[NTLUG:Discuss] OT traveling with a router question

Jay Urish j at unixwolf.net
Sun Apr 10 01:11:27 CDT 2005


Why not just use a hub?
Usually the connection is allready natted...

Fred James wrote:

> All
> Tech support (for the company that provides the broadband Internet 
> connection for the hotel we will be staying in) said we should be able 
> to connect both of our laptops to their service, at the same time, if we 
> bring a router (connection in the room is a single, standard Rj45 
> Ethernet).  My experience has been that one must, upon connecting for 
> the first time, open a browser, visit the provider's site, and click 
> through some agreements, before one may continue.  So, I am not sure how 
> this might work with a router.  Has any one had any experience with this 
> type of thing, or any thoughts or insights to offer?  Thank you in 
> advance for any help you may be able to offer.
> Regards
> Fred James
> 

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Jay Urish	Systems Engineer
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