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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrade From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking The hotel in San Francisco we stayed at last weekend charged about $15 per day for Internet access from one device. Our group had 6 computers and a few other assorted gadgets. Paying $100 a day to keep everything connected wasn't an option - so we brought a travel router. What Is A Travel Router? A travel router is a category of broadband routers designed to help people connect their mobile devices. Travel routers (also sometimes called mobile routers) typically possess several characteristics that distinguish them from other broadband routers... . With the right ones, you can save a lot of money on a hotel bill. How to Change (Clone) a MAC Address Hotels like the one I stayed at keep track of the MAC address of each device that connects to their network. Using the MAC address cloning feature of a travel router allows it to substitute as the primary interface to your room. See More About:  mac addresses  microsoft windows tcpip settings  cable internet What Is DataPass? If you're roaming and don't have a cell phone contract, staying connected to the Internet is very difficult. HP has a new service called DataPass that makes things easier, at least for people who have certain kinds of laptop computers. What Is Ad Hoc Wireless Networking? If you don't want to mess with a router, there are other options for how to network your own computers on the go. One of these is so-called "ad hoc" networking, a special configuration of Wi-Fi that isn't recommended for general purpose use but is a valuable tool in certain situations. See More About:  ad hoc computer networks  wireless network setup  local area networks Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Network Wireless Network Travel Agency Travel Agents Travel Agencies Featured Articles When Someone Hacks Your Emails Introduction to Proxy Servers Wireless/Networking Message Board Wiring a New House for Home Automation Finding Router IP Addresses How to Set Up a Router   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool Advertisement