Even if the hotel you are staying in offers you free Wi-fi, there’s always a chance that it is slow and unreliable. What’s for sure, however, is that you cannot depend on it to get your work done not unless you make arrangements for an internet connection, by other means.

With that said, here are 4 ways to deal with unreliable hotel Wi-Fi:

#1: Request the front desk to reset the router
In some cases, there might a problem with the router. Call the front desk and inform them that you can’t access the network. In fact, ask them to reset the router. After you’ve spoken with them, wait for 5-10 minutes and then try to reconnect.

#2: Find an Ethernet option
Some hotel rooms have an Ethernet cord or port which can help you jack into the network without needing to access the Wi-Fi offered by the hotel. If you want to share this connection with your tablet, you can use Connectify Hotspot – a popular software router. You can plan for this by carrying a travel router such as TP-LINK TL-WR702N.

#3: Use your phone’s hotspot feature
Most Android phones and iPhones have a mobile-hotspot feature which can accessed by a mere pinch. All you have to do is contact your carrier to check if they have such an option and how much it will cost you on a monthly basis.

#4: Try wardriving
You can use your favorite Wi-Fi finder app so as to find other wireless networks whether at the nearest coffee shop or even at another hotel.