How can I access hotel room internet w/ my xoom

[lopes52]

How can I access hotel room internet with my xoom without having to go to the lobby’s free wifi. Is there a way of rigging this or will I have to continual to lug my laptop to business meetings.

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[rich_r]

I assume that you mean hotel rooms that only have a wired (CAT5) cable connection in the room?

I suggest that you buy a cheap wireless router to take with you. You can pick them up new for $25, but I'm sure you could get a used one for much less. Many of them can be completely configured thru the wireless connection (although sometimes initial configuration needs a wired connection - but you could have that all setup from home before leaving).

[bensode]

Consider a travel router. They are tiny and easy to work with.

Travel Wireless Routers

[dimitri407]

Most hotels have wireless in the rooms now a days. But if not, you would have to bring your own router.

[jjeez]

I can't remember the last timei stayed somewhere without wireless

[Skydog]

I spend a great deal of time in hotels world wide and there are still many that are wired only. This is what I've been using:

TRENDnet-300Mbps-Wireless-N-Travel-TEW-654TR

The router itself is so teeny tiny that it can fit in a shirt pocket!

[bensode]

I've stayed in several hotels in the last two years that offered wifi and cat5 connections. Sometimes the wifi connections were so bad I had to use the cable. Now with my 3g zoom, however, that will never be an issue anymore.

[Lactose the Intolerant]

Just rooted my phone today in case I end up in Timbuktu with only cell phone service... wireless tether works.

[goldsworthy]

I have been in motels without wireless! this one was rated 4 stars!. I am going to get a new travel agent!

[Sardo Numspa]

im in the same boat here. only a wired connection in my hotel room and the radio shack here in cairo only has the giant wireless routers. there is a store around the corner that sells apple products, i wonder if they have that airport express there. that could work.