{"id":13747,"date":"2023-07-26T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T09:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/?p=13747"},"modified":"2023-11-22T15:16:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:16:37","slug":"connect-laptop-to-public-wi-fi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/connect-laptop-to-public-wi-fi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect Laptop to Public Wi-Fi? (Step-by-Step Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet connectivity is integral to most human activities in our present world. The pandemic forced many jobs and schools to operate online, pushing our internet reliance further. The downside is accessing a stable and reliable network that can sustain you through an online class, meeting, or streaming <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/verizon-wi-fi-per-month\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be expensive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is because cellular data packages are costly, and many people cannot afford <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/cox-wi-fi-per-month\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monthly Wi-Fi subscriptions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a workaround, people rely on public networks that are usually <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/get-free-wi-fi-on-your-smart-tv\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the condition that they are on premises that offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/what-does-wi-fi-stand-for\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services. Organizations and businesses also use public networks to attract clients and ensure existing clients are content, thanks to the value-added service.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although public networks are common and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/connect-to-public-wi-fi-on-android\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy to connect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they can pose challenges when trying to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/connect-to-wi-fi-on-windows-11\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">access the internet through a laptop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most people are accustomed to using public networks on their phones; thus, they are unfamiliar with how to connect to public networks on their laptops.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, this article illustrates how you can connect to a public network on Windows and Mac laptops. Keep reading as we will also briefly state measures you can take to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/hotel-wi-fi-not-redirecting-to-login-page\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">force the login page to pop up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if it refuses, as it usually does in some instances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13748\" title=\"How to Connect Laptop to Public Wi-Fi\" src=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Connect-Laptop-to-Public-Wi-Fi-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"How to Connect Laptop to Public Wi-Fi\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Connect-Laptop-to-Public-Wi-Fi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Connect-Laptop-to-Public-Wi-Fi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Connect-Laptop-to-Public-Wi-Fi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Connect-Laptop-to-Public-Wi-Fi.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to Connect to Public Wi-Fi on Windows 10<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most laptops use the windows 10 OS as the Windows 11 OS is yet to be available for all devices. You can connect to any public Wi-Fi by following the steps below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the laptop is on and not connected to any network, then click on the Network icon on the taskbar. If you cannot see the icon, click on the <\/span><b>Up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> arrow in the taskbar to access it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A list of the available <a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/different-types-of-wi-fi-networks\/\">Wi-Fi networks<\/a> will appear; search for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/ssid-of-router\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSID<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the public network you want to connect to.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the public Wi-Fi SSID, then <\/span><b>Connect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and enter the password if prompted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13749\" title=\"public Wi-Fi SSID\" src=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/public-Wi-Fi-SSID.jpg\" alt=\"public Wi-Fi SSID\" width=\"400\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/public-Wi-Fi-SSID.jpg 448w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/public-Wi-Fi-SSID-174x300.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The device will ask if you want the computer to be discoverable by another PC on the network; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/stay-safe-on-public-wi-fi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click <\/span><b>NO <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">since it is a public network<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you are done.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that clicking <\/span><b>Connect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will redirect you to a <a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/phone-cant-connect-to-wi-fi-that-requires-sign-in\/\">sign-in<\/a> page if the public Wi-Fi is set to require users to sign in. The page will also have a check box you should tick that shows you have accepted the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/mcdonalds-wi-fi-accept-terms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terms and conditions of connecting to the public Wi-Fi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This feature ensures <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/network-security-key-for-hotspot\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and that only credible clients use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/what-type-of-wi-fi-do-i-have\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that is the case with your network, it will automatically redirect you to a sign-in page once you click <\/span><b>Connect <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in step<\/span><b> 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> above.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Recommended reading:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/connect-a-pos-machine-to-wi-fi\/\">How to Connect a POS Machine to Wi-Fi (Can You Connect a POS Machine to Wi-Fi?)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/connect-astro-njoi-to-wi-fi\/\">How to Connect Astro NJOI to Wi-Fi? (Follow These Steps)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/connect-govee-lights-to-wi-fi\/\">How to Connect Govee Lights to Wi-Fi (Detailed Instructions)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When redirected, simply key in the necessary credentials and click <\/span><b>Connect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or something similar, depending on how the sign-up page frames it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also connect to a public Wi-Fi by clicking on the <\/span><b>Windows icon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then navigating <\/span><b>Settings&gt;Network &amp; Internet&gt;Wi-Fi&gt;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> clicking on the slider to <\/span><b>turn on Wi-Fi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Next, click on <\/span><b>Available Networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select the public SSID you wish to connect to.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Connecting a Windows 10 Laptop to a Hotel\u2019s Public Wi-Fi<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOW TO CONNECT COMPUTER TO THE HOTEL WIFI\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EtHgvVNtgjs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>How to Connect to Public Wi-Fi on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process slightly differs from Windows 10. For Windows 11:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the laptop is on, open Quick settings by clicking on <\/span><b>Network, Sound<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><b>Battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> icons situated at the task bars far right corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable Wi-Fi by clicking on the left side of the Wi-Fi icon. Ensure it is highlighted in the system&#8217;s current theme color and not grey as a quick way to confirm Wi-Fi is on.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13750 size-full\" title=\"Wi-Fi icon\" src=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wi-Fi-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Wi-Fi icon\" width=\"449\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wi-Fi-icon.jpg 449w, https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Wi-Fi-icon-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the <\/span><b>&gt;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> symbol next to the Wi-Fi icon to access the list of available wireless networks around you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate your preferred public network and click on it, then click <\/span><b>Next<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this juncture, the laptop will prompt you to enter a password or redirect you to a sign-in page.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If prompted to enter a password, do so, then click <\/span><b>Next <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or Connect. If the laptop redirects to a website sign-in page, enter the necessary information and click <\/span><b>Connect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can connect to public Wi-Fi by navigating Settings &gt; Network &amp; Internet &gt; toggle the slider on Wi-Fi to <\/span><b>ON<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Then, click Wi-Fi&gt; Show Available Networks, select the public Wi-Fi you want to connect to, and click<\/span><b> Next<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to Connect to Public Wi-Fi on a Mac Laptop<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps below will help you <a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/log-in-to-public-wi-fi-network-through-safari\/\">connect to a public Wi-Fi network<\/a> on a Mac device.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the device is on, then click on the <\/span><b>Wi-Fi icon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the menu bar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on Other Networks to view the APs broadcasting around you, and click on the SSID of the public network you want to connect to.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the password if prompted, click <\/span><b>Join, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or you might be redirected to a sign-in page on your device\u2019s browser.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a web page pops up, enter the credentials to access the public Wi-Fi.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot see the Wi-Fi icon on the menu bar, you can include it by clicking the Apple icon and selecting <\/span><b>System Preferences &gt;<\/b> <b>Dock &amp; Menu Bar. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, navigate <\/span><b>Wi-Fi &gt; Show Wi-Fi status in the menu bar.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The video below illustrates the procedure of connecting to a Wi-Fi network on a Mac, which is similar to connecting to a public Wi-Fi network.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Connecting Mac to Wi-Fi<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Connect To WiFi On MacBook Or Mac Desktop\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DvpkWpv8RAY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>What Is the Public Wi-Fi Password?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting to a public Wi-Fi is as easy as illustrated above, but some users have difficulties <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/hotel-wi-fi-password\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accessing the correct password for encrypted public networks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The password is usually on the pay stub\/receipt you get when you make a purchase. The password could also be posted on a noticeboard or the wall, or sometimes the attendant or manager is the only person who knows the password.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/hotel-wi-fi-not-redirecting-to-login-page\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Wi-Fi networks that redirect to a sign-in page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might require an access code that could be printed on your receipt. Once you enter the code and accept the terms and conditions of connecting to the network, you can access the internet.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your laptop will ask if you wish to connect to the Wi-Fi network automatically; ensure this option is unselected because it exposes you to attackers, especially when you are connected but not utilizing the internet.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the sign-in page might fail to load, and some steps you can take to force it to load. They are stated below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to Force the Sign-in Page of a Public Wi-Fi to Load<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you can do to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/force-hotel-wi-fi-login-page\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">force the sign-in page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable your web browser to allow pop-up pages and redirecting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable your VPN program as it tends to block public Wi-Fi or unsecured networks.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the sign-in page via a different browser.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the sign-in page in incognito mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable third-party DNS servers on your device, and if it fails, perform a restart.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a video on more measures Windows 10\/11 users can take to force the login page to load.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Ways to Force the Public Wi-Fi Login Page<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fix Public WiFi Login Page Not Showing Windows 11\/10\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m1XeMhCYdQ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hotel-wi-fi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Wi-Fi should always be considered unsecure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it is easy to access such a network. Therefore, only use it when necessary and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/stay-safe-on-public-wi-fi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take all the necessary precautions to keep your sensitive data safe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The precautions can include; using a VPN program, visiting HTTPS encrypted sites, and updating your OS, firewall, and drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Internet connectivity is integral to most human activities in our present world. The pandemic forced many jobs and schools to operate online, pushing our internet reliance further. The downside is accessing a stable and reliable network that can sustain you through an online class, meeting, or streaming can be expensive. This is because cellular data &#8230; <a title=\"How to Connect Laptop to Public Wi-Fi? 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