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Frequently asked Questions


What do I need to get EI-WiFi service?
 
Do I need to install any unique software to connect to the EI-WiFi network?
 
Can I connect using a Palm or Pocket PC handheld device to the EI-WiFi network?
 
How do I find out where the EI-WiFi HotSpot locations are?
 
What method of payment can be used to purchase time?
 
How do I contact EI-WiFi customer service?
 
How is time deducted from a subscription?
 
Is my time subscription transferable?
 
Can I access AOL and other Internet Service Providers (ISP) with EI-WiFi?
 
What is the name of the outgoing mail server to use when I am online with EI-WiFi.
 
Worked fine yesterday but not today. What happened?
 
Have a good signal but cannot connect to Internet.
 
Username or password not working.
 



What do I need to get EI-WiFi service?
You need a laptop or handheld device with WIFI 802.11b and/or 802.11g wireless capability. Your current device may already have built-in capability. If not, you can purchase a WIFI 802.11b and/or 802.11g wireless networking card or antenna for most laptops from an electronics retailer. When your device is wireless-enabled, you will need to set your SSID (or network identifier) to EI-WiFi. Your wireless network card documentation will have specific instructions on how to make this change. You will need an Internet-ready browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape) from any operating system.


Do I need to install any unique software to connect to the EI-WiFi network?
The only software you will need is the software driver for your WIFI 802.11b wireless network card and an Internet-ready web browser.


Can I connect using a Palm or Pocket PC handheld device to the EI-WiFi network?
Yes, provided your Palm or Pocket PC handheld device (that support WIFI 802.11b wireless technology) utilizes a standard Internet-ready browser.


How do I find out where the EI-WiFi HotSpot locations are?
Our Current HotSpot locations can be found Here


What method of payment can be used to purchase time?
We accept all major credit cards.


How do I contact EI-WiFi customer service?
Call toll-free 1-800-782-6506.


How is time deducted from a subscription?
Subscriptions are deducted in continuous blocks of time. The subscription starts at log on and ends at the end of that actual time period. You cannot use time purchased intermittently (i.e. stopping and starting at intervals). You can log on as many times as you want until the subscription expires. Example: If a customer purchases 60-minutes and let's say they log on at 10:00 a.m., Their subscription will end at 11:00 a.m. If a customer purchases 24-hours and let's say they log on at 10:00 a.m. on January 01, their subscription will end at 10:00 a.m. on January 02.


Is my time subscription transferable?
No. Only one user can be on the account. See subscription Terms of Use for details.


Can I access AOL and other Internet Service Providers (ISP) with EI-WiFi?
Once you get logged on you can browse any site, including AOL's home page.


What is the name of the outgoing mail server to use when I am online with EI-WiFi.
You should use mail.eiwifi.com for your outgoing SMTP server while on the EI-WiFi network.


Worked fine yesterday but not today. What happened?
The most important thing to consider when this problem occurs is if anything has changed since the last time you logged onto the network: installed new software, ran Norton Utilities or other system maintenance software, switched to a dialup connection, moved to a different HotSpot location. Even rebooting the computer can change your default setting and affect your connection. Becoming familiar with your computer's setting will help you trouble shoot this problem when it arises. Tech support can also help you quickly diagnose and correct the problem.


Have a good signal but cannot connect to Internet.
This means your computer is not correctly connected with our network. Begin by restarting your computer, opening your Internet browser and manually typing in a website, like CNN.com or NBA.com. You cannot set the EI-WiFi login screen as your home page. The login will only work once you have connected to the Internet. Our network should redirect you to the EI-WiFi login page.


Username or password not working.
Check your password with customer service if necessary.
 
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