WiFi Away From Home
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156271)
United States
July 23, 2021 3:12am CST
When we go on our trip later this year, I will be bringing my laptop along. I MUST be able to use it on the road since I will be paying bills, etc.
My understanding is that when I am at a motel, for example; and they have WiFi, I will be given a password to use. I need to click on the WiFi icon on my task bar, look for the "hot spot" name which will be different from my home base; and put in the password.
Is that correct? When I click on the name, it will ask me for a password?
Thanks. This is very important; and I thank you for your responses.
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33 responses
@FourWalls (62180)
• United States
23 Jul 21
The way it works with Hilton properties (which is where I always stay), you log in with your last name and your room number. Other hotel chains give you a password when you check in.
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
23 Jul 21
That's typically how it works with public wifi. I usually do that when I go on vacations (for browsing, reading, etc) but for personal transactions I would use my mobile data plan.
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
23 Jul 21
Better to avoid your financial transactions when you are on some WiFi outside. It is not considered safe.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
23 Jul 21
I have a special program that encrypts my transactions.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
23 Jul 21
I have a special program that encrypts my transactions.
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@FaruMesh (3508)
• India
23 Jul 21
@LindaOHio Still you have to be careful on financial transactions
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@LeaPea2417 (36451)
• Toccoa, Georgia
23 Jul 21
Yes it will ask for a password. The hotel front desk will give you a password.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
28 Jul 21
@LindaOHio If I remember correctly I think I did.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
24 Jul 21
Did you have to use a password to log in?
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
24 Jul 21
Thank you. I'm excited too. Marked our route on all the maps and am making a list of things to see.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Jul 21
@LindaOHio So exciting planning a trip. I know you will enjoy.
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@florelway (23153)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Jul 21
The hotel will give you log in details for their wifi.
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@florelway (23153)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 21
@LindaOHio you're welcome.
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@sharonelton (25036)
• Lichfield, England
23 Jul 21
I think so, yes, but I've never used Wi-Fi out of the house.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
24 Jul 21
I have a special program that encrypts my transactions.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
26 Jul 21
It depends on the hotel or motel, some don't require a password.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
26 Jul 21
I don't have a smartphone. I have a VPN which I use to encrypt my transactions.
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@Marilynda1225 (79772)
• United States
26 Jul 21
I've never had to use a public wifi but I'm pretty sure that's how it works.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
26 Jul 21
Thanks! My husband doesn't even know how to turn a computer on!
@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
25 Jul 21
I don't have a smartphone; so I must use the laptop.
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