Originally Posted by
rkkwan
Since I only stay at cheaper Chinese hotels, I always bring my own. They all provide ethernet cords if they have access, but at least 50% of the time I find at least one of the 2 locking tabs broken on their cord. 25% of the time with both locking tabs broken. May not be an issue if you leave your computer on the desk immobile, but if you like to surf on the bed while watching TV...
You should buy a travel router.
Off topic, the internet at my hotel in Shenzhen (Crowne Plaza) is blazing fast.