How HandyWi works
Here is a big picture of how everything works, it may also serve as a very common use case for HandyWi. Later on this page you will find out what other benefits HandyWi is offering, plus a quick start guide for getting your familiar with HandyWi Series60 mobile client.
HandyWi mobile client is able to connect to any WLAN 802.11a/b/c/g hotspot including WISPr enabled public WiFi networks FON (world largest WiFi network), BTOpenzone, The Cloud, Golden WiFi, Orange, AT&T, Japan Telecom, KPN and many others
Once you connected to a hotspot in the certain area you will be able to:
- Get information about what is going on around the place where you are, latest discount offers from the store nearby, exhibitions in the museum over the corner, map of the district and many more (please note that this functionality is only available on certain WLAN networks only)
- Try out latest mobile applications from our partners for example VoIP client from WiFiMobile, or chat client from GoTalkMobile
- Browse the WEB at broadband speed, make VoIP calls, check you email or chat with your friends
HandyWi features
Using HandyWi is extremely easy, you do not have to learn about how to activate application, no credits cards or registration needed, just install, connect and use. Here is full list of features HandyWi is offering:
- Filtering of hotspots, separated view for public WLAN networks
- HandyWi clearly shows which access point is secure and which is not
- Single internet access point (HandyWi APN) for all applications (mail, web browser, char etc.)
- Easy account management, several user accounts possible (scratch card, prepaid etc.)
- Access to the location based media information, loaded each time you connect (works on selected WLAN networks only)
- Automatic hotspot discovery and alert feature
- Automatic connection to the hotspot which has stronger signal
- Secure RSA encrypted communication with HandyWi server
- Automatic application startup after install and on boot
New in version 1.2
- Support for more than 100 WISPr enabled Wi-Fi networks
- Support for Ad-Hoc Wi-Fi networks
- Public view shows all hotspots without security enabled
- About 20 community reported bugs fixed
- French and Dutch translations added
- JoikuSpot Light support, for more read here
HandyWi quick start guide for Nokia Series60 phones
Follow this instruction to connect to public access points of the supported WLAN providers. When connecting to public WLANs please make sure you have a valid account (username and password) before you proceed.
