Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
If it's an older 'book, say running a Classic OS I've also found that it's necessary to have AppleTalk turned on, as well as having TCP/IP set to DHCP. This even if you're using an ethernet network that doesn't necessarily have other Macs on it. Later.Howard On 8/18/05, bobgir2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Plug it in, set the ethernet TCP/IP to get it's address via dhcp. It shouldn't be any more complex than that. Certainly no more complex than the Airport connection. Bruce - Thanks. Next time I travel with the iBook, this is what I'll try. Let me be certain I understand you: System Prefs Network Tab Location: Automatic Show: Built-in Ethernet Configure IPv4: Using DHCP. Click on Apply Now button That it?? Are you positive the ethernet port works? Is it enabled in the Network Port Configurations part of the Network preferences? The last time I used that Ethernet port was when I was between desktop computers and using the iBook as my main machine. At that time, six months ago, it was connected to my DSL modem via Ethernet cable and working just fine. It hasn't been treated roughly, dropped, etc., since that time so I presume it is working. Thanks for responding, bob -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
On Aug 17, 2005, at 7:33 PM, bobgir2004 wrote: Is there some URL out there where I can find instructions for how to hook up at hotels/motels using the Ethernet setup? Plug it in, set the ethernet TCP/IP to get it's address via dhcp. It shouldn't be any more complex than that. Certainly no more complex than the Airport connection. Are you positive the ethernet port works? Is it enabled in the Network Port Configurations part of the Network preferences? -- Bruce Johnson This is the sig who says 'Ni!' -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
On Aug 17, 2005, at 7:33 PM, bobgir2004 wrote: Is there some URL out there where I can find instructions for how to hook up at hotels/motels using the Ethernet setup? Plug it in, set the ethernet TCP/IP to get it's address via dhcp. It shouldn't be any more complex than that. Certainly no more complex than the Airport connection. Are you positive the ethernet port works? Is it enabled in the Network Port Configurations part of the Network preferences?\ -- Bruce Johnson One thing I've discovered in using my Lombard w/ ethernet cable is that I occasionally have to push the plug in the back to get a better connection. Not hard but just enough to make solid connection. There appears to be just a tiny bit of slop with the jack plugged in. This seems to makes the difference between getting a connection and not, or minimally, a poor vs good connection. This is worth checking out as a possibility anyhow. Dave -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
Plug it in, set the ethernet TCP/IP to get it's address via dhcp. It shouldn't be any more complex than that. Certainly no more complex than the Airport connection. Bruce - Thanks. Next time I travel with the iBook, this is what I'll try. Let me be certain I understand you: System Prefs Network Tab Location: Automatic Show: Built-in Ethernet Configure IPv4: Using DHCP. Click on Apply Now button That it?? Are you positive the ethernet port works? Is it enabled in the Network Port Configurations part of the Network preferences? The last time I used that Ethernet port was when I was between desktop computers and using the iBook as my main machine. At that time, six months ago, it was connected to my DSL modem via Ethernet cable and working just fine. It hasn't been treated roughly, dropped, etc., since that time so I presume it is working. Thanks for responding, bob -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
Usually at Best Western. Both places had free high speed internet connections available. Be advised that you should carry a ethernet cable with you as not all offered wireless connections. Each motel that did not offer wireless had a modem and ethernet cable available in the room for use plus usually one available in the lobby. On the rare occasions I travel, I take the G3 iBook running 10.3.9, with AirPort Card, with me. I have zero problems connecting to Wi-Fi setups. I have had zero success connecting using the Ethernet cable connection. I have called the hotels' tech support numbers, but often it's a case of checking in around 7:00 in the evening, trying to connect using the Ethernet cable, failing, calling tech support, getting a promise to call back and they never do call back. Is there some URL out there where I can find instructions for how to hook up at hotels/motels using the Ethernet setup? Many thanks, bob -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
Usually at Best Western. Both places had free high speed internet connections available. Be advised that you should carry a ethernet cable with you as not all offered wireless connections. Each motel that did not offer wireless had a modem and ethernet cable available in the room for use plus usually one available in the lobby. On the rare occasions I travel, I take the G3 iBook running 10.3.9, with AirPort Card, with me. I have zero problems connecting to Wi-Fi setups. I have had zero success connecting using the Ethernet cable connection. I have called the hotels' tech support numbers, but often it's a case of checking in around 7:00 in the evening, trying to connect using the Ethernet cable, failing, calling tech support, getting a promise to call back and they never do call back. Is there some URL out there where I can find instructions for how to hook up at hotels/motels using the Ethernet setup? Many thanks, bob -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
On Aug 15, 2005, at 9:58 AM, bobgir2004 wrote: I have had zero success connecting using the Ethernet cable connection. I have called the hotels' tech support numbers, but often it's a case of checking in around 7:00 in the evening, trying to connect using the Ethernet cable, failing, calling tech support, getting a promise to call back and they never do call back. Is there some URL out there where I can find instructions for how to hook up at hotels/motels using the Ethernet setup? In my limited experience, it's a matter of making sure that I have network settings configured for DHCP. If that doesn't work, sounds like a good excuse to try an Airport Express ;-) TjL -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
On 8/15/05, Timothy Luoma [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Aug 15, 2005, at 9:58 AM, bobgir2004 wrote: I have had zero success connecting using the Ethernet cable connection. I have called the hotels' tech support numbers, but often it's a case of checking in around 7:00 in the evening, trying to connect using the Ethernet cable, failing, calling tech support, getting a promise to call back and they never do call back. Is there some URL out there where I can find instructions for how to hook up at hotels/motels using the Ethernet setup? In my limited experience, it's a matter of making sure that I have network settings configured for DHCP. If that doesn't work, sounds like a good excuse to try an Airport Express ;-) TjL I've found that it helps to reboot sometimes. Are you using the automatic connection feature ? You may have to do it manually. -- Ron http://krowmagnum.4mg.com/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
I'm sure 50 miles is too far to go for wifi too, Clark, but if you're out their way, Panera's says there's a wifi cafe at Gilroy, CA. :) FYI, I just picked up a Hawking brand 802.11g wifi router at CompUSA that'll be free (well, $3 or so for taxes) after rebates. It's going to be one of the prizes at KFest next year. :) LaterHoward -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
I just completed a 5000 mile trip from San Diego to Traverse City Michigan. The routes taken were from San Diego I15 to I70 to I76 to I80 to I94 to I196 to US131 to Traverse City. From Traverse City US131 to I196 to I 94 to I80 to I57 to I44 to I40 to I15 to San Diego. Every overnite stop we made we stayed at Best Western or Holiday Inn Express. Usually at Best Western. Both places had free high speed internet connections available. Be advised that you should carry a ethernet cable with you as not all offered wireless connections. Each motel that did not offer wireless had a modem and ethernet cable available in the room for use plus usually one available in the lobby. The reason for carrying a ethernet cable with you is that sometimes the furnished cable is pretty beat up or missing. Be on the safe side!! All the motels that offered wireless had great connections in the rooms and at the pool areas as well. Once in Traverse City I used Jwire to locate all the hotspots in the city. I discovered 6 that were free all conveniently located in the surrounding area. The on I used most of the time had a popup page for agreement for their usage. Other than agreeing to their conditions page before being given access to the net, there was no problems what so ever. So travelers and seekers of free internet sites. Use Jwire to locate the free and paid sites in the area in question. While traveling watch the roadside signs the Motels put up most are now updating their signs to indicate Highspeed internet access is available and for sure all Best Western and Holiday Inn have it through out the West and MidWest Wayne Getchel San Diego Ca, USA Retired Subject: Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report At 4:54 AM -0700 8/12/05, Howard Katz wrote: A growing chain throughout the midwest, called Panera's Cafe offers free wifi at almost all of their establishments. I'm pretty sure there's a good number of them on the West Coast too. (several near here are located near a Starbucks, who charge $6/hour!). Also if you need an email fix, be sure to look up local libraries and community colleges--more and more of them offer free wifi too. Later.Howard I've heard of them but all the ones in CA I know of are in So Cal, a little too far south to drive for wireless. They would be preferable to me as I don't drink coffee. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
A growing chain throughout the midwest, called Panera's Cafe offers free wifi at almost all of their establishments. I'm pretty sure there's a good number of them on the West Coast too. (several near here are located near a Starbucks, who charge $6/hour!). Also if you need an email fix, be sure to look up local libraries and community colleges--more and more of them offer free wifi too. Later.Howard We have them in the Northeast, too. Many public libraries also have wi-fi = Mike Amato mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
On 8/12/05, Michael J. Amato [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A growing chain throughout the midwest, called Panera's Cafe offers free wifi at almost all of their establishments. I'm pretty sure there's a good number of them on the West Coast too. (several near here are located near a Starbucks, who charge $6/hour!). Also if you need an email fix, be sure to look up local libraries and community colleges--more and more of them offer free wifi too. Later.Howard We have them in the Northeast, too. Many public libraries also have wi-fi = Mike Amato mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Here's a site with a bunch of free wifi info: http://www.wififreespot.com/ -- Ron http://krowmagnum.4mg.com/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
On Friday, August 12, 2005, at 12:13 PM, Krow Magnum wrote: Here's a site with a bunch of free wifi info: http://www.wififreespot.com/ And I'll chime in that if anyone wants to come visit Winston-Salem, NC you can get free wifi in downtown on 4th St between main and spruce.. it's been available for over a year, maybe almost 2.. -- Alan Miller Underwater Photographer °°.°.°.°. http://home.earthlink.net/~uwphoto/ Lombard400, 512MB RAM, OS X.2.8 eBay ID uwphotoer Live each day like it is your last because someday you'll be right. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
At 4:54 AM -0700 8/12/05, Howard Katz wrote: A growing chain throughout the midwest, called Panera's Cafe offers free wifi at almost all of their establishments. I'm pretty sure there's a good number of them on the West Coast too. (several near here are located near a Starbucks, who charge $6/hour!). Also if you need an email fix, be sure to look up local libraries and community colleges--more and more of them offer free wifi too. Later.Howard I've heard of them but all the ones in CA I know of are in So Cal, a little too far south to drive for wireless. They would be preferable to me as I don't drink coffee. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
Last week my family was on vacation in Oregon. We travelled there (and back) from California via Amtrak's Coast Starlight (late as usual). While on the train I was able to connect my iBook through my cell phone (Verizon). Back in the mountains I had no access but along I-5 in both California and Oregon I was able to connect without a problem. The Phoenix Suites hotel we stayed at in Albany, OR offered free wireless Internet access which was one reason we stayed there. Connection was just a matter of saying yes to the OS X.3 prompt when it asked if I wanted to use the hotel's wireless APs. The hotel is 4 stories and had (IIRC) 6 APs, the claimed coverage through the hotel, I had good connections from rooms on two different floors and the lobby. The system intercepts your web access puts up a web page detailing terms of service (basically they don't allow file sharing services) and virus warnings. After that it works normally. My only complaint is that it puts that page up every couple of hours. And after it puts up that page you can't back up and get back to the page you were trying to get to. They only need to do it once. E-mail and news programs had no problem at all. My daughter had the same experience using OS X.2.8 on her Wallstreet. I was a bit surprised as I thought the Source Forge driver took a little more effort to find an AP. From Albany we drove to The Dalles which is about 80 miles east of Portland along the Columbia River. There we stayed at the Shilo Inn. It also offered free wireless Internet. Our experience there was the same including the persistent web page intercept. The third place we stayed at was an old dingy motel in Medford (having found no better place in town with a vacancy). No Internet and my cell phone was on the Extended Network meaning I could make voice calls but not data. On the way back to Albany we stopped for gas and I was able to access a free WiFi AP from the service station. But I was driving so I couldn't read my mail along the way. It's a small sample but the free Internet access worked fine. My ISP has dialup access points around California and national dialup for a $3/mo fee. In the past I have used it but this time I didn't hoping I could use the hotel wireless access and my cell phone. And except for one day I was able to. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
On 8/11/05, Clark Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last week my family was on vacation in Oregon. We travelled there (and back) from California via Amtrak's Coast Starlight (late as usual). While on the train I was able to connect my iBook through my cell phone (Verizon). Back in the mountains I had no access but along I-5 in both California and Oregon I was able to connect without a problem. The Phoenix Suites hotel we stayed at in Albany, OR offered free wireless Internet access which was one reason we stayed there. Connection was just a matter of saying yes to the OS X.3 prompt when it asked if I wanted to use the hotel's wireless APs. The hotel is 4 stories and had (IIRC) 6 APs, the claimed coverage through the hotel, I had good connections from rooms on two different floors and the lobby. The system intercepts your web access puts up a web page detailing terms of service (basically they don't allow file sharing services) and virus warnings. After that it works normally. My only complaint is that it puts that page up every couple of hours. And after it puts up that page you can't back up and get back to the page you were trying to get to. They only need to do it once. E-mail and news programs had no problem at all. My daughter had the same experience using OS X.2.8 on her Wallstreet. I was a bit surprised as I thought the Source Forge driver took a little more effort to find an AP. From Albany we drove to The Dalles which is about 80 miles east of Portland along the Columbia River. There we stayed at the Shilo Inn. It also offered free wireless Internet. Our experience there was the same including the persistent web page intercept. The third place we stayed at was an old dingy motel in Medford (having found no better place in town with a vacancy). No Internet and my cell phone was on the Extended Network meaning I could make voice calls but not data. On the way back to Albany we stopped for gas and I was able to access a free WiFi AP from the service station. But I was driving so I couldn't read my mail along the way. It's a small sample but the free Internet access worked fine. My ISP has dialup access points around California and national dialup for a $3/mo fee. In the past I have used it but this time I didn't hoping I could use the hotel wireless access and my cell phone. And except for one day I was able to. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway A few months ago I was at a Motel 6 in Illinois with free wifi and it was a one clicker type of deal too. My PB G4 picked up the signal as soon as I booted it and I never had any PIA pages or terms popping up. That would be annoying but for free (no add-on charges that are not already added-on) you can't complain too much. -- Ron http://krowmagnum.4mg.com/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report
On 8/11/05, Clark Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last week my family was on vacation in Oregon. We travelled there (and back) from California via Amtrak's Coast Starlight (late as usual). While on the train I was able to connect my iBook through my cell phone (Verizon). Back in the mountains I had no access but along I-5 in both California and Oregon I was able to connect without a problem. The Phoenix Suites hotel we stayed at in Albany, OR offered free wireless Internet access which was one reason we stayed there. Connection was just a matter of saying yes to the OS X.3 prompt when it asked if I wanted to use the hotel's wireless APs. The hotel is 4 stories and had (IIRC) 6 APs, the claimed coverage through the hotel, I had good connections from rooms on two different floors and the lobby. The system intercepts your web access puts up a web page detailing terms of service (basically they don't allow file sharing services) and virus warnings. After that it works normally. My only complaint is that it puts that page up every couple of hours. And after it puts up that page you can't back up and get back to the page you were trying to get to. They only need to do it once. E-mail and news programs had no problem at all. My daughter had the same experience using OS X.2.8 on her Wallstreet. I was a bit surprised as I thought the Source Forge driver took a little more effort to find an AP. From Albany we drove to The Dalles which is about 80 miles east of Portland along the Columbia River. There we stayed at the Shilo Inn. It also offered free wireless Internet. Our experience there was the same including the persistent web page intercept. The third place we stayed at was an old dingy motel in Medford (having found no better place in town with a vacancy). No Internet and my cell phone was on the Extended Network meaning I could make voice calls but not data. On the way back to Albany we stopped for gas and I was able to access a free WiFi AP from the service station. But I was driving so I couldn't read my mail along the way. It's a small sample but the free Internet access worked fine. My ISP has dialup access points around California and national dialup for a $3/mo fee. In the past I have used it but this time I didn't hoping I could use the hotel wireless access and my cell phone. And except for one day I was able to. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway A few months ago I was at a Motel 6 in Illinois with free wifi and it was a one clicker type of deal too. My PB G4 picked up the signal as soon as I booted it and I never had any PIA pages or terms popping up. That would be annoying but for free (no add-on charges that are not already added-on) you can't complain too much. -- Ron http://krowmagnum.4mg.com/ -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
