AWAYRELAY — HOTEL CONNECTION CHECKLIST

Confirm the network and supported login procedure with the hotel. On managed devices, follow workplace policy.

[ ] The portal accepted my login.
[ ] A fresh internet request worked.
[ ] I checked the intended VPN state.
[ ] My intended task worked after that check.

Repeat checks after sleep or a network change. Do not ignore certificate warnings or assume every platform has a Kill Switch toggle. Notes are self-reported, not a security test.

Apple: Use captive Wi-Fi networks on your iPhone or iPad
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102554

NordVPN: Log in to a captive portal Wi-Fi network
https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/48557553837969-How-to-log-in-to-a-captive-portal-Wi-Fi-network-while-using-NordVPN

NordVPN: How Kill Switch works
https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19509682644369-NordVPN-Kill-Switch-how-does-it-work

NordVPN: Change the VPN protocol on iOS
https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20459436694801-How-to-change-the-VPN-protocol-on-the-NordVPN-iOS-app

NordVPN: Connection troubleshooting on iOS
https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20397808850833-I-can-t-connect-to-NordVPN-on-iOS

NordVPN: How to use NordWhisper
https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/31528242519953-How-to-use-NordWhisper-on-NordVPN

NordVPN: Scam, phishing, and malware protection
https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19508765521425-What-is-NordVPN-s-Scam-Phishing-and-Malware-protection

FTC: Are public Wi-Fi networks safe?
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/are-public-wi-fi-networks-safe-what-you-need-know

Apple: Use eSIM while traveling internationally with your iPhone
https://support.apple.com/en-us/118227