Is it safe to logon with hotel internet on an established account?

user3657 · #1 09-01-2013

suggestions?

An0nym0u$ · #2 09-01-2013

No. Any public wifi area should be avoided because it is a shared connection where others have probably used. In fact, any IP address that you cannot control yourself should be avoided.

BTW, if you're in a hotel, I would think you're on vacation...why not enjoy your vacation and forget about ebay/paypal/amazon!?!

TonyAlmeida · #3 09-01-2013

I have PC at home which installed logmein on it. If needed, I can remote login from anywhere I want to

An0nym0u$ · #4 09-01-2013

Now, that is a much better solution!

jamcocktail21 · #5 09-02-2013

Nop is not safe

Get a broadband internet

TonyAlmeida · #6 09-02-2013

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You made this statement. So if i do this when i logon to my ebay account from computer say out of town through logmein with my computer at home. It will use my at home IP address correct?

Yes, that is right.

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Theres no way i could reset my router though im sure to change ip address so i would already have to have whatever account already on that certain IP i need

Yes, you can. Just like you sit in from of your home PC. When you reset your router you will get disconnect from logmein for 2-3 minutes and do log-in again.

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Maybe you use a VPS?

I use no VPS

kmbtrader · #7 09-02-2013

great info. I might be a little slow on this one though. I reset router inside the web browser but i always unplug it from the cable modem & router so if i am away out of state. I would easily reset in web browser but would it still take effect after awhile without me unplugging and replugging the modem/router? I am going to try now to see if i can get it right. Just more info is always helpful.

TonyAlmeida · #8 09-02-2013

You don't need to manual pull the plug and replug it. You can do the reset via the menu

kmbtrader · #9 09-02-2013

I see ah! hopefully i can throw you a bone in the future !

MICKY H · #10 09-02-2013

Never had a problem using internet in hotels etc. Amazon trace more than an IP. Just imagine how many people log onto amazon at JFK. Will amazon delete everybody, the answer is simple 'NO'

rsot · #11 09-03-2013

Logmein and Teamviewer are good services to use - dont use hotel public IP which could have likely been used and abused.

GreenBean · #12 09-03-2013

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Originally Posted by user3657

suggestions?

Avoid this.

Chance of IP being 'damaged'.

Hotel IPs can be hacked........

too risky

glacier922 · #13 09-04-2013

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Originally Posted by TonyAlmeida

Yes, you can. Just like you sit in from of your home PC. When you reset your router you will get disconnect from logmein for 2-3 minutes and do log-in again.

I don't think you can. You have to reset your modem too which you need to unplug. Since you're not home, you cannot unplug. Did I miss a step somewhere?

rsot · #14 09-04-2013

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Originally Posted by glacier922

I don't think you can. You have to reset your modem too which you need to unplug. Since you're not home, you cannot unplug. Did I miss a step somewhere?

Seems logical to me - I dont know how to reset the IP when using logmein....anyone can clarify?

GreenBean · #15 09-04-2013

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Originally Posted by rsot

Seems logical to me - I dont know how to reset the IP when using logmein....anyone can clarify?

Then how do you use it if you do not know how it works?

Or did you just 'know' it was an option.

Something you got from those in the know?

rsot · #16 09-04-2013

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Originally Posted by GreenBean™

Then how do you use it if you do not know how it works?

Or did you just 'know' it was an option.

Something you got from those in the know?

GB, you misunderstand - I know HOW logmein works...I use it BUT I have not resetted the IP using logmein - I just access my computer with it and use it since it is always on....well one particular computer.

I also have used teamviewer.

studio · #17 09-04-2013

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Originally Posted by rsot

Seems logical to me - I dont know how to reset the IP when using logmein....anyone can clarify?

log into remote PC, from remote PC use browser to log into router, reeset router from the menu.

GreenBean · #18 09-04-2013

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Originally Posted by rsot

GB, you misunderstand - I know HOW logmein works...I use it BUT I have not resetted the IP using logmein - I just access my computer with it and use it since it is always on....well one particular computer.

I also have used teamviewer.

This confirms why I worry about using such a tool.

Where's the plan for restart if the computer ever went off line?

EG power fail & no-one has access to the computer. Could make trouble with ebay accounts if on holidays etc etc.

(going off topic, sorry )

glacier922 · #19 09-04-2013

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Originally Posted by studio

log into remote PC, from remote PC use browser to log into router, reeset router from the menu.

For me, I also have to reset my modem in order to change the IP.

sacka_man · #20 09-04-2013

I have never had any issues logging into AZ using a shared IP address such as at a hotel or a bookstore. However I also agree with the notion that these IPs are more risky to use, but in my experience (3 different IPs) it has been fine.

studio · #21 09-05-2013

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Originally Posted by glacier922

For me, I also have to reset my modem in order to change the IP.

Ah, I think in US you have mostly DSL not ADSL right?

here in UK 90% of people have a modem router not a modem and a router so it makes life easier.

glacier922 · #22 09-05-2013

Actually, a large part of our ISPs are cable modems. I think dsl is quite small part in the us, but I could be wrong. Logme in would so not work because I have to reset the modem for IP to change.