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No access to public wifi

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February 19, 2013 4:35:38 PM

Hello,
I am abel to connect perfectly at home but no longer in public areas such as Starbucks, etc. I do not get the public website to agree to the terms and connections. My laptop tries to connect to my homepage and skips the log on page (ie: Starbucks.com) then freezes and I receive an error message that there is no internet connection. When I go to "Data Sharing Center" it states that I am connected...
Any info welcome.

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February 20, 2013 11:07:11 AM

When you select the Starbucks network from the available networks list does your laptop actually connect to the wifi network?
If you check the network icon after you have selected the desired network it should have some kind of indication of your connection status. If you can, check the adapter settings to see if you have been issued an IP address. If you are connected and have an address but still cant connect there may be some kind of security setting blocking your access, possibly an antivirus program or very strict settings. Public networks usualy need to have access to browser cookies, to register devices on their networks also.
Have you tried connecting with an other device like a smart phone or other laptop?
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November 24, 2013 2:44:57 PM

I am having the exact same problem. My computer can use my home wifi but not public wifi. It says it connects to the network but has no internet access.
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March 15, 2014 1:28:02 PM

I'm using an ASUS laptop with Windows 8 and I have had the same problem not getting to the 'Terms and Acceptance' page at Starbucks. I scoured the internet for a solution. Nothing worked. I stumbled on a possible solution today. (I was able to get to the login page and have been on the internet at Starbucks for 20 minutes without getting kicked off). I use an MSN live login to unlock my computer. Today, before I went to enter my password, I went to the left side of the lock screen and chose connect to a network. I selected the ATTwifi network and waited for the connection. Once my computer was connected to the network, I entered my password to access my computer and have been successfully surfing ... so far.
good luck!!!!
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June 14, 2014 9:06:17 AM

TRW1 said:
I'm using an ASUS laptop with Windows 8 and I have had the same problem not getting to the 'Terms and Acceptance' page at Starbucks. I scoured the internet for a solution. Nothing worked. I stumbled on a possible solution today. (I was able to get to the login page and have been on the internet at Starbucks for 20 minutes without getting kicked off). I use an MSN live login to unlock my computer. Today, before I went to enter my password, I went to the left side of the lock screen and chose connect to a network. I selected the ATTwifi network and waited for the connection. Once my computer was connected to the network, I entered my password to access my computer and have been successfully surfing ... so far.
good luck!!!!


You sir are a legend.. Thankyou so much :) 
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September 10, 2014 6:35:53 PM

TRW1 said:
I'm using an ASUS laptop with Windows 8 and I have had the same problem not getting to the 'Terms and Acceptance' page at Starbucks. I scoured the internet for a solution. Nothing worked. I stumbled on a possible solution today. (I was able to get to the login page and have been on the internet at Starbucks for 20 minutes without getting kicked off). I use an MSN live login to unlock my computer. Today, before I went to enter my password, I went to the left side of the lock screen and chose connect to a network. I selected the ATTwifi network and waited for the connection. Once my computer was connected to the network, I entered my password to access my computer and have been successfully surfing ... so far.
good luck!!!!


jksd said:
TRW1 said:
I'm using an ASUS laptop with Windows 8 and I have had the same problem not getting to the 'Terms and Acceptance' page at Starbucks. I scoured the internet for a solution. Nothing worked. I stumbled on a possible solution today. (I was able to get to the login page and have been on the internet at Starbucks for 20 minutes without getting kicked off). I use an MSN live login to unlock my computer. Today, before I went to enter my password, I went to the left side of the lock screen and chose connect to a network. I selected the ATTwifi network and waited for the connection. Once my computer was connected to the network, I entered my password to access my computer and have been successfully surfing ... so far.
good luck!!!!


You sir are a legend.. Thankyou so much :) 


Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Legend is an understatement... all will hear your wisdom in epic story's of triumph and commandments. This must be how moses felt.. I must tell every one!!
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