its wireless you can see it from any distance if signing in remotely. I've never had a problem logging into the IP address from any distance, although I use it much more frequently from within the home with wifi.
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I don't think it would work at the hotel. You would have to be able to connect directly to the modem/router first, do the set up then disconnect the cables to complete the setup.
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there must be some problem with the building code, as the wireless would to be determined by some air wireless router located in the building. It would also require some type of programming to connect wirelessly as many wireless routers need passwords are pass codes. Check to see if this is a multi-family requirement where it is tied into the overall building fire system which would seem reasonable or if it is also required for individual/R 2 residential usage which I would think we would be problematic especially as a replacement unit in the existing home or apartment. Normally this requirement would be grandfathered and not applicable. there must be some problem with the building code, as the wireless would to be determined by some air wireless router located in the building. It would also require some type of programming to connect wirelessly as many wireless routers need passwords are pass codes. Check to see if this is a multi-family requirement where it is tied into the overall building fire system which would seem reasonable or if it is also required for individual/R 2 residential usage which I would think we would be problematic especially as a replacement unit in the existing home or apartment. Normally this... » Read More there must be some problem with the building code, as the wireless would to be determined by some air wireless router located in the building. It would also require some type of programming to connect wirelessly as many wireless routers need passwords are pass codes. Check to see if this is a multi-family requirement where it is tied into the overall building fire system which would seem reasonable or if it is also required for individual/R 2 residential usage which I would think we would be problematic especially as a replacement unit in the existing home or apartment. Normally this requirement would be grandfathered and not applicable. « Show Less
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After the device is plugged in, switched to "Wireless", you connect to it, then go to www.routerlogin.net on your laptop, notebook, etc. The website will start looking for all available WiFi connections. You select the one for the hotel and enter the security information for the connection. If more information is required, you can go to the website for the hotel's WiFi and enter it then.
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Only if you plug the hotels Ethernet cable into the device the your wireless items will connect to it and you will get the "Log In Screen", you can the connect many devices to the units wifi, the htel will only see one.... the router... device
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It would work and don't forgert like I did...well I really did not forget..I did not know...you need a wireless keypad and wireless mouseIt would work and be very functionalMaria
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I had to set this up on our guest network which used a different security profile (WPA used instead of WPA2). This seemed to make it work, but I haven't tried to connect again on the WPA2 network.