Is there a wireless hot spot near FW?

[pmgreene]

I understand that you can pay to have internet access from your campsite while at FW but is anyone aware of a wireless hot spot nearby that we could use with our laptop. We don't need access everyday; just need to check up on a couple of things every once in a while. Maybe a Starbucks, Atlanta Bread Co., etc. etc.

We leave tomorrow so any quick replies would be appreciated. Thanks!!

 

[clkelley]

I believe the Contemporary has WiFi access in the lobby. It is not free. There is a fee.

Ft. Wilderness has cable modems available in the preferred sites that have cable service.

There are also phone jacks at the reception outpost for good old fashioned dial up service.

For my last trip I brought a Verizon Air Card from work. It is broadband cell phone service.

Carol

 

[logella]

If you don't mind using their computers you can use the Business Center at the Contemporary. They're supposed to charge you per 15 minutes of usage but I've used it at least 10 times and have yet to be charged. Just be nice to the clerks and don't overstay your welcome. I'm usually in and out of there in 15 or 20 minutes.

 

[shoes99]

If you don't mind using their computers you can use the Business Center at the Contemporary. They're supposed to charge you per 15 minutes of usage but I've used it at least 10 times and have yet to be charged. Just be nice to the clerks and don't overstay your welcome. I'm usually in and out of there in 15 or 20 minutes.

We have used the Business Center at the Contemporary over a dozen times, for 15 minutes increments and have always been charged. You were lucky.

 

[logella]

What can I say? I must look "nicer" than you!

 

[We4mickey]

WiFi Hotspot Location Hotspot Address Wireless Networks
Courtyard by Marriott Walt Disney World 1805 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32830 Wayport
Double Tree Club 12490 S. Apopka-vineland Rd., Orlando, FL, 32836 Airpath Wireless
Gaylord Palms 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL, 34746
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Orlando-Lake Buena Vista-Walt Disney Resort 12191 South Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL, 32836 Boingo
Country Inn & Suites - Lake Buena Vista 12191 S. Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL, 32836 Wayport
Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821 Boingo
Orlando World Center Marriott 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821
Staybridge Suites - Orlando Lake Buena Vista 8751 Suitesdie Drive, Orlando, FL, 32836 Wayport
Summerfield Suites by Wyndham - Orlando Lake Buena Vista 8751 Suiteside Drive, Orlando, FL, 32836 Boingo
SpringHill Suites @ Lake Buena Vista 8623 Vineland Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32821
Courtyard Lake Buena Vista 8565 Vineland Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32821
Sierra Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista 8100 Palm Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32836 Wayport
Sierra Suites Orlando-LBV 8100 Palm Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32836 Wayport, hereUare
Sierra Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista 8100 Palm Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32836 Boingo
Starbucks Olando Premium Outlet 8200 Vineland Ave 1106, Orlando, FL, 32821 T-Mobile Wireless Broadband
Embassy Suites Hotel - Orlando - Lake Buena Vista Resort 8100 Lake Ave, Orlando, FL, 32836 PASSYM, V-Link

 

[MrKTI]

I was sitting in the 700 loop playing with my laptop, and checked avail wifi connections just for fun ... up popped several. One said "Yogie's Jellystone Rv park", and had a free log on button. Thought I was in a time warp or something ...

I tried the free log on button, and it worked, but I felt I was stealing bandwidth, so I logged off. The other two were WEP encripted, must have been campers with sat units and wireless routers in there campers.

You might just scan and see what you can find, but it is a crime to log onto a wireless network without permission. Maybe you can find Yogi again, or hook up with someone with a Datastorm and buy them a six pack.

John

 

[doubletrouble_vb]

You could try going over to Kissimmee. The downtown area is supposedly covered by free wifi. Here is the link to the map (look for "wireless map" on the left hand side of the page.). http://wireless.kua.net/

Also the following were listed on wififreespot.com
Lake Buena Vista
Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort - floors 16-18 - 2000 Hotel Plaza Blvd - 407.828.2424

Orlando
903 Mills Market - 903 S. Mills Ave.
Apple Store - 4200 Conroy Road
Around The Corner Coffee Shop - 6437 South Chickasaw Trail - 407/482-0066
Bear Rock Cafe - Millenia Plaza - 4696 Millenia Plaza Way Suite F-1 - 407-903-9533
Camille's Sidewalk Cafe (Lee Vista) - 6125 S. Semoran Suite #108 - (407) 852-1100
Camille's Sidewalk Cafe (Orlando Square) - 1700 W. Sand Lake Rd. Suite #D120 - (407) 859-7277
Friday’s Front Row Sports Grill - 8126 International Drive
Infusion Tea - 1520 Edgewater Drive - 407.378.4675
Old Chicage Steakhouse & Grille - 1725 Alafaya Trail
Planet Smoothie Cafe - 12720 South Orange Blossom Trail - 407.859.5966
Long's Christian Book & Music - 1610 Edgewater Drive - 407-422-6934
McDonald's - Lake Underhill Road
Natura Coffee & Tea - 12078 Collegiate Way
Roccos Cafe of Thornton Park - 900 E. Washington Street - 407.246.0255
Trish's Teas - 4844 New Broad Street - 407-896-3155
Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate - 1500 Masters Blvd - 407-390-6664
Best Western Airport Inn & Suites - 1800 McCoy Road
Wingate Inn Airport - 5750 Hazeltine National Drive
Holiday Inn Select - Orlando - 1853 McCoy Road
Radisson - lobby area - 1724 Alafaya Trail - (407) 658-9008
Orlando World Center Marriott - lobby, Lobby Bar and Starbucks - 8701 World Center Dr - 407-239-4200
Embassy Suites - Lake Buena Vista - 8100 Lake Ave - 407-239-1144
Holiday Inn Sunspree - 13351 Kissimmee-Vineland Rd - (407) 239-4500
La Quinta Inn & Suites (Orlando Airport North) - 7160 N. Frontage Rd. - (407)240-5000
Crowne Plaza Airpoprt Hotel - Hazeltine National Dr
Sheraton World at Sea World

 

[DMRick]

You might just scan and see what you can find, but it is a crime to log onto a wireless network without permission.

Not in NYS..I was told not in any state. Can you give me more info on this being against the law in Florida?

 

[MrKTI]

I read a story awhile back about the first prosocution of a person that was using his neighbors wifi without permission. I assume this is an FCC issue, not a local state issure, similar to intercepting cell phone and sattelite signals.

A public hotspot that advertises it's service as free is a different deal I think.

We have a house in Fl, and our neighbors grandson was using our network (used his own name for log in ...). Another neighbor (a retired lawyer) told me this was illegal, but we did not discuss at length, and he did not claim to be an expert.

I would not try it, since they have your mac address in the router log, but I don't see how they would ever find you.

I will go with 'illegal' untill I get a definative opinion ... not sure from who.

John

 

[DMRick]

I read a story awhile back about the first prosocution of a person that was using his neighbors wifi without permission. I assume this is an FCC issue, not a local state issure, similar to intercepting cell phone and sattelite signals.

There was a case in NYS this past summer (which was a first according to the article, if that is the one you are talking about), however, the case was dropped, because according to the story, it was not illegal. They ran the story to talk about the moral implications. I wish I had saved the article that was sent to me, but I didn't. If I was convinced it was illegal, I could prob get a back story from our newspaper, but I'm not..the conversation has been discussed too much on other boards, and so far no one has been able to point to something concrete other than he says, she says, that it is illegal.
I won't go with illegal, until someone shows me something that proves it is. We camp with a policeman, and I did talk with him when the case was printed up, but I realize he's not a prosecutor, so maybe he wasn't aware of a new law. I know once the case was dropped, I assumed he was correct. Our city plans to soon make our whole downtown accesible at no charge, so that will make our downtown a friendly place for people with laptops. I know it's a real plus for us, when we camp, to find a campground with free wifi. We've had other campers with sattelite offer us their number to put in our computer to use, which has also been great.
This was on one of the other boards..and I have a few other urls that talk about this..I think there was a case in FL, but I believe that one too was dropped..if you can find the end of the case, I'd be interested:
http://news.com.com/FAQ+Wi-Fi+mooching+and+the+law/2100-7351_3-5778822.html

 

[MrKTI]

I have been thru this on several different venues. Had a scanner that could pick up cell phone signals. Next thing you know, it was illegal to manufacture or sell scanners that could pick up cell phone signals. The signal is right there, but you can't tune to it.

Before that, when they started 'scrambling' sattelite signals, those of us with those big dishes had to start paying a subscription fee to watch HBO, etc. Just 'cause the signal was there didn't mean you could tune it in legally.

I see this with wifi soon, I will bet. Theft of services would be my take. Doesn't seem fair to pay and have someone close just use your connection. Like watching TV thru someone's window kinda.

You were correct in questioning my statement, however ... I should have included "I think".

John

 

[DMRick]

Theft of services would be my take. Doesn't seem fair to pay and have someone close just use your connection. Like watching TV thru someone's window kinda.
John

Well heck, my neighbors have such a large TV, we could watch it. I just can't get them to turn up the volume high enough though.

Being a video voyeur hasn't been illegal that long, and I really think it will be awhile before the wifi issue will be addressed clearly. As it is, so many campgrounds and downtown areas leave theirs open for anyone to use, it's going to be hard to determine just who did. Since you can easily make it so no one can use it, I really wonder if it will become a law that can stand the time of a courtroom.