Help please.

[craigsa]

Hi there guys,
I have just got a new cellphone Imate KJAM and keep getting messages about joining networks all over JHb , how do i surf the net while connecting to these networks and is it legal? Very new to it and dont really get the picture yet on how this works.

Thanks
Craig

 

[henkk78]

imate

Hi Craig,

I suspect your new iMate runs Windows Mobile 5.0.

What's a bit irritating about Mobile 5.0 is that it remembers all Wi-Fi networks that it's tried to connect to in the past.

So when your Wi-Fi is switched on, it will spend a few seconds on each stored connection, saying "Connecting to..." every time, regardless of whether there is actually a Wi-Fi network nearby or not.

To get rid of 'stale' networks tap&hold a listed network, and then select Remove.

It's not illegal to connect to a network. (Unless you deliberately are trying to connect to a network you shouldn't be)

Hope this helps!

Henk

 

[craigsa]

Thanks yes you are 100% correct about mobile 5.0 and its problems. I just want to know does one require passwords and user names to access wifi in JHB ?

 

[henkk78]

wifi access

Hi Craig,

It entirely depends on each individual Wi-Fi network, and there are hundreds!

Some are 'public' hotspots, meaning they give access to the public, through a variety of methods, but usually requiring a username & password. You'd first connect with your iMate and then open Internet Explorer which will show a login/signup screen (e.g. www.skyrove.com, www.kooku.com, www.alwayson.com)

Others are private, and (should be) protected by 'keys'. They're intended for use only by certain individuals or employees.

Good luck!