Internet Access at SSR??

[Pam&Joe]

Anyone use the internet access at SSR as of yet?? I know a few of you have stayed there and was wondering if SSR has wireless access or some other type of internet access. We'll be coming home in July, 16th - 23rd. I was planning to bring my laptop but only if the access was availalbe. Thanks for any help.

 

[RoyalCanadian]

I'd like to know too. We're coming home in January. I'll be bringing the laptop to clear the digital cam memory card each evening, but would love to be able to keep in touch with friends and family if it's available.
Am I remembering correctly that the SSR safes will hold a laptop? We're staying in a 1BR. (not sure if we'll ever stay in a Studio with the proper banking and borrowing of points)

 

[RobDoc]

There is a broadband port in each room. Bring you own network cable. The cost is $9.95 per 24 hour period. I'm not sure if there are any WiFi hot spots (possibly in the Carriage House if any).

The phones also have a dataport for a dialup connection.

The safes are large enough to hold a laptop, but I've always left mine out without any worry about theft. there is a great desk in the master bedroom with the dataport built in for easy access and a comfy place to work.

Enjoy!

 

[Pam&Joe]

Thanks WebMasterDoc,
I've been reading your posts on SSR and you seemed very happy with SSR. DW and I can't wait to get down there and see the place.

 

[pirateparrot]

Logged in from my studio at SSR right now. No wireless but there is a data port right next to the table.

 

[pmcpmc]

Originally posted by pirateparrot
Logged in from my studio at SSR right now. No wireless but there is a data port right next to the table.

 

[Pam&Joe]

Originally posted by pirateparrot
Logged in from my studio at SSR right now. No wireless but there is a data port right next to the table.

What kind of speed are we talking here, 10MB, 100MB??
And I'm jealous, I've got 52 more days before I get to see SSR.

 

[Nick@ VB+OKW]

Originally posted by pirateparrot
Logged in from my studio at SSR right now. No wireless but there is a data port right next to the table.

Thanks for the info...........

 

[Melrosgirl]

There is a broadband port in each room. Bring you own network cable.

Feeling stupid here, but what is a network cable? My laptop is wireless, so I haven't had to deal with any cables, lol, on vacation. I could have sworn SSR was going to have wireless capabilities, but I may be wrong. (phone cord, cable modem cord?)

So I bring my laptop and what else? thanks!

 

[rcraine]

A network cable (or a cat 5 cable) is what computers use to hook up to high speed internet connections, The jacks on the end are slightly bigger than those on phone cords and the cable is usualy wrapped in blue plastic.

If you go to a computer store and ask for a cat-5 cable, the clerk should be able to help you.

 

[Nick@ VB+OKW]

Originally posted by Melrosgirl
Feeling stupid here, but what is a network cable? My laptop is wireless, so I haven't had to deal with any cables, lol, on vacation. I could have sworn SSR was going to have wireless capabilities, but I may be wrong. (phone cord, cable modem cord?)

So I bring my laptop and what else? thanks!

Jenifer

This was posted on the resorts board about Wi-Fi hot spots at WDW.............

High-Speed Access with a Laptop

As of October 1, 2003, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort began offering high-speed Internet access in its guest rooms, at a charge of $4.95 per hour or $9.95 per 24 hour period. Within the next six months or so, all of Disney's convention hotels and Home-Away-From-Home/Disney Vacation Club resorts are scheduled to get high-speed Internet. The projected dates (subject to change) are:

Yacht & Beach Club - November 4, 2003
Contemporary Resort - December 2, 2003
Grand Floridian - December 2, 2003
Boardwalk Inn and Villas - December 30, 2003
Saratoga Springs Resort - January 30, 2004
Villas at Wilderness Lodge - February 27, 2004
Old Key West - April 2, 2004

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Disney now offers Wi-Fi (high speed wireless Internet access) in the public areas of its convention hotels. You will need a Wi-Fi enabled laptop computer or PDA to access the Internet from designated areas of each resort. Smart City is the provider and bills the guest using a secure credit card transaction via an on-screen Internet connection. Requires a wireless interface card (WIC), available for purchase in the resort's business center. $4.99 per hour or $9.95 for a 24-hour period.

Locations for Disney's Wi-Fi access:

Grand Floridian - Main Lobby, Convention Center Hallway, Beach Pool
Contemporary - Main Lobby, Convention Center Hallway, Feature Pool
Yacht & Beach Club - Main Lobbies, Convention Center Hallway, Stormalong Bay Pool
Coronado Springs - Main Lobby, Convention Center Hallway, Feature Pool, Francisco's

 

[Melrosgirl]

thank you!