internet connection??

quartz7 · 02-11-2008

Hi

Does anyone know if you need a ethernet cord for internet connection. I read somewhere that they will provide a network cord for broadband. Just bought a new laptop and have never traveled with one before.

Thanks

Experiment6-2-6 · 02-11-2008

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Originally Posted by quartz7

Hi

Does anyone know if you need a ethernet cord for internet connection. I read somewhere that they will provide a network cord for broadband. Just bought a new laptop and have never traveled with one before.

Thanks

It all depends on the hotel..

Some do, some don't.

I have found that some hotels also provide internet access from computers in the lobby.

quartz7 · 02-12-2008

We are staying at the DLH, it said it has wi-fi in the lobby area and a broadband connection in the room. I don't want to buy the wrong thing. I called and they said an ethernet cord, called back they said a network cord, but it wasn't provided. Confused.

**WishUponAStar** · 02-12-2008

I stayed at both the Disneyland Hotel and the Grand Californian with my laptop at both resorts. I never needed a cable, I just "searched for local connections" & was instantly prompted with a "Disneyland Resort Internet Connection" screen that allowed me to connect through the concierge desk.

cubsblue · 02-12-2008

I always travel with a cat 5 cable to make sure I have a connection in case it is wired. You can pick them up for under $10.00 and its a good investment if you have a laptop and plan to use the internet while on the road.

dixie · 02-12-2008

Quartz7 thanks for this thread, thats just the info we are looking for as DD wants to take her laptop this trip.

quartz7 · 02-12-2008

Thanks Cubsblue!! Will do!! My hubby will also be traveling with our son for baseball this summer and will be taking his laptop!! This will help!!

Your welcome Dixie! I have to have everything planned out before I start really planning!!! LOL

Hey Wish, did you stay at the Club Level at the DLH?? Is that why you connected to the concierge desk?

**WishUponAStar** · 02-12-2008

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Originally Posted by quartz7

Hey Wish, did you stay at the Club Level at the DLH?? Is that why you connected to the concierge desk?

Nope, not at all. Just a standard room at both the DL Hotel & the GC. A Disneyland homepage would pop up as soon as an internet connection was found & it always said something about "concierge desk." It was during my 2006 trip and our trip this past June.

rshenry · 02-12-2008

The DL has network cables for you to use in the desk in your room. Do take it home or they will charge you $10

quartz7 · 02-12-2008

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Originally Posted by rshenry

The DL has network cables for you to use in the desk in your room. Do take it home or they will charge you $10

Thats great, Thanks!! I think I will go ahead and buy my own, just in case. I know I would take it with me!!! LOL, not on purpose though.

dac921 · 02-12-2008

All you need to do is go to even Walmart and buy a ecord... shouldn't cost you more than 15. but if you are wireless like me... you are made in the shade.

quartz7 · 02-13-2008

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Originally Posted by dac921

All you need to do is go to even Walmart and buy a ecord... shouldn't cost you more than 15. but if you are wireless like me... you are made in the shade.

yep I know for sure it is wireless, that' how I have it connected at home. Just wasn't sure if the wireless would be in the rooms.

cubsblue · 02-13-2008

Like I said I always have a cord because wireless can be so finicky at hotels. You may get a full signal in one room while the one next door keeps dropping. That is why I always travel with a CAT 5 cable. Of couse as an IT guy I am pickier than some would be.

quartz7 · 02-13-2008

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Originally Posted by cubsblue

Like I said I always have a cord because wireless can be so finicky at hotels. You may get a full signal in one room while the one next door keeps dropping. That is why I always travel with a CAT 5 cable. Of couse as an IT guy I am pickier than some would be.

Thats good to know! I was going to get a cable anyway. As the IT guy, is a CAT 6 cable ok. That what I saw online.

Thanks

cubsblue · 02-13-2008

CAT 6 is supposed to be better but there are not really any hard ratings for it like their are for CAT 5. For your purpose it will work fine but not really give you any higher performance.

It's nice to be able to actually have something that is my ballpark that I can help with after having so much help from others here. I can finally give back a little.

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quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,083	internet connection?? Hi Does anyone know if you need a ethernet cord for internet connection. I read somewhere that they will provide a network cord for broadband. Just bought a new laptop and have never traveled with one before. Thanks __________________ Janelle The very center of Disneyland! Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 14 DS Trevor 10 DC(cat) Tinkerbell 2 Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 Disneyland Hotel.....June 2009

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quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,083	Re: internet connection?? We are staying at the DLH, it said it has wi-fi in the lobby area and a broadband connection in the room. I don't want to buy the wrong thing. I called and they said an ethernet cord, called back they said a network cord, but it wasn't provided. Confused. __________________ Janelle The very center of Disneyland! Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 14 DS Trevor 10 DC(cat) Tinkerbell 2 Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 Disneyland Hotel.....June 2009

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: internet connection?? I stayed at both the Disneyland Hotel and the Grand Californian with my laptop at both resorts. I never needed a cable, I just "searched for local connections" & was instantly prompted with a "Disneyland Resort Internet Connection" screen that allowed me to connect through the concierge desk. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 1 hours 26 minutes

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cubsblue Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 193	Re: internet connection?? I always travel with a cat 5 cable to make sure I have a connection in case it is wired. You can pick them up for under $10.00 and its a good investment if you have a laptop and plan to use the internet while on the road. __________________ Scott 1973 Off Site 1979 Off Site 2004 Off Site 2008 Off Site 2008/09 Ft Wilderness Cabin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Spring Break at Disneyland

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quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,083	Re: internet connection?? Thanks Cubsblue!! Will do!! My hubby will also be traveling with our son for baseball this summer and will be taking his laptop!! This will help!! Your welcome Dixie! I have to have everything planned out before I start really planning!!! LOL Hey Wish, did you stay at the Club Level at the DLH?? Is that why you connected to the concierge desk? __________________ Janelle The very center of Disneyland! Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 14 DS Trevor 10 DC(cat) Tinkerbell 2 Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 Disneyland Hotel.....June 2009

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rshenry Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oakley, CA Posts: 338	Re: internet connection?? The DL has network cables for you to use in the desk in your room. Do take it home or they will charge you $10 __________________ Robin Queen of the Castle My Disney Countdown Counting down to: DL Grand California Conceirge

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dac921 MissSmig's Mom! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: To far from DISNEY Posts: 4,078	Re: internet connection?? All you need to do is go to even Walmart and buy a ecord... shouldn't cost you more than 15. but if you are wireless like me... you are made in the shade. __________________ Dee Avatar: Mr & Mrs. Grumpy! MBers that we have meet: Princess Tesse/Rosebud/Val & Princess Alyssia/TinFan/KarlieBug/Bransworth/LISALOVESMICKEY/Angell1975/Timkelmom/Rowdy/KingOMiami Maybe 2016 CSR - 9/08 & 9/09 Hilton WDW - 4/07 w/Miss SMIG! * Hilton WDW - 10/06 * POR - 9/06 * CB 11/96 * USASMIG789 My Amanda (Nikki) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Can't wait to go back.... 2491 days 6 hours 29 minutes

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cubsblue Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 193	Re: internet connection?? Like I said I always have a cord because wireless can be so finicky at hotels. You may get a full signal in one room while the one next door keeps dropping. That is why I always travel with a CAT 5 cable. Of couse as an IT guy I am pickier than some would be. __________________ Scott 1973 Off Site 1979 Off Site 2004 Off Site 2008 Off Site 2008/09 Ft Wilderness Cabin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Spring Break at Disneyland

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cubsblue Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 193	Re: internet connection?? CAT 6 is supposed to be better but there are not really any hard ratings for it like their are for CAT 5. For your purpose it will work fine but not really give you any higher performance. It's nice to be able to actually have something that is my ballpark that I can help with after having so much help from others here. I can finally give back a little. __________________ Scott 1973 Off Site 1979 Off Site 2004 Off Site 2008 Off Site 2008/09 Ft Wilderness Cabin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Spring Break at Disneyland

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