Remote Internet Access

[kknh3]

I have a laptop that has a network card. I want to connect to the internet at a hotel while I'm travelling if they have high speed access. Use Yahoo SBC DSL at home. Do I need to install some type of Yahoo DSL on the laptop or can I just use IE to connect to the internet at the hotel?

[pam123]

This is an example of usual hotel instructions :
2. I use my notebook at work on our Ethernet network, what do I need to do to connect to the hotel's Ethernet system? Answer: When you connect your notebook to the Ethernet jack in your room, our system utilizes DHCP to assign your notebook an IP address, and other settings needed to connect to the internet. Most office environments are set up in this same manner, so hopefully you won't need to make any changes to your current settings. However, the first time you connect to our system, you may need to refresh these address settings. To do this:

* On your desktop, click on "start" then "run".
* Type in "winipcfg"
* Make sure your Ethernet adapter is shown on the first line.
* Click on "release all", then "renew all"
* Close this window, load your browser, and surf away.

If your notebook has been assigned an IP address (as is often done to connect with DSL or Cable) you will have to change a few settings. To do this:

* On your desktop, RIGHT click on the network neighborhood icon.
* Clink on "Properties"
* Highlight the TCP/IP settings for your Ethernet adapter, then click on "properties".
* Click on each upper tab to change the following settings: (make sure you write down what you change so you can set these back when you get home)

IP Address = set to Obtain automatically.
WINS Configuration = set to use DHCP
Gateway = Remove any Gateway settings.
DNS Configuration = set to disable DNS.

Click OK, reboot, and load your browser to surf with high speed connectivity.

Hotels do differ so your best bet would be to ask when you make the reservation.