What is Public Network?
Public network is defined as general public can use the internet without entering any password and other restriction. For the technical terms there is no difference but only the difference is security terms. In private Wi-Fi network, there is much more security and it is encrypted so anyone can use it accordingly.
Sign in page pop ups
In most of the public Wi-Fi networks also has Wi-Fi sign in pages, so don’t get confused and sign in immediately. That doesn’t mean that particular Wi-Fi is secured because they have their own policies and rules and without knowing all those you should not sign in.
Is it Safe to use?
Using this Wi-Fi many hackers can also enter to your device and they can access any data in your device and they can manipulate your files. Even they can give false signals, what websites you are visiting and what kind of transaction you are doing everything. We can’t deny the fact that many shops, Airports, Railways they are using public Wi-Fi without any problems. So, it is all about who is providing that.
You can Use Public Wi-Fi with some tips:
1. HTTPS
HTTPS is the first thing you should consider while entering to the website. It is connection between your browser and server. If you see it as http it is less safe compared to https. Https is an encrypted version of http.
If you are visiting website with the https it encrypt your data. So, when some hackers comes to your device they won’t able to see your login and credit details instead it shows some characters. It is not easy for them to access to your device.
2. VPN
Yes right VPN is also act as a security, it also encrypt your data, and scramble so hackers may not understand what you are doing. It is a type of tunnel where there is no chance of penetrating into the network.
VPN is a private network so you can use this in any devices such as laptop, mobiles while using the public Wi-Fi. It also prevent your data such as emails, Logins, download information etc.
3. Avoid all sharing
Avoid all kind of sharing and airdrops while you are using public Wi-Fi .if you are sharing something from one device to other then there is more chance to get hacked. Because while sharing, anyone can penetrate into your device with their tools. So, turn of the network and sharing option immediately.
4. Use updated software
While using any kind of software make sure it is updated. Because old apps, outdated apps can easily been exposed to attackers. You can use game apps, but make sure it is download it from authority sites likes playstore.
Is there any Advantages for public network?
Yes, there are lots of advantages like fast connectivity. Most of the public Wi-Fi are very fast.
Also it has high bandwidth, low operating cost etc.