Can you turn off BT WiFi with FON?

I believe it is possible to opt out of BT-fon via the BT site, but SFAIK there is no means of turning off BT-wifi. If that is so and if you are really determined to get shot of both services, then the only option is to ditch the Homehub and use a different router.

What does BT WiFi with Fon open mean?

BT Fon was the residential offering, where people joined Fon and agreed to share the unused portion of their internet connection in exchange for a world of free WiFi. BT Openzone was in public areas such as airports. We realized that this could confuse customers.

How do I turn off BT FON on my Smart Hub 2?

Here’s how to turn wireless on and off on the BT Smart Hub:

Open a new web browser on a device connected to your Hub and type 192.168.
Click Advanced Settings.
Click Wireless.
Enter the admin password.
Set the “Wireless” switch to “ON” or “OFF”.
Remember once you make any changes you will need to save them.

How do I turn off BT FON?

To opt out you need to login to your MyBT account at www.bt.com/mybt and go to the My Extras section. From there you can opt out of the BT Wifi/Fon service.

How do I stop BT FON connection?

Android

Go to the WiFi section of your settings menu.
Find the network you want to get rid of.
Long press it, then chose Forget.

How safe is BT Wi-fi with Fon?

Your BT Hub has an in-built security system that scrambles the signal it sends. It does this with an encryption code, so the signal doesn’t make any sense to other computers. By their very nature, they don’t have wireless encryption so people can use them as a public service.

Can anyone use BT Wi-fi with Fon?

Where can I use it? You can use BT Wi-fi whenever you’re in range of another BT Wi-fi or Fon member’s wi-fi signal in the UK or around the world. This means you can log in where you see any BTWiFi, BTWifi-with-FON or BTOpenzone signal.

How do I turn off BT FON Smart Hub?

Open your web browser and browse to http://btbusinesshub.home to open the Hub Manager.

Select Settings.
When you’re prompted, enter your admin password and click OK.
Select Advanced Settings, at the top right of the page.
Select Continue to Advanced Settings.
Select Broadband and then BT Wi-fi.
Click Enable/Disable.

Is BT Wi-fi with Fon safe?

Should you turn off BT hub at night?

Turning it off at night won’t harm it but it is intended to be left on 24/7. This lets it do updates if there are any and it keeps your connection stable so unless there is a real need to turn it off you are best to leave it on.

Can anyone use BT Wi-fi with FON?

Is BT WIFI hotspots free?

When you join BT Wi-fi as a BT Broadband customer, your BT Hub becomes a wi-fi hotspot. In return, you get access to millions of other hotspots worldwide for free.

How long does it take for BT WiFi to go down?

The WiFi Help Desk said it would take up to 28 days. That’s been tried twice. There must be someone out there who can fix this? Someone who can flick the switch and turn my hub’s BT WiFi status from active back to inactive?

Is it possible to turn off BT homehub and BT-WiFi?

On the other hand if you’re using your wifi then the above is academic. I believe it is possible to opt out of BT-fon via the BT site, but SFAIK there is no means of turning off BT-wifi. If that is so and if you are really determined to get shot of both services, then the only option is to ditch the Homehub and use a different router.

How do I turn off BT-WiFi?

How do I Opt Out of Fon and Openzone?

You have to enter you Bt email address and password to opt out. Of fon and openzone but do remember if you do you will also lose access to fon and openzone sites with any wireless device while away from home