How it works

The concept behind our Free WiFi network is simple. Like all wireless internet access you need to receive a broadcasted signal. This signal comes from a wireless router, which literally routes an internet connection over the airwaves.

There are two types of wireless routers in our network: gateways and repeaters. A gateway is directly plugged into an internet connection and a repeater is not. A repeater just repeats any wifi signal from our network it can pick up. Therefore a gateway router significantly increases the speed of the network in that location because your signal has a shorter distance to travel to an internet connection.

How your community benefits

As an individual, sharing your internet connection is pretty common. Not only do you benefit from portable use in your own home, but you enable common areas such as parks near your house or a lounge in your apartment to access the internet.

For businesses, sharing your Internet connection has benefits. Not only will customers want to stay longer and enjoy your other services, but you will be enhancing the community around you. People seek out and prefer businesses who provide free wifi.

How you can help

Host a gateway. This is very easy. Gateways are the most valuable thing for the network because they give secure direct access to the internet. If you would like to host a gateway please order one now! If you are a business we will give you recognition in our hosts panel found on the bottom of each page.

Host a repeater. Can your computer detect the network from your location but the signal is weak? Simply plug in a node and it becomes a repeater which boosts the signal! You don't need an internet connection or anything, just a power outlet! If you don't have an internet connection, or you would rather just boost a signal order one now. If you do have an internet connection please consider sharing it to better your community.

Costs

Right now each community router is FREE! We provide installation help and support for free.

For businesses also included is design for your free ad which will appear at the bottom each free-wifi.ca and splash page.

If you are hosting a gateway there are also your standard monthly internet fees with your service provider. We consider these sunk costs and expected traffic at your location should never increase your expenses at all.

If you are interested in helping the community and/or your customers benefit from this value added service, please click here to contact us and get a Community Router.