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Just like you pack your toothbrush and pajamas before you
travel, it is essential to make sure that you are carrying
all the necessary tools to access your E-mail and internet,
while traveling.
The list of
items that you need to carry to make your journey
comfortable
- Computer
capable of providing access, such as a notebook or hand
held device
-
Compatible Modem that is tested with your computer
-
MaGlobe Internet Roaming Package
- Adapter
for connecting your computer for re-charging of batteries
- Adapter
for connecting Modem to electric outlet
- Cable
for connecting Modem to telephone
- Serial
cable for connecting the computer to modem
-
Conversion plugs for electric connection
-
Conversion plugs for telephone connection
- Rescue
(Bootable) CD / Floppy for disaster recovery
- Carrying
case (in case of notebook computer)
- All
Floppy's containing important data (as backup)
The main
problems you might encounter are:
-
Incompatible telephone socket
It is
important to note that most countries use the standard RJ11
socket. However, certain countries use sockets of different
standards. This can create a problem of not being able to
connect your modem to the telephone line. The solution for
this is to buy a telephone socket conversion plug for the
country you are traveling to. You can see the variety of
sockets that are available with the vendors listed at the
bottom of the page.
- Hard
wired or inaccessible telephone connection
Many hotels
hard wire the telephone into the junction box, to prevent
theft of the instruments.
Some hotels
also have their telephone socket located at inconvenient or
inaccessible locations like behind the bed or closet.
In both
cases, it is difficult to connect to the telephone line
(unless you are extremely confidant of your technical
skills). We would recommend another option, that is to
procure a product called Teleadapter' which would permit you
to attach your modem to a telephone instrument. You can see
details of this product with the vendors listed at the
bottom of the page.
You must be
aware that most countries have their own standards for
electrical voltage and outlet points. The problems of
voltage have been taken care of by the manufacturers of
computers and adapters by supplying multi-voltage adapters
or transformers.
This
however does not take care of your connection to the
electric power outlet. It is advisable to purchase a
conversion plug to accommodate your existing plug. Also note
that you might need to carry multiple adapters for your
different connections (computer, modem, printer, etc.) to be
active simultaneously.
- Rescue
(Bootable) CD / Floppy for disaster recovery
It is a
very essential part of your travel kit, since you never know
when you might need it. This will come in good use to
re-boot your machine in case of a virus attack, system file
corruption, hard disk crash, corruption of Windows operating
system, etc.
It is the
experience of travelers, that they have to run around in
foreign countries seeking the assistance of computer
engineers who do not understand your language. Carrying this
Rescue (Bootable) CD / Floppy for disaster recovery is a
time saving and inexpensive means of keeping your computer
alive under above situations
Web sites
of vendors selling specialized equipment for Travelers.
www.teleadapt.com
www.LaptopProducts.com
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