Hotel internet

[Stefx]

Hi
I'm going into a hotel where the internet is wired.
It's one of those that require you to open the Internet Explorer, type in a code (given at the front desk) and then you're in.

How can I use that for my iPad... I can't just plug in my wifi router in there, since it requires typing a login info. Is there a way my laptop can become a wifi bridge for the iPad?

Thanks

 

[BrennB]

Yes, you could wire in your laptop and then create a hotspot/wifi share from there.

If you have Windows7 on your laptop there is a free app called connectify. I use it all the time to make my laptop a hotspot. Google wil lfind it for you. (It installs to your laptop)

If not then follow the instructions on XP/Vista for internet connection sharing. I think there is a post in the help section about how to do that on older laptops. If I can find it I'll come back and link it.

 

[Johan]

If your laptop is a Macintosh, you don't even need a special application. Everything is already in the system software. Just turn on 'internet sharing' in the Sharing system preferences.

 

[BrennB]

Yeah that's similar to the xp/Vista, no app needed just some settings... I just can't remember which settings since I have everything on 7 now.

 

[Bluesjam]

The iPad will show available wifi's so why would you need the laptop?

 

[BrennB]

He said hesbstaying in a wired hotel.

 

[Stefx]

Thanks for the help
How would my XP laptop "emit" a wifi signal?
Do I have to plug some kind of wifi router in my laptop?

 

[BrennB]

No need for router, you'll be making your laptop the router by
Download details: Ad Hoc Internet Sharing with Microsoft Windows XP

Assuming your xp has built in or USB wireless adapter. You plug laptop to the wired hotel and then use ICS to get a wireless link to the iPad

 

[CaptKirk]

I have used my Mac Pro for this. Just as another poster stated, turn on Internet sharing. I tried the same process on a windows 7 laptop and didn't have any luck. I know it's possible with windows but not as easy as the Apple

 

[BrennB]

Cap'n, for windows 7 download "connectify" it makes ICS a one step process, passwords and everything

 

[CaptKirk]

Another special download required to work for windows, I should have known that!!!

 

[Stefx]

No need for router, you'll be making your laptop the router by
Download details: Ad Hoc Internet Sharing with Microsoft Windows XP

Assuming your xp has built in or USB wireless adapter. You plug laptop to the wired hotel and then use ICS to get a wireless link to the iPad

Thanks
I didnt realize the embedded 802.11g laptop antenna could act as a wifi router

 

[BrennB]

Cool huh?

 

[CaptKirk]

Cool huh?

So you got it to work.?

 

[Draper]

Try to get your hands on one of these....I carry it around everywhere, and just plug it into whatever computer (with wired or wireless connection) may be at hand.

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