Things You'll Need:
- Wi-fi capable laptop computer
- A location with a Wi-Fi hotspot
- credit card
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Step 1
First, make sure your location has a logo on the window indicating they are a "Wi-Fi Hotspot. If you do not see a logo, ask one of the cashiers or servers if they offer internet connectivity.
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Step 2
Locate the "connect or disconnect network and sharing center" on your laptop. This may be a simple icon in the bottom right of your taskbar or may be in the network section of your main menu.
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Step 3
Connect to the local network by first allowing your computer to scan for the local network in that location. Once your computer has found it, click on it and you will be connected to a welcome page.
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Step 4
The network your computer has connected to may be free or may charge you a nominal fee for full internet access. Often you will be provided purchasing options for as little time as 2 hours for as little price as a few bucks. You will also be given the option of purchasing weekly to yearly passes of unlimited use.
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Step 5
When you return home to your own local network, your computer will automatically search out your original network and connect on its own. You will be given the choice to save your remote network location for your next visit to that hotspot cafe.
Comments
newstime1999 said
on 9/27/2009 Good information on how to connect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot. This can be confusing sometimes. It is important that you know that you have to connect through your local network and this must be set on your computer.
pamelaa75 said
on 9/5/2009 Great information on how to connect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot 5*s and rec
PositivelyWrite said
on 6/28/2009 Timely information about Wi-Fi Hotspots!
gururaul said
on 6/1/2009 I have never searched out a wi-fi hotspot before, but your information is very useful. I thought signs reading, free wi-fi, meant free. Knowing that there may be costs to connecting is real eye opener. Thank you for an interesting tid-bit.
writer7 said
on 5/22/2009 Very useful info. Thanks!