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Can someone explain the Apple WiFi thing. Why would it ever contact apple.com
- joshschreuder 14y agoAs discussed here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4546039 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4546039 iOS loads http://www.apple.com/library/test/success.html http://www.apple.com/library/test/success.html automatically upon associating with a wifi AP. This is done to test whether you are on a captive network (like a lot of wireless hotspots) that requires you to login to the network first before the internet works.
- lazugod 14y agoBy pinging their own website, Apple can determine whether an Internet connection is truly available. Some WiFi providers at hotels, airports and such block access until users have paid or signed on.