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False BT Openzones?

wyndham — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:36:35 GMT

Hi I was wondering if someone could please shed some light...

As I walk around I see many SSID's called BTOpenzone, I am on an Orange iPhone so have Openzone access that way, I am also a Business and Residential BT customer so should have access to ALL Openzone and Fon hotspots.

So when in places like Starbucks I am able to access the BTOpenzone, however there are many BTOpenzones that I am able to connect to get full wifi signal strength but still not able to get internet or even a login page, just a no internet warning.

I have also noticed that our BT Business Hub is broadcasting a BTOpenzone SSID which I can't seem to access either, is this the same issue, are people unwittingly broadcasting false Openzone ID's?

Thanks in advance. B

Re: False BT Openzones?

spank — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:20:01 GMT

Hi there,

I remember this being an issue a few months back. Have a look here for info.

Thanks

Re: False BT Openzones?

martmart — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:27:42 GMT

u want a month of free access on us

Re: False BT Openzones?

Sogo7 — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:42:42 GMT

are people unwittingly broadcasting false Openzone ID's?

As many are aware the distance between your mobile deivice and the wifi access point can cause difficulites the further that they are separated - that's the normal problem

HOWEVER:

where you are getting a strong signal and still being refused access is a bit more worrying, it could be that the BT server is overworked and having a bad day.

OR... and this is more likely

you have just given your OpenZone login credentials to a hacker who is deliberatly mimicing a BT openzone access point.

(sorry I cannot be more specific most forums have strict rules about discussing this sort of thing) would advise changing password regulary