Re: [xdi] Room location and Internet access in New Orleans

[Fen Labalme <fen@idcommons.org>]

The room Ethernet might only allow a single computer connected to it 
(some hotels are that way).  So anyone have an extra WiFi hub we can put 
on and create a local NAT?  It would be very useful, IMO.  (A powerstrip 
would be useful, too...)


Drummond Reed wrote:
> XDI TC Members who will be attending in New Orleans:
> 
> First, to accommodate our requirements, we've been assigned an "executive
> suite" at the hotel, which seats 12 and can squeeze in the 14 we expect. To
> cut down costs I'll actually be staying in the room too, so you're all my
> guests (and will have to leave by 3am ;-)
> 
> Because it's a personal room, the location will NOT be listed in the public
> room roster. However all OASIS personnel will know which room it is, so just
> ask any of them. In addition, my cell phone is 206.618.8530, so you can
> always call me for the room number, or any other coordination logistics.
> 
> Lastly, we've confirmed that we will only have a single Ethernet connection
> in the boardroom we've been assigned. Marc will bring a small hub so that
> others can hook in too, but if you want to hook in, bring your own cable. If
> anyone wants to bring a wifi access point that we can plug into the hub, we
> could do that too.
> 
> Keep in mind that during our meetings the connection will be reserved for
> accessing Kavi, the wiki, the Web, and other resources we need to get our
> work done. Checking email or IM'ing on non-TC business will be discouraged.
> 
> I look forward to seeing everyone in New Orleans (and all that jazz).
> 
> =Drummond 
> 
>