Private IP

xboxmatt · 04-02-05, 09:59 AM

I was logging on the PIE and it sent me to a page that had PRIVATE IP on it and I had to login or register. I tried tapping on the register icon but it did nothing. Is this something I need to do from my desktop?

Gigi · 04-02-05, 10:03 AM

There should be no setup required to access PIE in general. What site were you trying to access? Are you on a private network?

xboxmatt · 04-02-05, 10:08 AM

I was at a local hot spot. I think I had entered www.microsoft.com just to try it out.

Gigi · 04-02-05, 10:11 AM

The hotspot requires authorized access - you need an account to access it. Try PIE where you know the hotspot is freely accessible and you will not encounter this message.

calvin13 · 04-02-05, 10:17 AM

Are people under the impression that if it is a "hotspot" that it is free?

xboxmatt · 04-02-05, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Gigi

The hotspot requires authorized access - you need an account to access it. Try PIE where you know the hotspot is freely accessible and you will not encounter this message.

I'll give it a shot. Thanks :approve:

xboxmatt · 04-02-05, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by calvin13

Are people under the impression that if it is a "hotspot" that it is free?

Most hotspots are free.

axcilla · 04-02-05, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by calvin13

Are people under the impression that if it is a "hotspot" that it is free?

Most are, however all all should be.

Its a great service to give to your customers.

xboxmatt · 04-02-05, 10:37 AM

I agree 100%

calvin13 · 04-02-05, 10:40 AM

There are next to no "free" hotspots where I live. Actually, I have not heard of any "free" hotspots. Who has free hotspots?

xboxmatt · 04-02-05, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by calvin13

There are next to no "free" hotspots where I live. Actually, I have not heard of any "free" hotspots. Who has free hotspots?

Where I live a couple of restaraunts have them and a privately owned coffee shop. It's pretty chillin :approve:

calvin13 · 04-02-05, 10:56 AM

Are they "free"? I know that McDonalds has "free". Oh, that is after you buy something.

calvin13 · 04-02-05, 10:57 AM

Also, a couple of restaraunts and one coffee shop is not "most".

xboxmatt · 04-02-05, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by calvin13

Also, a couple of restaraunts and one coffee shop is not "most".

That is just within five minutes of where I am.

xboxmatt · 04-02-05, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by calvin13

Are they "free"? I know that McDonalds has "free". Oh, that is after you buy something.

yes they're free. You don't have to pay anything to use it. If I go to the coffee shop I'll buy a PEPSI for $0.80 just so I'm not taking complete advantage of the place, since it is privately owned. Looking out for the little guy $0.80 at a time! :approve: