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A common method is to direct all World Wide Web traffic to a web server, which returns an HTTP redirect to a captive portal. [8] When a modern, Internet-enabled device first connects to a network, it sends out an HTTP request to a detection URL predefined by its vendor and expects an HTTP status code 200 OK or 204 No Content.
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Wi-Fi hotspots may be set up either free of charge or commercially, often using a captive portal webpage for access. Organizations, enthusiasts, authorities and businesses , such as airports, hotels, and restaurants, often provide free or paid-use hotspots to attract customers, to provide services to promote business in selected areas.
AirWatch headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. AirWatch was founded in 2003 as Wandering WiFi by John Marshall, who served as president and CEO.Alan Dabbiere has been the chairman since 2006.
To secure your internet connection, PRIVATE WiFi™ must be open and activated. 1. Opening PRIVATE WiFi. The PRIVATE WiFi software will open automatically whenever you start your computer.
For authentication by smart-clients, Appendix D defines the Smart Client to Access Gateway Interface Protocol, which is an XML-based protocol for authentication. Smart-client software (and devices that use it) use this so-called WISPr XML to seamlessly login to HotSpots without the need for the user to interact with a captive portal.
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