Internet - is there a specific spot that has good service internet

[bobbismith]

Hello all,

Just curious. I will have to work some on the TA sailing next month. 

Has anyone discovered where the routers are? Where the service is best?

I will be on the Freedom.

TIA

[ninjacat123]

17 minutes ago, bobbismith said:

Hello all,

Just curious. I will have to work some on the TA sailing next month. 

Has anyone discovered where the routers are? Where the service is best?

I will be on the Freedom.

TIA

I found that the internet wasn't working on my balcony. I'm interested in what others have found works best as well👍

Edited September 17, 2023 by ninjacat123
goofy sentence structure ;)

[bobbismith]

I know some ships have Starlink. I wonder if that makes a big difference. 

We have to remember to download our books before going on the balcony. Lol

[highSeas22]

Atrium

[mz-s]

The library is usually a good bet.

[CookieShip]

The APs are on the ceiling, you'll see them as you look up and around the ship.

[ninjacat123]

51 minutes ago, CookieShip said:

The APs are on the ceiling, you'll see them as you look up and around the ship.

What is an AP?

[PayneAS]

5 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

What is an AP?

Access Point.

[Old Fart Cruisers]

It depends on the ship.  Some have the APs on the back wall of the closets.   I don't think it makes a difference if the ship has Starlink or not as far as connecting to WiFi.  Starlink is a MUCH faster service, but actually connecting to the ships WiFi will still be dependent on your proximity to an access point.

[bobbismith]

31 minutes ago, PayneAS said:

Access Point.

What does an access point look like? Thanks

[PayneAS]

16 minutes ago, bobbismith said:

What does an access point look like? Thanks

Usually something like this

 

[Old Fart Cruisers]

13 minutes ago, bobbismith said:

What does an access point look like? Thanks

 

They are different shapes and sizes.  Sometimes they will have antenna(s), some others don't.  Often mounted on the ceiling, sometimes almost resembling a smoke detector.  Some are mounted behind the TV in the rooms, maybe every other room.  Sometimes they are in the closet or in the hallways outside the rooms.

 

[ninjacat123]

Is there usually one AP in each cabin?

[bobbismith]

Anyone currently on a ship? Can you look around for AP? Take photos?

Thanks

[Old Fart Cruisers]

There will most likely be multiple systems using APs.  Some are for guest WiFi, some are general crew WiFi, some could be for specific crew member communication, and still others may be for ship mechanical automation. 

So, just because you are near an AP doesn't necessarily mean that it is one you are connecting to. 

Edited September 18, 2023 by Old Fart Cruisers

[broberts]

2 hours ago, bobbismith said:

Anyone currently on a ship? Can you look around for AP? Take photos?

Thanks

 

Wasted effort. Download a WiFi signal strength meter / analyser from your app store. Use that to find suitable locations when needed.

[ObstructedView2]

18 hours ago, bobbismith said:

I will have to work some on the TA sailing next month. Where the service is best? I will be on the Freedom.

 

Hi @bobbismith🙂

 

We have been sailing Carnival, Princess & Royal for many years. Whenever I want/need to make sure I can get a decent connection, I always go to the Atrium Main Lobby area of a cruise ship (Mid-ship).

 

Often sometimes closer to Guest Services as well. Or near the particular ships Internet Cafe area too (if the ship has a provided dedicated area with computers). 

 

(Mid-ship Atrium Area) I've found to be the most reliable for important connections when needed.

 

Have a terrific sailing!

 

 

 

🍹

[bobbismith]

2 hours ago, broberts said:

 

Wasted effort. Download a WiFi signal strength meter / analyser from your app store. Use that to find suitable locations when needed.

Great thanks