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BenMcr · 09-02-2018, 17:41

Once you've completed the auto setup via the app you don't actually need to use it for your device to connect to the WiFi network - unless Virgin Media advise as above that you need to re-run the setup.

The app installs as standard Enterprise Wireless profile on your Android or iOS device.

The reason to do this is that it ensures your device only connects to an authentic Virgin Media WiFI hotspot.

If you set it up manually then your device could connect to a spoofed hotspot with the same SSID.

In regards to data use, the app should only use data when it's open as it'll be for the built in map of the hotspot coverage.

09-02-2018, 17:41	#7
BenMcr Virgin Media Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester Services: 360 x2, Maxit TV, Sky Sports and Sky Cinema. Gig1 Posts: 17,929	Re: Virgin Media WiFi Hotspots. Improvement? Once you've completed the auto setup via the app you don't actually need to use it for your device to connect to the WiFi network - unless Virgin Media advise as above that you need to re-run the setup. The app installs as standard Enterprise Wireless profile on your Android or iOS device. The reason to do this is that it ensures your device only connects to an authentic Virgin Media WiFI hotspot. If you set it up manually then your device could connect to a spoofed hotspot with the same SSID. In regards to data use, the app should only use data when it's open as it'll be for the built in map of the hotspot coverage. __________________ I work for Virgin Media but all views are my own.