Smart & Connected Life Travel Tech How to Get Wireless Internet Access in a Hotel Connect to your hotel's Wi-Fi on any device by Melanie Pinola Writer Former Lifewire writer Melanie Pinola has 5+ years' experience writing about consumer-oriented technology and is an expert telecommuter. our editorial process Melanie Pinola Updated on July 15, 2020 reviewed by Jon Fisher Lifewire Tech Review Board Member Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. our review board Article reviewed on Mar 30, 2020 Jon Fisher The Wireless Connection The Wireless Connection Introduction All About Wireless What Does Wireless Really Mean? 802.11 Standards Explained The Range Of A Wireless Network Dual-Band Wireless Networking Explained How Bluetooth Works With Wireless Measure It: Wi-Fi Signal Strength What Is A Wi-Fi Hotspot? 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Instructions in this article apply to all computers and mobile devices capable of connecting to a wireless network. Access your hotel's internet the same way you connect to any Wi-Fi network: Make sure your wireless adapter is on. If you don't have a built-in wireless device on your laptop, purchase a USB wireless adapter. Open your Wi-Fi settings to view the available wireless networks. Select your hotel's network, then select Connect. On some devices, you will automatically connect to Wi-Fi when you select a network. If this step takes more than a minute, you may need to restart the connection process. Enter the required password if prompted. Open your web browser if it doesn't automatically open. You may have to provide your credit card information (if the Wi-Fi isn't free), enter an authorization code, or accept the terms and conditions for using the service. In many cases, your room number, last name, or a combination of the two, is the password for complimentary Wi-Fi. After you've submitted your authorization information, gain full guest access to the hotel's Wi-Fi network. You'll likely see a confirmation screen showing how much time you have to use the internet. Keep an eye out for any time limitations so that you can schedule your work most productively and take full advantage of the Wi-Fi service. Sharing the Hotel Wi-Fi Signal With Other Devices If your hotel's wireless service isn't free, then you may only be able to access the internet from one device. A travel wireless router, such as the ZuniConnect Travel IV, extends the Wi-Fi signal to several devices. Securing Your Information Over Hotel Wi-Fi Most hotel wireless networks are password-protected and encrypted with strong WPA2. If your hotel's network is not protected, be aware of the security risks of using an unsecured network. Set up a firewall and install the latest updates for your operating system and antivirus. For extra security, consider subscribing to a VPN service.