> > Is there any reliable way to either (1) always connect via the LAN or (2) > > make the laptop broadcast its own LAN so I can login to it wirelessly from > > the iPad? ... > It is unclear to me if you have one internal network (network behind > your laptop) or if both the Ipad and the laptop are connected to the > wireless infrastructure of the guest (hotel airport ...). Both are connected to the same wireless LAN. Thanks. -Tom