Free wifi access around India

lotus blossom

it must've been wifi that i was hooked into when i went to a cyber cafe with my laptop since they did not do anything but plug me in. and as soon as they did that my virus software went crazy with the 360 viruses that i got.

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GoanCanuck

What kind of speed is offered at this location?

mira4bai4

Consider WiFi in the same way that one would having Safe Sex, do not do it unless one takes precautions, more than viruses maybe exchanged during the the 'intercourse'.

50sQuiff

I'm sorry but this is the sort of nonsense peddled by IT hacks and anti-virus software firms who both want to stay in a job. You're not going to all of a sudden have multiple virii envelop your computer the moment you log on to a wireless connection. That is unless you're exceptionally naive and have both your own wireless network connection and folders shared without a password. Yes, a sophisticated operator could in theory intercept your packets if you're using an unsecured access point. Not only are the chances of this happening absolutely minimal, the problem is simply sidestepped by not doing anything sensitive whilst connected to an unencrypted network.

Goan Canuck: not great but not bad for a free connection. Browsing was reasonably nippy and a 48kbps audio stream was fine. It struggled with a small video stream however. FTP worked also. The Cajun Chicken sandwich was poor, but I rate the Lemon Ice Tea in Coffee Day

vinayverma

Yes, this is not free but got some good reviews from other who are using is.
Its a wireless modem card from Reliance and it allows you a wireless internet access where ever Reliance have a network at a top speed of 144Kbps.

More about it is HERE

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jpvs

I found a "Wi-fi enabled" sticker in my local "Barrista" Coffee shop in Hyderabad, so check ut the Barristas across the country for the wifi thing.

photowala

I'll be headed to India with my laptop and wifi card. I thought that you needed a password to access a hotspot? I just started using wifi at a friends house who set up a wireless connection and I needed the password that was set-up on it. Will my card automatically connect? Thanks in advance.

mira4bai4

It all depends on the settings of the WiFi Host, if they have a security setting that requires a log in password then one will need one, if not then it should be accessible as open to all users. Use a FireWall for yourself though.

photowala

Thanks Mira. I've recently had to deal with spyware that latched onto my registry so Zonealarm is on whenever I go online.

goangoangone

Everyone should run a firewall and antivirus. There are plenty of FREE ones out there, so no excuses

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akshay2101

passion chai cafe in vasant vihar market, new delhi (near PVR Priya cinema) has free wifi internet for it's customers and the speed is good too. dont forget to try the spiced iced-tea there - its brilliant!

all baristas have decently priced wi-fi. @ Rs.30/hour

i am not sure but i think there is one cafe coffee day outlet in delhi with free access...

photowala

Coffee and the internet, perfect.

thaneb

Old post I am bringing up here, and slightly off topic but can anyone recommend a good firewall that is available online for free? I don't know much about this but will be bringing my laptop to India and it seems like something worth looking into.

Thanks

sticky

its virtually pointless to run free antivirus unfortunately. The signitures they use are out of date. So unless you know how to remove malicious apps/viri from your system, you would be better off buying one.

You also need (with most AV soloutions) an anti spyware/malware product (microsoft have a free one available here.

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sticky

windows xp has a porsonal firewall included (from service pack 1 i think)
firewalls are less important unless you have a static IP though.... but its free, so it wont hurt

get a good av solution and an antispyware app