One year as a Nuggett, what I learned
09-29-2007, 03:51 PM
#81
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Travel Router
Here's one for you computer geeks out there...
Get a travel router. Allows you to plug in the room's high-speed CatV internet cable into a very portable (as in almost cigarette-box size), wireless router, then use it as a wireless hub in your hotel room.
That way, with the exception of the mile-long cable in NRT, you're not tied to the desk with a 2' cable when you're trying to watch your slingbox, checking/writing email, writing a book-length reply to APC forums, or *whatever*.
Multiple choices out there. Some under $100. Google "travel router". I've had mine for 2 years now...and trust me...it's much more comfortable reading your email relaxing on the bed, than a stiff-backed chair...especially in SIN where the desk is 30' away from everything. The brand I bought has performed outstandingly...I've never had problem with it...but it's only as good as the hotel's internet signal.
Okay, I'm a geek, but I know there are more of us out there...
P.S.--Make sure you activate the router's internal security features. And, like the current laptop power sources, most can plug into 220V+ outlets...but I'd double check!
Get a travel router. Allows you to plug in the room's high-speed CatV internet cable into a very portable (as in almost cigarette-box size), wireless router, then use it as a wireless hub in your hotel room.
That way, with the exception of the mile-long cable in NRT, you're not tied to the desk with a 2' cable when you're trying to watch your slingbox, checking/writing email, writing a book-length reply to APC forums, or *whatever*.
Multiple choices out there. Some under $100. Google "travel router". I've had mine for 2 years now...and trust me...it's much more comfortable reading your email relaxing on the bed, than a stiff-backed chair...especially in SIN where the desk is 30' away from everything. The brand I bought has performed outstandingly...I've never had problem with it...but it's only as good as the hotel's internet signal.
Okay, I'm a geek, but I know there are more of us out there...
P.S.--Make sure you activate the router's internal security features. And, like the current laptop power sources, most can plug into 220V+ outlets...but I'd double check!
09-29-2007, 04:41 PM
#82
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: 777 Capt
Posts: 403
MD11driver, I agree, I hate being tied to the desk also. But here's a cheaper alternative than the $100 router. You can go to any tech store and get a "flat" 7 meter, high-speed cable, and a female to female adapter for about $8 and $2. Folds up very small and works anywhere you have a high-speed cable.
10-12-2007, 11:05 AM
#84
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Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: MD-11 Captain
Posts: 211
Here's one for you computer geeks out there...
Get a travel router. Allows you to plug in the room's high-speed CatV internet cable into a very portable (as in almost cigarette-box size), wireless router, then use it as a wireless hub in your hotel room.
That way, with the exception of the mile-long cable in NRT, you're not tied to the desk with a 2' cable when you're trying to watch your slingbox, checking/writing email, writing a book-length reply to APC forums, or *whatever*.
Multiple choices out there. Some under $100. Google "travel router". I've had mine for 2 years now...and trust me...it's much more comfortable reading your email relaxing on the bed, than a stiff-backed chair...especially in SIN where the desk is 30' away from everything. The brand I bought has performed outstandingly...I've never had problem with it...but it's only as good as the hotel's internet signal.
Okay, I'm a geek, but I know there are more of us out there...
P.S.--Make sure you activate the router's internal security features. And, like the current laptop power sources, most can plug into 220V+ outlets...but I'd double check!
Get a travel router. Allows you to plug in the room's high-speed CatV internet cable into a very portable (as in almost cigarette-box size), wireless router, then use it as a wireless hub in your hotel room.
That way, with the exception of the mile-long cable in NRT, you're not tied to the desk with a 2' cable when you're trying to watch your slingbox, checking/writing email, writing a book-length reply to APC forums, or *whatever*.
Multiple choices out there. Some under $100. Google "travel router". I've had mine for 2 years now...and trust me...it's much more comfortable reading your email relaxing on the bed, than a stiff-backed chair...especially in SIN where the desk is 30' away from everything. The brand I bought has performed outstandingly...I've never had problem with it...but it's only as good as the hotel's internet signal.
Okay, I'm a geek, but I know there are more of us out there...
P.S.--Make sure you activate the router's internal security features. And, like the current laptop power sources, most can plug into 220V+ outlets...but I'd double check!
Any comments and suggestions would be welcome before i commit. thanks
10-14-2007, 11:28 AM
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I have a few questions about travel routers. The model I'm looking at is a D-link pocket router DWL-G730AP. It has good write-ups and looks good. What brand and model do some of you guys use that you are happy with? And finally have you ever had problems using it at any hotels. The reason I ask this is the tech geek at the computer store told me he didnt think most hotels would allow the signal to be re-directed to wireless and then said a bunch of things that sounded latin to me. Any comments and suggestions would be welcome before i commit. thanks
Any comments and suggestions would be welcome before i commit. thanksYou'll get the standard "login" or room charge screen when you launch your browser, like you would with a wired connection.
The times when my router didn't work right, I've checked the signal by plugging in the hotel cable into my network card...and that didn't work...so it ends up being a hotel network, modem or cable problem. Nothing that resetting the modem in the room or a call to tech support (if you really needed it) couldn't solve.
For me, Seoul, of all places, has been hit-or-miss. More than once I've had a poor or non-existent signal (wired or my wireless). On one occasion, the network help guy came, and it was still sketchy even after changing their modem...it was "my room".
Anyway, hope this helps bro.
Fly safe.
08-03-2011, 03:54 PM
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Posts: 355
Everytime I see something like that, the thougth keeps coming back...
I just don't "get" queers. Lesbians...well...I can see it. But honestly...a chick like that just stops all rational thought.
However--be warned--a lifetime of bad jokes, skirt chasing, and a sexist double standard have in certain cases led to having a house full of girls. Who says God doesn't have a wry sense of humor...
I just don't "get" queers. Lesbians...well...I can see it. But honestly...a chick like that just stops all rational thought.
However--be warned--a lifetime of bad jokes, skirt chasing, and a sexist double standard have in certain cases led to having a house full of girls. Who says God doesn't have a wry sense of humor...
08-03-2011, 05:50 PM
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Position: B777 Captain
Posts: 566
Punch it off anyway. The computer doesn't need the landing.
After awhile, punch off the autothrottles too. I had a captain ask if I was going to do this once - nice calm VFR day landing. I looked suprised and he said, "You DO know how to fly, don't you?"
A/T's are deferrable - yet I've seen maybe 4 guys do an A/T-off landing for practice at FDX.....
After awhile, punch off the autothrottles too. I had a captain ask if I was going to do this once - nice calm VFR day landing. I looked suprised and he said, "You DO know how to fly, don't you?"
A/T's are deferrable - yet I've seen maybe 4 guys do an A/T-off landing for practice at FDX.....
08-04-2011, 07:17 AM
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Position: Slumping Bus Driver
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I feel like we have left out advice for the new hires going to the 727 right seat. Here's what you need to know. The heading bug, when rotated counterclockwise, will automatically cause the aircraft to lean to the left. When rotated clockwise, it magically turns to the right. Amazing! Oh yeah, the Captain isn't yelling because he's angry at you, he just wants the Second Officer to be in on the conversation. And yes, you are a "feeder pilot."
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