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iPad Email problems with McDonalds WiFi

J

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Apr 7, 2008
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Apologies if this issue has already been done to death but can anyone help me get email working on an iPad when using free WiFi at McDonalds. Web browsing works fine but email cannot connect either to send or receive.

A couple of forums suggested using secure SMTP and, to that end, I set up an account with Smtp2go. This connects ok on other wifi networks but not McD's.

The reason for needing this - in case anyone makes the obvious suggestion of just using other networks - is that I'm on a world trip and McDs is everywhere and is free.

Thanks in advance for all suggestions.

J
 
maybe they have it blocked somehow?

When I have used McD in Latin america I could access everything though.

If it's still an issue I would use the email specific app like the gmail app or do it though safari and see if it works that way.
 
macsrcool1234 said:
What does this have to do with the thread? *facepalm*

OP they are probably blocking the SMTP port just use the online mail client.
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Thanks for the helpful pointer. Yes, McDs are blocking the SMTP port but I was struggling to get a workaround because I use iCloud for email and Apple have blocked web access on the iPad and iPhone.

The workaround I found is to use McDs for general surfing when needed (albeit at the cost of eating the food!) and then in NZ, Telecom have had the brilliant idea of converting old phone boxes to wifi hotspots which are free. These do not block SMTP ports so I can get email in most towns. Sorted!
 
charlituna said:
They have at least two in Sleepy Hollow. I hear the Headless Horseman really loves the Pumpkin Latte.
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