I think it means you can have internet in your room?When i look at hotel listings... i always see this feature of a room called "dataports". What exactly does that mean? What is a dataport when it comes to a hotel room?
Correct.imabug said:A few years ago all it meant was that the phone in the room had a second phone jack that you could plug your modem into. Now it means that as well has the possibility of the room having an Ethernet cable to plug into your computer.
Yeah. You can usually find details somewhere else if they have hi-speed access or wireless, or just call the hotel and ask if you need it. Depending on my reasons for traveling, sometimes I do ask (i.e., business travel and I'm working from the road), and others I pay attention to different hotel amenities and take my chances on internet. The hotel I'm in right now has a choice of wireless or ethernet access, which will probably get phased out when everyone has a wireless card in their laptops.Evo said:Now it can mean anything.
A Dataport is a small outlet or connection point found in many hotel rooms that allows guests to connect their devices, such as laptops, tablets, or smartphones, to the hotel's internet or phone system.
No, a Dataport is not designed for charging devices. It is meant for data transfer and accessing the hotel's internet or phone system.
No, not all hotel rooms have Dataports. It depends on the hotel's amenities and the age of the building. Some newer hotels may have replaced Dataports with more modern technology, while older hotels may not have had Dataports installed in the first place.
Dataports are generally considered safe to use, but it is always a good idea to take precautions when using them. Make sure to use reputable websites and avoid entering sensitive information, such as credit card numbers, while connected to the hotel's internet.
It depends on the hotel's phone system. Some hotels may have Dataports that allow for international calls, while others may not. It is best to check with the hotel beforehand to see if this is a feature they offer.