Can no longer connect to WalMart's free wifi from home

[Renae101]

I live about a block away from Walmart and my laptop had been auto connecting to their free wifi, then suddenly I could no longer connect, even when I sit in their parking lot. I've trouble shooted all I know to do and was wondering if Walmart may have "kicked me off", is that possible? Would be grateful for any suggestions as to how to get back on their wifi.

 

[COLGeek]

Yes, they are likely blocking your MAC address as a freeloader on their network.

We can't help you bypass their security system nor offer help on stealing even "free" services. That network is intended for their customers. Sorry.

 

[Pooneil]

Using the WiFi from Walmart is just like using their parking lot. It is private property primarily for their customers. However the fact that it is also public access means non-customers can use it for incidental purposes. That is you cannot set up camp at walmart any more than you can camp out on their wifi. You have been camping and have gotten the hint to move on.

 

[gbb0330]

I live about a block away from Walmart and my laptop had been auto connecting to their free wifi, then suddenly I could no longer connect, even when I sit in their parking lot. I've trouble shooted all I know to do and was wondering if Walmart may have "kicked me off", is that possible? Would be grateful for any suggestions as to how to get back on their wifi.

go there and demand to speak to the manager. let them know that what they are doing is unacceptable, you have a right to free internet. they need to fix it immediately.