Macbook pro wifi security won't let me connect to public/login networks
I recently purchased a new Macbook Pro retina switching from Windows to Mac. One very frustrating thing I have found is that I am unable to connect to public wifi spots such as AT&T in Barnes and Noble. I read that a security udpate requires that the mac "phone" an Ip address at apple.com to inquire about the hotspot certificate in order to determine its legitimacy. The problem is I can't gain network access until I agree to the login/authentication page for the public network. Does anyone know a work around/way to connect to these public wifi spots? I get that security is important but it is very annoying not to be able to use wifi in places like Barnes and Nobles and Starbucks.
I recently purchased a new Macbook Pro retina switching from Windows to Mac.
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