Hotspot 2.0, also knows as HS2, is a new Wi-Fi standard aiming at making Wi-Fi connectivity more secure and smooth. Thanks to this technology, users no longer have to jump between various networks to see which network is secure. As if this task alone is not enough, time is also wasted on logging in. Put simply, the upcoming feature will automatically detect and securely connect your device to Hotspot 2.0. The main evidence that Microsoft is currently testing the Hotspot 2.0 feature came from a user on Twitter. For the time being, the feature is being tested via internal builds only. [irp posts=”19864″ name=”Mobile Hotspot Returns in Final Windows 10 Mobile Version”] Hotspot 2.0 (HS2) is based on the IEEE 802.11u standard and brings many improvements to the existing hotspot technology:
All Hotspot 2.0 connections are secured through WPA2-enterprise. Connections to public networks with suspicious names will no longer be possible. HS2 automatically detects and select the right HS2 networks.
This is how the connection process works: HS2 works on all Windows 10 devices equipped with Hotspot 2.0 hardware. To check if your device is HS2 compatible, type the following command: netsh wlan show wirelesscapabilities. If the ANQP Service Information Discovery is available, you are ready to go. For more information, go to Microsoft’s Channel 9. RELATED STORIES YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT:
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