babygoon Posted April 8, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Info the RCCI site says you need a Windows operating system to use their wi-fi. Does this really mean that I can't get internet access on my Mac laptop? Anyone else brought their Mac on board and been able to use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted April 8, 2009 #2 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Info the RCCI site says you need a Windows operating system to use their wi-fi. Does this really mean that I can't get internet access on my Mac laptop? Anyone else brought their Mac on board and been able to use it? I used my IBook G4 laptop to access RCI's wi-fi when we cruised on the Jewel westbound TA last September, so you should be able to as well.:) The cost was the same as using the internet stations onboard. I purchased the best package and ended up paying about $.33 a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted April 8, 2009 #3 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Info the RCCI site says you need a Windows operating system to use their wi-fi. Does this really mean that I can't get internet access on my Mac laptop? Anyone else brought their Mac on board and been able to use it? A Mac will work but RC doesn't provide any technical support so you are on your own if you do have a connectivity problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted April 9, 2009 #4 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Info the RCCI site says you need a Windows operating system to use their wi-fi. Does this really mean that I can't get internet access on my Mac laptop? No, it means RCL is too lazy to provide support to the Mac platform, not that you'll need much support. Still, You might want to have Firefox loaded up on your Mac before you go on the cruise in case you have Safari connection issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevans.900 Posted April 9, 2009 #5 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Has anyone tried connecting to the on board wifi with an iphone or ipod touch? Good to see the mac will work, even if unsupported, as 6 of us are going on the Oasis next june, all of which have macbook pros for school. How does it work on this ship anyway, do you just select the wifi network, and then sign in through the browser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinsince99 Posted April 9, 2009 #6 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Like a Mac user would really ever need any help! ;) :D Have sailed numerous ships on RCCL and have been able to use my Mac. As suggested previously, it is highly recommended having both FoxFire and Safari loaded pre-cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babygoon Posted April 9, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Thanks for the info. Mac users stick together! I need to double check to see if I put FireFox on my new laptop and will be sure to do that pre-cruise thanks to the advice here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeqube Posted April 9, 2009 #8 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Use firefox. I had issues with safari and their authentication process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted April 10, 2009 #9 Share Posted April 10, 2009 How does it work on this ship anyway, do you just select the wifi network, and then sign in through the browser? I believe that you have to sign up for an account first. Your better "value" will be for you to sign up for a package. It will mean a lower price per minute connection fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.O.C.I.O.C.A.T.s Posted April 10, 2009 #10 Share Posted April 10, 2009 We have been using Macs for 25 years. My DW and I both have Mac laptops and have had no problems with wireless connections with RCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macd4 Posted April 10, 2009 #11 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Has anyone tried connecting to the on board wifi with an iphone or ipod touch? Good to see the mac will work, even if unsupported, as 6 of us are going on the Oasis next june, all of which have macbook pros for school. How does it work on this ship anyway, do you just select the wifi network, and then sign in through the browser? I have read that others have done this. Other posters recommended signing in on a ship's computer first to establish a userid and password, and then accessing via iphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabbo Posted April 10, 2009 #12 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Has anyone tried connecting to the on board wifi with an iphone or ipod touch? Good to see the mac will work, even if unsupported, as 6 of us are going on the Oasis next june, all of which have macbook pros for school. How does it work on this ship anyway, do you just select the wifi network, and then sign in through the browser? I have used it before with Ipod Touch and it worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot1314 Posted April 10, 2009 #13 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I used my mac on Navigator last year. But I did have a problem with Safari, Firefox worked a charm. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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