Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-19 Thread Howard Katz
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,

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-18 Thread Bruce Johnson
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.

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-18 Thread David Rodriguez
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

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-18 Thread bobgir2004
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:

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-17 Thread bobgir2004
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

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-15 Thread bobgir2004
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

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-15 Thread Timothy Luoma
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,

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-15 Thread Krow Magnum
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

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-13 Thread Howard Katz
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

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-13 Thread Wayne Getchel
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

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-12 Thread Michael J. Amato
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

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-12 Thread Krow Magnum
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,

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-12 Thread Alan Miller
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

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-12 Thread Clark Martin
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

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-11 Thread Krow Magnum
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

Re: Free Wireless Internet access on the road report

2005-08-11 Thread Krow Magnum
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