Wi-Fi log in browser

jessie102 · 12-25-2010, 12:29 PM

Some public wi-fi hotspots at popular places like Starbucks require log-in thru browser before access is permitted.

The Sony PRS 950 can't seem to log on to these Wi-Fi hotspots.

The result when the browser launches is "The page cannot be displayed"

Is anyone else having this problem?

Bookworm_Girl · 12-30-2010, 01:01 PM

Hi, jessie102. Here are some of my experiences. I have been able to connect at all of the hotspots that I have used, although sometimes the messages have been confusing. In general, first you need to connect to the Wi-fi hotspot. Sometimes it will auto-launch the browser after a connection is established, and sometimes you need to manually open the browser window. If you get an error like the page cannot be displayed, then try a URL like google from the 950 Home page and see if it redirects to the site terms.

I haven't tried Starbucks yet, but McDonalds worked fine. I can't remember if I had to agree to any user terms.

I was able to connect very easily at an airport. I connected to their Wi-fi, and then the 950 launched the web browser straight to the T&C page. All connections should be this smooth! Unfortunately they aren't...

At one hotel it connected to the Wi-fi fine. Then I had to open the web browser manually to get to the hotel T&C page.

At another hotel it appeared not to connect. I got an error message that said "Cannot confirm connection to either the internet or Reader Store. Please check the following: 1) The connection settings between the device and the wireless router. 2) The wireless network is running properly". Then it said "Invalid Configuration" under the wireless ID in the network list. I thought that meant this hotel just wasn't going to work. But, I decided to manually launch the browser anyway. I was surprised to find that it redirected to the hotel T&C site. I checked the agreement box, and it connected fine. Then I went back to the wireless settings page, and "Invalid Configuration" had changed to "Connected". Weird!

I have never had any issues with my home network (WPA2). I was able to successfully connect to a friend's home network which has a Verizon router (WEP).

In summary, I have been able to connect 100% of the time, but the process has been varied and certainly not flawless.

12-25-2010, 12:29 PM	#1
jessie102 Addict Posts: 234 Karma: 6720 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: SONY PRS505	Wi-Fi log in browser Some public wi-fi hotspots at popular places like Starbucks require log-in thru browser before access is permitted. The Sony PRS 950 can't seem to log on to these Wi-Fi hotspots. The result when the browser launches is "The page cannot be displayed" Is anyone else having this problem? Last edited by jessie102; 12-25-2010 at 12:43 PM.

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12-30-2010, 01:01 PM	#2
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,871 Karma: 36507503 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	Hi, jessie102. Here are some of my experiences. I have been able to connect at all of the hotspots that I have used, although sometimes the messages have been confusing. In general, first you need to connect to the Wi-fi hotspot. Sometimes it will auto-launch the browser after a connection is established, and sometimes you need to manually open the browser window. If you get an error like the page cannot be displayed, then try a URL like google from the 950 Home page and see if it redirects to the site terms. I haven't tried Starbucks yet, but McDonalds worked fine. I can't remember if I had to agree to any user terms. I was able to connect very easily at an airport. I connected to their Wi-fi, and then the 950 launched the web browser straight to the T&C page. All connections should be this smooth! Unfortunately they aren't... At one hotel it connected to the Wi-fi fine. Then I had to open the web browser manually to get to the hotel T&C page. At another hotel it appeared not to connect. I got an error message that said "Cannot confirm connection to either the internet or Reader Store. Please check the following: 1) The connection settings between the device and the wireless router. 2) The wireless network is running properly". Then it said "Invalid Configuration" under the wireless ID in the network list. I thought that meant this hotel just wasn't going to work. But, I decided to manually launch the browser anyway. I was surprised to find that it redirected to the hotel T&C site. I checked the agreement box, and it connected fine. Then I went back to the wireless settings page, and "Invalid Configuration" had changed to "Connected". Weird! I have never had any issues with my home network (WPA2). I was able to successfully connect to a friend's home network which has a Verizon router (WEP). In summary, I have been able to connect 100% of the time, but the process has been varied and certainly not flawless.

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