trouble using wireless at Hotels

Question

I have trouble with VISTA connecting to the internet wirelessly at Hotels, while my XP machine works fine. For example, I was at a Hotel in DC and connected to their wireless router but the connection was only 'local' and the connection to the internet was blocked. I tried to find a setting that would let me get to the internet but did not succeed. I Use the Macafee Security Center with a firewall, and tired to relax those setttings without success.

Suggestions?

Thanks!

:smileysad:

volcano11 · Answer

On the computer with the problem, try booting to Safe Mode with Network Support. If you can connect that way, it tells you something running from normal startup is blocking the connection and you can take steps to remove that.

Steve

AirChief · Answer

Most hotels have a security page that comes up and you must agree to for your computer to get Internet.  It will connect but not to the Internet until you agree.  Some hotels charge a fee that you must pay online also.  After connecting, try opening your browser and see if the hotel's page comes up automatically.

jbkogut · Answer

I tried that but it didn't lead me to a solution. I only had 1 hr to deal with the problem. My frustration was that all the XP PC's had no trouble.

jbkogut · Answer

I did all that and even had the help of the Hotel's IT department and no one could find the problem.

volcano11 · Answer

It would be most helpful if you provided more detail.  Did it or did it not connect when booted to Safe Mode with Network Support?   Steve

jbkogut · Answer

Hi, Thanks for your interest.

It wouldn't connect in the safe mode.

I didn't get much time to do more investigations. I was giving a presentation, so I had to grab someone's XP PC, transfer my .ppt with a memory stick and move on.

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