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jwilliams
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2013-Sep-30 2:27 pm
Comcast internet for motel roomI live in a motel, the motel has Comcast business internet and TV, however the wifi towards the back of the motel where I live is extremely spotty and unusable. So I am unable to use the motels internet.
Since I have lived here for a long time and will continue to do so, I decided to see if I could order a separate Comcast service for only my hotel room.
I figure if I can get Comcast tv in my room I should be able to get a separate Comcast service right? Will there be any issues with the wiring? |
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baineschile2600 ways to live Premium Member join:2008-05-10 Sterling Heights, MI |
I dont think you will be able to do this. Comcast doesnt normally give residential services at a business adress, unless there is a seperate meter.
You may want to try a mifi, or another wireless device.
Or, just go to Starbucks to surf! |
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DarkLogixTexan and Proud Premium Member join:2008-10-23 Baytown, TX |
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Just talk to the motel owner to resolve it.
Maybe some higher gain antennas, or maybe you can workout something to get some cat5 run. |
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IowaCowboyLost in the Supermarket Premium Member join:2010-10-16 Springfield, MA |
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Unfortunately its a no-go. Many hotels have private cable headend systems where either a satellite or cable television service comes in to a central point and is split between 50-60 receivers (1 for each channel) on a rack since most Comcast systems are digital and satellite requires an IRD to get the signal and then is combined to an unencrypted analog signal so they don't have to put a set-top/IRD in each guest room. It also allows them to offer channels to their guest that would normally be encrypted anyways like HBO.
So there is a 95 percent chance that cable signal coming in your room is NOT coming off of the Comcast system. I would either talk to hotel management about fixing the Wi-Fi or I would get a cellular broadband card. |
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to jwilliams
I don't have experience with these but a Yagi antenna may help you. Here's one with good reviews. » www.amazon.com/USB-Yagi- ··· duct_top |
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to jwilliams
this will fix your problem. it has a 5 dbi antenna, you can also upgrade to a 10dbi attena. It has long range. if you have low signal strength, this will give you 6 green lights. » www.amazon.com/Alfa-AWUS ··· 02WCEWU8 |
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DarkLogixTexan and Proud Premium Member join:2008-10-23 Baytown, TX |
then get this » www.radiolabs.com/produc ··· enna.php15bd ant, you'll be sure to get a signal then. |
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