Hojo - No more wired internet

[Queenbillabong]

I just confirmed that Hojo no longer offers wired internet. This is unfortunate, as it eliminates them as an option for people who work while away from home and need a secured network, such as myself. Oh well, I guess that makes my options a little easier now..........

 

[JadeDarkstar]

well dang, i was taking my laptop with us hum now this sucks.. well must say hojos is slipping in the rankings im sorry but its just another thing

 

[Queenbillabong]

well dang, i was taking my laptop with us hum now this sucks.. well must say hojos is slipping in the rankings im sorry but its just another thing

They still have wireless internet available, just not the wired. They used to have wired and wireless, but have now removed all the wired equipment from the rooms.........

 

[blackjackdelta]

I work on the road on the internet wifi and it is secured. Not quite sure why anyone can not.

Jack

 

[Queenbillabong]

I work on the road on the internet wifi and it is secured. Not quite sure why anyone can not.

Jack

I connect through a VPN and need a secured (wired) internet connection. Wireless is unsecured.

 

[wendylady36]

I connect through a VPN and need a secured (wired) internet connection. Wireless is unsecured.

Just get a new job.

 

[Queenbillabong]

Just get a new job.

Ha!!! Good suggestion, Wendell Work totally gets in the way of my vacation time anyway

 

[blackjackdelta]

I connect through a VPN and need a secured (wired) internet connection. Wireless is unsecured.

I can understand the VPN issue. We just use SSL encrypted when we travel, we do not need the VPN level of security. I all honesty, who really cares about "sniffing" what you may be sending out.

Jack

 

[Queenbillabong]

I can understand the VPN issue. We just use SSL encrypted when we travel, we do not need the VPN level of security. I all honesty, who really cares about "sniffing" what you may be sending out.

Jack

I work in healthcare, so a high level of security is completely necessary. I guess it depends on what type of work you do/what you need the internet for.

 

[ducky_love]

I work in healthcare, so a high level of security is completely necessary. I guess it depends on what type of work you do/what you need the internet for.

Huh.. I can get on my VPN through wireless? But I work for a tech company.

 

[Queenbillabong]

Huh.. I can get on my VPN through wireless? But I work for a tech company.

Like I said, I guess it depends on what you do and what level of security you need. I need a secured network and wireless doesn't work.

 

[TiggerCat]

There sure have been a lot of issues with the Hojo lately. I wonder what is next? I was really looking forward to staying with them in August but I am starting to have some concerns. I think I will start preparing a list of alternative hotels just in case.

TC.

 

[DangerMouse]

I think the HoJo most likely views this "upgrade" to wireless as a positive thing. For the majority of guests, having to plug your laptop into that modem on the nightstand, and then be tied to the bed by an extremely short cord was a big hassle. I appreciate they got rid of those things, and are now completely wireless.

It's a bummer for those like Theresa who need a secure network, but I don't think that is going to apply to a large majority of vacationing travelers.

 

[Queenbillabong]

I think the HoJo most likely views this "upgrade" to wireless as a positive thing. For the majority of guests, having to plug your laptop into that modem on the nightstand, and then be tied to the bed by an extremely short cord was a big hassle. I appreciate they got rid of those things, and are now completely wireless.

It's a bummer for those like Theresa who need a secure network, but I don't think that is going to apply to a large majority of vacationing travelers.

I don't see how removing an option for a group of people would be considered an upgrade - it's reducing the services/amenities offered. The placement of the modems was strange, but there were longer cords available at the front desk.

It is unfortunate and will affect some people. I for one am glad I confirmed this before staying there and being caught unaware of the recent change.

 

[rune_74]

I'm sorry but this is pretty minor.

 

[FlameGirl]

I'm sorry but this is pretty minor.

It's minor....unless you need to be able to access your work system while at your hotel room. I don't see the point in minimizing her point...it's not minor for her. She's just passing along information, not complaining.

 

[bumbershoot]

I think the HoJo most likely views this "upgrade" to wireless as a positive thing.

I bet they thought so, too. Obviously they were wrong, and I can't imagine why they can't just leave the plugs there and have cords available at the desk or just let you bring your own, but then...the decisions they've been making are a *bit* strange recently...

Callie, you're off to WDW! Woo!

 

[Queenbillabong]

I'm sorry but this is pretty minor.

So only major (to you) information is worthy of passing along? It may not affect you, but it would affect me in a material way.

It's minor....unless you need to be able to access your work system while at your hotel room. I don't see the point in minimizing her point...it's not minor for her. She's just passing along information, not complaining.

Exactly. I'm not sure why people have to behave like this. Information shared is just that. If it doesn't affect you, good. If it saves someone from being stuck in a situation where they can't work and need to, great.

I bet they thought so, too. Obviously they were wrong, and I can't imagine why they can't just leave the plugs there and have cords available at the desk or just let you bring your own, but then...the decisions they've been making are a *bit* strange recently...

I thought it was a bit of a strange decision myself. Adding wireless is all good, but why then remove the wired? Other hotels have both and sometimes wifi is free and wired you pay for, which is just fine. It may not affect some people's decisions on where to stay, but it does affect others (myself included). I'm glad I did find out about it as I have stayed there a number of times previously and have always been able to work while there.

 

[Hojoanaheim]

OK, here's the deal on this one:

The wired internet system we had previously was one of our biggest Guest displeasers . It was incompatible with a number of internal network cards, had too short of a connection cable, and was located in an inconvenient location between the beds. This power-hungry equipment which ran the wired system was over 15 years old and had been discontinued by the vendor long ago.

We installed Ruckus Wireless access points which provide client isolation, a technology to keep each client device hidden from other users. Also, SSL and VPN solutions are available on the market to ensure encrypted data transfer for those who need it.

I hope this explains our reasoning for this change, as it was strongly demanded by many of our Guests.

Jonathan - G.M.

 

[blackjackdelta]

I work in healthcare, so a high level of security is completely necessary. I guess it depends on what type of work you do/what you need the internet for.

I kinda guessed that you were. HIPPA does not require a VPN for the transmission of data that includes patient information. Patient information is still transmitted via fax machines and other low level devices through referrals, etc. There was an article in eith CEO or Executive insite about the information VPN overkill and healthcare drives the bus. It mainly has been identified to employ more IT people and foster an increase in the IT budgets for many healthcare systems.

I did not mean to challenge what you do and what your superiors mandate you do. It also has been identified that many healthcare agencys are going away from allowing their employees to access the mainframe VPN systems while on vacation or away. HIPPA does mandate that no one without a signed HIPPA compliance statement my have access to privledged information, that does include spouses, friends, children, etc.

So it looks like you may have to find a different place to stay if you need a 10/100 line.

Jack

Sorry, just noticed that you are in BC, sounds like your laws are just as stupid as they are here in the US.