Using wireless card when traveling?

[mouln]

I will be traveling to Europe and have questions about using a wireless connection there for my laptop.
I have a Dlink 114 wireless router at home and a wireless card for my laptop. As I set my system up using furnished DLink software that has an encryption option, which I opted to use,
I was concerned if that will present a problem for me at a local hot spot.
Also if I use a hotel wired broadband option I assume I will have to remove the wireless card and replace it with an ethernet card in the same laptop slot.
Any help in understanding wireless or broadband connecting when traveling will be greatly appreciated!

[cszeto]

Most wireless "hotspots" do not have WEP enabled. When there is "metering", access is typically controlled through the use of web mechanisms where one can register and be granted access. The "normal" web traffic would be redirected to a payment and authorization site and all other traffic is disabled. When payment and/or authorization is complete, then normal network access is enabled.

Wired network access will require a wired network adapter. If your notebook does not have a wired NIC, then an additional adapter will be required.