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Old 10-12-2007 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MD11driver
Here's one for you computer geeks out there...

Get a travel router. Allows you to plug in the room's high-speed CatV internet cable into a very portable (as in almost cigarette-box size), wireless router, then use it as a wireless hub in your hotel room.

That way, with the exception of the mile-long cable in NRT, you're not tied to the desk with a 2' cable when you're trying to watch your slingbox, checking/writing email, writing a book-length reply to APC forums, or *whatever*.

Multiple choices out there. Some under $100. Google "travel router". I've had mine for 2 years now...and trust me...it's much more comfortable reading your email relaxing on the bed, than a stiff-backed chair...especially in SIN where the desk is 30' away from everything. The brand I bought has performed outstandingly...I've never had problem with it...but it's only as good as the hotel's internet signal.

Okay, I'm a geek, but I know there are more of us out there...

P.S.--Make sure you activate the router's internal security features. And, like the current laptop power sources, most can plug into 220V+ outlets...but I'd double check!
I have a few questions about travel routers. The model I'm looking at is a D-link pocket router DWL-G730AP. It has good write-ups and looks good. What brand and model do some of you guys use that you are happy with? And finally have you ever had problems using it at any hotels. The reason I ask this is the tech geek at the computer store told me he didnt think most hotels would allow the signal to be re-directed to wireless and then said a bunch of things that sounded latin to me. Any comments and suggestions would be welcome before i commit. thanks
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