Can you use this in hotels' wifi? How?
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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.
594401
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.
1667752
According to the manufacturer's website, you need a "WiFi Qumi Dongle" to use that feature. I have not located such a thing as yet. It is not listed as a purchasable accessory on that site.
1757932
It can work as a repeater no problem without any power supply. It has a long lasting battery. I used it last week in a hotel exactly like that, with a room with a weak signal and it worked the treat. Other advantage, all your devices can connect to it, with the wifi only allocating one IP address to the device. So it is quicker to get all your devices up and running, and also you can connect more devices than some hotels allow...
174190
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
2127910
Heck if I know. Seems kinda long run. That's what the wifi is for. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. I'm not too savvy on this technology.
681187
I dont see the option..I only use it with wifi, but I havent really tried to add that option.
1324870
And the overseas question is easy. Just get a USB adapter for whatever type of wall socket they use in your destination country. Many hotel rooms provide USB sockets, making even this unnecessary.
451498
Yes you can. I also found a converter, so it will plug into an older two-prong opening. I stay in a lot of older hotels, so I need the flexibility.
344126
For me, when I connect it a the hotel's wired network connection, creates a wifi hotspot that I then connect all my devices to, much like your wireless network at home. I find it more reliable than using the hotel's wifi and can control my personal security much easier.
435048
I plugged it into a USB port in a pc that did not have wifi capabilities. ..it works great...but I am not sure about your situation
1900142
Agree with Marc Swindle... there is no hardware setup required (although instructions will encourage you to plug it into a Mac or Win laptop to personalize and register, but this is not necessary). Instead, just plug it into a USB charger for power (like for your phone), plug in the Cat5 cable, then wifi connect your iPad/Android tablet using the "Supervisor Code" stamped on the side of the router. You can adjust settings wirelessly as needed. Also note: Even in hotels without a hardwire Ethernet, the router will also talk to a wireless connection and will repeat to your devices.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
1716077
When I bought this, I thought it was ready for wifi but it's not. I'm thinking I need to purchase an airport card (extra $30). I can't get an answer on this. Sorry, not sure I helped.
1039432
In the described situation this would not work as a wireless repeater because of the poor quality signal. If there was a wired connection in the room you could use this to convert that to a strong wireless signal. There aren't any products that will help you correct poor signal strength at a hotel. The only options that exist are connecting via a wired connection if offered by the hotel, relocating closer to their wireless access point or connecting via an air card or hotspot that uses a 3g or 4g cellular connection.
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I tested it out on my home wifi which uses WPA security and a password. The interface is a bit of a pain so it does take some getting used to. Also you have to know what security protocols (IE WPA, WPA2, WEP) is being used. The router can not figure that out on its own like a PC or Tablet can. In the end it worked just fine with my home network with security. If you are at a hotel you might need to ask them what security protocol they use.
1769228
Hi,Good question I don't believe that you can although there are other wifi systems that will please check out the offerings from the Logitech smart radio or the Grace radio line. Hope this helps with your quest.Thanks,
1596791
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.