Thread: Not able to connect to an access point that isn't routed to the internet?
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Old 06-08-2018, 09:11 PM   #2
davidfor
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That is correct. When you connect the device to WiFi, it verifies it can access a page on the internet. If it doesn't get a response, it disconnects. The device also uses the response to work out if you are using a hotspot that needs you to login.

I can't remember if there is a patch to workaround this or not. And the URL used has changed in recent firmware, so any patch might need to be changed.
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