[PLUG] WiFi Access Point redirects.

[Chuck Hast]

Ok I will test that one out as soon as I get to the airport today. Maybe at
the mall I am doing work at, the first time I get a chance I will test it
out.

Thank you for the fast come back.
 On Mar 4, 2015 1:12 AM, "Russell Senior" <russell at personaltelco.net> wrote:

> >>>>> "Chuck" == Chuck Hast <wchast at gmail.com> writes:
>
> Chuck> Folks, I am not sure if it is me or just that the mechanisim used
> Chuck> to redirect a browser on WiFi when being Queried for a login or
> Chuck> some sort of acceptance of usage.
>
> The typical captive portal redirect you are talking about can't deal
> with an SSL connection.  That's because your browser will not be able to
> authenticate the redirect page as the one it asked for.  Many sites
> default to HTTPS now: google, facebook, twitter, etc.
>
> The solution to this is to make sure to go to a non-SSL page.  The
> National Weather Service or calagator are favorites of mine, but it
> doesn't matter, as long as it's not HTTPS URL.  That should usually do
> the trick.
>
>
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