Using Home Hub 3 on another ISP

Hi
Does anyone know if the home hub 3 can be used with another ethernet connection
Specifically ,I am away on business next week and the hotel has ethernet ports [DHCP]
Can I plug the HH3 into here ?
I know I can use a buffalo cable router in this scenario but will the HH3 work ?

Of course it is
I guess even adding bits to the HH3 is possible
(now where did that post go....?)
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