DSmithZ28

Will a Compact Flash Network Adapter connect my X50v in a hotel where high speed internet is offered? Currently I am using a Ambicom dialup modem and it is very slow. I would like to get something faster. Any recomendations would be greatly appreciated.

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Howard2k

Many hotels offer wifi these days - so if you have wifi in your X50 you're good to go. IF the hotel has only wired broadband then you could use a CF Ethernet adaptor (Trendnet make one, there are many on the market) or get an Ethernet to Wireless bridge, such as the Asus, 3Com, Dlink devices.

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DSmithZ28

Originally Posted by Howard2k

Many hotels offer wifi these days - so if you have wifi in your X50 you're good to go. IF the hotel has only wired broadband then you could use a CF Ethernet adaptor (Trendnet make one, there are many on the market) or get an Ethernet to Wireless bridge, such as the Asus, 3Com, Dlink devices.

thanks Howard. the bummer is I needed to get one today. Officemax, Office Depot, and Walmart do not have them. Radio Shack might, I need to call them. They are all we have here locally...

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DSmithZ28

I just called the Hotel, (mariott) and low and behold, they actually have wireless there. But, the service is stsn. Is this a free service, or do I have to have an account? I asked the hotel phone person and she had no idea.

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aagr_ve

SOCPSY,

Is your Trendnet the TE-CF100 ? if so, could you please let me know what driver are you using and and what transfer speed are you getting?

Thanks,

Howard2k

They often have free wifi in the lobby and paid wifi in the rooms.

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cursor

Here's the card, pictures, price, and all:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...156-110&depa=0

DSmithZ28

Thanks everyone, looks like modem connection for me...

I am going to order the trendnet tonight. I am fed up with the dialup speeds, and wifi is not what I expected it to be. There just has not been any free hot spots that are worth anything...

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DSmithZ28

Originally Posted by cursor

Here's the card, pictures, price, and all: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...156-110&depa=0

Wow! Istallation Floppy Disks!

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socpsy

Originally Posted by aagr_ve

SOCPSY, Is your Trendnet the TE-CF100 ? if so, could you please let me know what driver are you using and and what transfer speed are you getting? Thanks,

Yes, that's the one. I see someone posted a link. I didn't actually check the transfer speed, but it was much better than a modem.

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