There are hundreds of millions of hotspots available in the world nowadays. Aside from the ones in our homes, hotspot connections are present in public places like coffee shops, schools, office, airports, etc. Some hotspots are free to access and some are paid. But they do the same thing: WiFi hotspots allow users the convenience of a fast Internet connection. In most cases…

Sometimes WiFi hotspots are not working. You see yourself connecting to the network and you either get a very slow connection or a non functional one altogether. Read below how to avoid the situaion where the hotspot you’re connected to is not working.

There are multiple reasons why a hotspot may not be working, from ISP infrastructure issues to device problems.

Here are some of the most common problems you may encounter when (trying to) connect to a WiFi hotspot that doesn’t work:

• Slow internet speeds: There are just some instances in life that can make you pull your hair off! Having a slow internet connection is one. Depending on how many users are online at the same time on your network or in your area, your internet speed may vary. Not to mention that if a user within your network is doing some Internet “heavy lifting” like downloading large files or torrenting, then you will certainly experience slow internet.
• Frequent disconnections: WiFi is a wireless way to get connected to the internet. If the WiFi signal is too weak, you will see your connection not work or even disconnect.
• Can’t connect to the hotspot. Ever wondered why you can’t seem to connect to a certain WiFi networks? Aside from hardware limitations (for older hardware):
  • the hotspot may be too far from you,
  • there may be a lot of wireless interference or
  • too many users

Here are a few things to help you get your WiFi hotspot up and running:

For slow internet speeds: You can improve your internet speed by getting a higher internet tier from your internet provider. However, if you’re connected on a public hotspot, that won’t be an option. Luckily, there is software like Speedify which you can use to combine multiple internet connections. If you have your smartphone with cellular data available, then you can use Speedify to bond your hotspot and cellular connection. This can also help you protect yourself against online attacks on an unsecured internet connection like free public WiFi hotspots.

If one of the connections you’re bonding with Speedify should fail, then you’re protected against that. You’ll still be connected through the other connection(s). This can ultimately fix any frequent disconnections or intermittent internet access.

If the WiFi hotspot signal is low, then you can use a software like Connectify Hotspot or a WiFi repeater. If you choose Connectify Hotspot, you can also share the bonded Speedify connection over Wi-Fi to all your devices.

Speedify is a fast bonding VPN. It uses channel bonding technology that keeps your data secure without slowing down your computer, like other VPNs. Speedify is able to encrypt your data and send it in pieces where it is reassembled on our secure speed servers.

When you use Speedify, you no longer have to choose between security, speed and stability. Speedify actually helps you have a better experience when you stream movies, have video conference calls, or even play online video games.

So – the question “why is my hotspot not working” now has a solution: Speedify! Get on to it now!