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Old Jan 4, 2016, 1:44 pm
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how does one get around the 45-minute restriction on free wifi at many US airports?
how does one get around the 45-minute restriction on free wifi at many US airports?

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Old Jan 4, 2016, 1:47 pm
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I've never encountered such a restriction. Where are you experiencing it?

Surely you can just log back in?
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Old Jan 4, 2016, 2:23 pm
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They either deposit a cookie and log you out or log your MAC address. To be safe, flush your cache and change your MAC address.

http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-change-mac-address/
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Old Jan 4, 2016, 2:42 pm
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Originally Posted by gfunkdave
I've never encountered such a restriction. Where are you experiencing it?

Surely you can just log back in?
ORD and a couple of other airports.
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Old Jan 4, 2016, 3:28 pm
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I've had success just switching browsers, after a reboot (go from IE to Chrome). Not foolproof, but does work in some terminals.

Looks way to involved to modify the MAC address.
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Old Jan 4, 2016, 4:42 pm
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[QUOTE=Moderator2;25961508]I've had success just switching browsers, after a reboot (go from IE to Chrome). Not foolproof, but does work in some terminals.

Looks way to involved to modify the MAC address.

You're probably right.
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Old Jan 5, 2016, 12:11 am
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Wouldn't you have to log back in anyway if you change the MAC address? The enforcement is likely being done at the router level, not the computer/browser. If they keep current connections open but not allow new ones when the time runs out, a VPN might work.
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Old Jan 5, 2016, 9:09 am
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Spoof your Mac ID
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Old Jan 5, 2016, 11:22 am
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Probably not the answer you wanted, but how about paying for it? If being online is that important, surely a small fee to ensure the service stays economically viable for the operator isn't too much to ask? Alternatively, use the airline lounge Wi-Fi.
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Old Jan 5, 2016, 11:32 am
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45 minutes for the MacBook, 45 minutes for the iPad, 45 minutes each, for the two phones I carry. Any longer than that, in a place like ORD, and I'll be needing some rope!
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Old Jan 5, 2016, 11:47 am
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CLT also has the 45 minute time limit. Thanks for the workarounds.
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Old Jan 5, 2016, 4:36 pm
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CLT also has the 45 minute time limit. Thanks for the workarounds.
that's strange, CLT's 45-minute limit was the *only* airport where I could
get around it easily by simply closing/re-opening my smartphone's browser.
(or switch to other browsers)
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Old Jan 6, 2016, 5:43 am
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Probably not the answer you wanted, but how about paying for it? If being online is that important, surely a small fee to ensure the service stays economically viable for the operator isn't too much to ask? Alternatively, use the airline lounge Wi-Fi.
Ja. Ich stimme zu.
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Old Jan 6, 2016, 6:23 am
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Originally Posted by ScottC
Probably not the answer you wanted, but how about paying for it? If being online is that important, surely a small fee to ensure the service stays economically viable for the operator isn't too much to ask? Alternatively, use the airline lounge Wi-Fi.
My first thought as well, though I'm sure not a popular response around here...

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Old Jan 6, 2016, 7:23 am
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Probably not the answer you wanted, but how about paying for it? If being online is that important, surely a small fee to ensure the service stays economically viable for the operator isn't too much to ask? Alternatively, use the airline lounge Wi-Fi.
true... lately I seem to be flying out of a bunch of major airports where
there are no Star Alliance lounges.....
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