auto wifi

[kalos]

Hello
Often in order to connect to a wifi network, it is required that you visit a webpage and click there a login button or enter your username and password and login etc.
This procedure you often need to repeat after some time.

As you understand, this is very problematic. I just want whenever I am in range and whenever I have wifi enabled, I want to automatically connect to the saved wifi network, without having to do extra actions.

Is this possible?

I understand that the network administrator may somehow control access to the wifi, but since I have the credentials, I want to automatically connect!

Is there any fix for this?

Thanks!

[MilesAhead]

The job sounds suited for an auto form filler like LastPass.  On the other hand, if you're not connected to anything yet you may need a form filler that uses a local store. (I haven't used LastPass in awhile.  It may have that as an option.)

Here's Gizmo's list:
http://www.techsuppo...uick_Selection_Guide

[kalos]

oh, I forgot to mention I am talking about my android mobile phone!

[rgdot]

Android wifi with credentials doesn't auto connect?  Thought that's always the case, I know of people having the exact opposite problem, connecting when they don't want to and having to uncheck settings/'forget' connections

[Ath]

Android wifi with credentials doesn't auto connect?

-rgdot (October 25, 2014, 11:55 AM)

The WiFi does connect, but the proxy/router asks for confirmation or credentials before you are allowed to access the outside world.

[KynloStephen66515]

Android wifi with credentials doesn't auto connect?

-rgdot (October 25, 2014, 11:55 AM)

The WiFi does connect, but the proxy/router asks for confirmation or credentials before you are allowed to access the outside world.

-Ath (October 25, 2014, 11:59 AM)

I can confirm this one - Recently tried to connect to a BTOpenZone WiFi network the other day, not even an hour after disconnecting, and it had already forgotten me and wanted my e-mail address to login again - Not really much of an issue to be honest.

[rgdot]

So kalos needs a form filler I guess, forgetting it has nothing to do with phone but the browser?

[kalos]

Android wifi with credentials doesn't auto connect?

-rgdot (October 25, 2014, 11:55 AM)

The WiFi does connect, but the proxy/router asks for confirmation or credentials before you are allowed to access the outside world.

-Ath (October 25, 2014, 11:59 AM)

I can confirm this one - Recently tried to connect to a BTOpenZone WiFi network the other day, not even an hour after disconnecting, and it had already forgotten me and wanted my e-mail address to login again - Not really much of an issue to be honest.

-Stephen66515 (October 25, 2014, 12:56 PM)

ofcourse it is an issue, because your phone is supposedly connected to wifi, but it is not! and it doesn't automatically switch to 3G! It is in a state with no internet access!

[kalos]

So kalos needs a form filler I guess, forgetting it has nothing to do with phone but the browser?

-rgdot (October 25, 2014, 01:07 PM)

not sure if a simple form filler will do that, because after you connect to such wifi, the login website doesnt open automatically, you only get a prompt

[KynloStephen66515]

Android wifi with credentials doesn't auto connect?

-rgdot (October 25, 2014, 11:55 AM)

The WiFi does connect, but the proxy/router asks for confirmation or credentials before you are allowed to access the outside world.

-Ath (October 25, 2014, 11:59 AM)

I can confirm this one - Recently tried to connect to a BTOpenZone WiFi network the other day, not even an hour after disconnecting, and it had already forgotten me and wanted my e-mail address to login again - Not really much of an issue to be honest.

-Stephen66515 (October 25, 2014, 12:56 PM)

ofcourse it is an issue, because your phone is supposedly connected to wifi, but it is not! and it doesn't automatically switch to 3G! It is in a state with no internet access!

-kalos (October 25, 2014, 01:15 PM)

Well, for me, I only have WiFi turned on IF I have 3G turned off, or didn't topup and have no data allowance ON 3G.

[Deozaan]

Also, in my experience, you usually don't need to fill any form. You just need to click a "continue" or "I agree" button. It's annoying losing your credentials every hour and needing to open the browser and press the button again, especially if you don't realize you've been disconnected (e.g., using a WiFi tablet (no option for 3G/LTE)).

[kalos]

Also, in my experience, you usually don't need to fill any form. You just need to click a "continue" or "I agree" button. It's annoying losing your credentials every hour and needing to open the browser and press the button again, especially if you don't realize you've been disconnected (e.g., using a WiFi tablet (no option for 3G/LTE)).

-Deozaan (October 27, 2014, 02:17 PM)

that's exactly what I am saying

also, in some wifi's you need to enter full login info (username/password) and click submit

[4wd]

You're talking about Captive Portals^w.

Hotspot Login

Automaticaly log into Captive Portals (Wifi Hotspots with a login form). The solution is configurable and not specific for one Hotspot. Currently there is only one configuration for German T-Mobile Hotspots as that is what the author has tested it on. If you make a new configuration, let him know! See the website for explanation of configuration terms.

Website (Sourceforge)

[kalos]

You're talking about Captive Portals^w.

Hotspot Login

Automaticaly log into Captive Portals (Wifi Hotspots with a login form). The solution is configurable and not specific for one Hotspot. Currently there is only one configuration for German T-Mobile Hotspots as that is what the author has tested it on. If you make a new configuration, let him know! See the website for explanation of configuration terms.

Website (Sourceforge)

-4wd (November 04, 2014, 08:42 PM)

 
excellent find, will try it asap!