{"id":5382,"date":"2023-04-13T14:19:37","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T19:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/?p=5382"},"modified":"2023-04-13T14:19:37","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T19:19:37","slug":"what-is-a-hotspot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/fr\/what-is-a-hotspot\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Hotspot? Wi-Fi Hotspot Definition &#038; Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/fr\/what-is-a-hotspot\/#What_Is_a_Hotspot\" title=\"What Is a Hotspot?\">What Is a Hotspot?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/fr\/what-is-a-hotspot\/#Mobile_Hotspot\" title=\"Mobile Hotspot\">Mobile Hotspot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/fr\/what-is-a-hotspot\/#Other_Key_Definitions\" title=\"Other Key Definitions\">Other Key Definitions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/fr\/what-is-a-hotspot\/#How_to_Connect_to_a_Hotspot\" title=\"How to Connect to a Hotspot\">How to Connect to a Hotspot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/fr\/what-is-a-hotspot\/#Your_Phone_as_a_Mobile_Hotspot\" title=\"Your Phone as a Mobile Hotspot\">Your Phone as a Mobile Hotspot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/fr\/what-is-a-hotspot\/#Understanding_Hotspot_Security\" title=\"Understanding Hotspot Security\">Understanding Hotspot Security<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/fr\/what-is-a-hotspot\/#Virtual_Private_Network_VPN\" title=\"Virtual Private Network (VPN)\">Virtual Private Network (VPN)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/fr\/what-is-a-hotspot\/#Understand_Hotspot_Connectivity\" title=\"Understand Hotspot Connectivity\">Understand Hotspot Connectivity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"qtranxs-available-languages-message qtranxs-available-languages-message-fr\">D\u00e9sol\u00e9, cet article est seulement disponible en <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5382\" class=\"qtranxs-available-language-link qtranxs-available-language-link-en\" title=\"English\">Anglais Canadien<\/a>. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language.<\/p><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you\u2019re away from home and can\u2019t connect to your home internet network, but you want to check your email. Or you\u2019re waiting somewhere and want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/en\/tv\/goapps\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watch a video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to pass the time. Will you use your mobile data to do this? Many people wouldn\u2019t want to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in these circumstances, you might see a hotspot available. Is it okay to connect to the hotspot? How do you connect anyway?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u201chotspot\u201d trips some people up. So, we\u2019re explaining the Wi-Fi hotspot definition, along with related definitions, examples you should understand, and how to stay safe when connected. Keep reading to learn more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/how-to-switch-internet-providers\/\"><b>How To Switch Internet Providers: Simple &amp; Easy Guide<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Hotspot\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a Hotspot?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A hotspot is a physical place where a router is creating a Wi-Fi network and <\/span><b>you can access the internet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can do this with any device capable of accessing the internet, from your computer to your smartphone. You may also hear hotspots called \u201cWi-Fi connections\u201d or \u201cWi-Fi hotspots\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both private and public places have hotspots. For instance, you might find them in coffee shops, airports, hotels, and malls. Many public places offer an open network and free wireless access. However, some may need payment before you can connect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_Hotspot\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Hotspot<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile hotspots, also called portable hotspots, are very similar to other hotspots. However, they are mobile and can be moved to other places. These can be created using a mobile hotspot device or your smartphone\u2019s data connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Key_Definitions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Key Definitions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Access point\/Wireless access point (WAP):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A WAP is a device that allows a Wi-Fi-enabled device to connect to a wired network. The WAP is connected to a router physically via an ethernet cable or is integrated into the router. It can then create a signal your device can connect to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Wi-Fi:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows you to connect a device to the internet via a wireless connection. This is done by sending and receiving radio signals between the device and the WAP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SSID:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SSID stands for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nordvpn.com\/blog\/what-is-ssid\/\" class=\"broken_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">service set identifier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This may seem complicated, but it\u2019s just the name of the wireless network. Knowing this name allows you and your device to search for and connect to it. It\u2019s very common for people to name their network something unique so they can easily identify it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tethering:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your mobile device has internet access through mobile data. Tethering is a process that leverages this access. This creates a new Wi-Fi connection, one that transmits from your phone. You can then connect your laptop or another device to this new network to get on the internet.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5383&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Connect_to_a_Hotspot\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Connect to a Hotspot<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting to a hotspot is an easy way to stay connected, even when you\u2019re away from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/en\/internet\/meshwifi\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your home network<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, if you\u2019re like most people, you might already be doing this multiple times each day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make it easy to know when you\u2019re in range of a hotspot, you can change your settings so your smartphone notifies you. If you want to check for yourself, simply go to your device\u2019s Wi-Fi settings, where you\u2019ll see a full list. Once you see what networks are available, you can choose one and start the process of connecting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps to connect to a wireless hotspot will depend on whether you have an iPhone, Android, or another brand of phone. It also depends on the type of network you are connecting to. But in general, you\u2019ll follow the same general steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select the wireless icon in your phone\u2019s settings. This will show you the nearby networks you can connect to. Click on one to select it. You might have to click \u201cConnect\u201d in some instances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Type in the password or security key if necessary. Many networks are secured, and you\u2019ll need a password. Some don\u2019t require a password, meaning they are unsecured. Make sure to be careful when accessing unsecured networks, as they could be a security risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re on a Windows device, you\u2019ll need to select your network type (public, home, or work). This will determine the level of security the network will establish.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in a public location, select \u201cpublic.\u201d Selecting \u201cwork\u201d or \u201chome\u201d will allow your device to be discovered by other devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start using the internet!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these are general steps, some hotspots may function differently. For example, some will have you open a login page to connect. Others might require you to use a paid service or sign up for an account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want fast internet in your home at low prices? <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/en\/internet\/compare-plans\"><b><i>Compare our internet plans<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> and find one that fits you!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Phone_as_a_Mobile_Hotspot\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Phone as a Mobile Hotspot<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there isn\u2019t a hotspot near you and you still want to connect a device such as a laptop to the internet, you have another option. You can use your <\/span><b>smartphone as a mobile hotspot<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is done by tethering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process to do this varies based on your smartphone and your service provider. However, you\u2019ll usually find the option to activate it in your \u201cSettings\u201d or \u201cManage Connections\u201d menu. When you do so, you will also see an option to set up and use a password on your connection. Make sure to always do this, otherwise anyone can jump on your connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, it\u2019s important to understand that tethering uses your phone\u2019s data allowance. Whatever you do on your laptop will use this data, so monitor your usage to avoid any fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/no-internet-connection-troubleshooting-guide\/\"><b>Why is My WiFi not Working? Internet Connection Troubleshooting<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Hotspot_Security\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding Hotspot Security<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While hotspots are incredibly convenient and allow you to stay connected, they do have some security risks. Because of these dangers, it\u2019s very important to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/tips-for-public-wi-fi-hotspot-security\" class=\"broken_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">careful while using hotspots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always make sure you only <\/span><b>connect to reputable networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A hotel or coffee shop\u2019s network may be safe. However, a random public hotspot may not be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also watch for misspellings that can be used by hackers. For example, Boingo is a common hotspot provider. But hackers may set up a network called \u201cBongo\u201d to trick people into joining the network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminals can also use unsecured Wi-Fi networks to share malware. Malware is never good for your device and can disable or damage it. You\u2019re especially vulnerable if you are using a file-sharing program on the same network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Ready to get started with a no-term contract internet plan you\u2019ll love? <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/en\/internet\"><b><i>Find out more<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> about the plans we have available in your area!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Private_Network_VPN\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Private Network (VPN)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are definite security issues with public hotspots. Because of this, people concerned about their security may want to consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/virtual-private-network-vpn-apps-mobile-devices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">using a VPN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to fight this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VPN uses an encrypted connection that makes it harder for hackers to access your data. There are methods to do this from your smartphone, or you could sign up for a service that provides this. Just note that using a VPN requires data coming in and out to be sent a different way and, as a result, using one will probably slightly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/slow-internet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decrease your internet speeds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5384&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_Hotspot_Connectivity\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand Hotspot Connectivity<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotspots are a convenient way to connect to the internet while away from home that don\u2019t force you to use up all your mobile data. By following a few steps, you can quickly connect to any of these hotspot networks you might see while you\u2019re out and about. Just be sure to take appropriate precautions and be wary of any security issues in order to keep your data safe!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/how-to-increase-internet-speed\/\"><b>Proven Hacks to Increase Your Internet Speed Today<\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>D\u00e9sol\u00e9, cet article est seulement disponible en Anglais Canadien. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Imagine you\u2019re away from home and can\u2019t connect to your home internet network, but you want to check your email. 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