Connect to Wi-Fi in the Moscow Metro

After getting on a Moscow metro car, you can connect to the network in the same way as when you repeatedly enter the network, described below.

WiFi in the St. Petersburg metro: is there any Internet life underground?

WiFi in the subway in St. Petersburg has recently been a novelty. Wireless Internet in the subway for many years exists in Moscow, and now in the northern capital the same company equips trains and stations for permanent access to the network. Now there is Internet access at 18 stations, but the work continues. About how to connect to it and what nuances are worth knowing, I will tell in this article.

How to connect to WiFi in the subway in St. Petersburg

To start using the Wi-Fi network in the subway is simple. It is enough to follow a simple instruction and take into account a few nuances:

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• To register for metro Wai Fi in St. Petersburg, you can choose between two options: via SMS or using the Gosuslug service. In the first option, enter your phone number and wait for a text message. Not all operators will be able to send you an SMS in the subway car, so do it in advance. Enter the code you receive in the appropriate field. In the case of Gosuslugi, enter your login and password, and you will be connected to Wi-Fi.

Each time, before you can use Wi-Fi in the subway in St. Petersburg, you must connect to the network, go to any site in your browser and click on "Enter to the Internet. Also, each time it will be necessary to view ads. Then the user is redirected to wi-fi.ru, and then can use the Internet.

Note that the network coverage does not apply to the platform, unlike the Moscow metro! That is to use the World Wide Web will be possible only after you get into the car.

Registration of Wi-Fi from a laptop

You can register with the Wi-Fi St. Petersburg metro system in advance by entering your phone's MAC address into the system. This can save time and be a good preparation for your trip, especially if you are from another city. This method registers you in the system, the same for Moscow and St. Petersburg metro.

login.wi-fi.ru/am/UI/Login?client_mac=00:00:00:00:00&org=mac&ForceAuth=true

How to connect Wi-Fi in the Moscow subway

It's easy to figure out how to connect Wi-Fi in the Moscow Metro. Once you are on the train of the Moscow subway, you will find an active "MosMetro_Free" network in the list of your gadget.

Note that Wi-Fi authorization has been mandatory for businesses since 2015. Learn more about why and why it is required in our separate article on the website.

Access via the home network

To avoid the question about Wi-Fi in the subway – how to connect it, you can authorize in the system and connect your gadget in advance. In this case, being not in the subway, but, for example, in his apartment in another city. To do this, you need to know the MAC-address of the device, which you will connect to the Wi-Fi.

For Android devices, it is in the settings, section "System". , "About", "Status" or "Info". Status or General Information. In different versions of the system and shells this order may be different.

For Apple smartphones, you can find the MAC address through "Settings" , "Basic" , "About this device" .

Once you know the MAC address, put it in the following line:

login.wi-fi.ru/am/UI/Login?client_mac=00:00:00:00:00:00&org=mac&ForceAuth=true

A window will appear that prompts you to pass the Wi-Fi authentication. It is necessary to do it according to the instructions above.

The ways to connect to WiFi in the subway in Moscow are quite simple. However, you have to re-enter your information each time you log in. In addition, each time you will be prompted to view ads before you start using the WiFi. These issues can also be solved.

How to remove ads when you log onto the subway network

Advertising is the main earner for the company that installed the Wi-Fi network in the subway. Thanks to it, the system will be self-sufficient by 2023. However, with constant connectivity in subway cars, one or two intrusive commercials start to get in the way and become annoying. There are several ways to perform ad-free entry on subway WiFi.

• Buy a subscription through your personal WiFi-free metro account in the "MT_FREE WiFi network" application. With the help of the program you can configure the operation of the connection, automate it, disable advertising. For the latter, the "As at home" subscription format is used . The first payment is usually promotional, but once you pay once, you will be connected to auto-pay. If you do not want to pay for the Internet every month, this service should be deactivated.

• The second option: when an advertising banner appears on the screen, you should not press the "Login to the Internet" button. But you have to click on it. The Internet will start working and the advertiser's site will open. This page can be closed immediately and you can continue to access the network.

• Finally, there are programs and browsers that block ads. In the case of this situation, this is an illegal method. According to the public offer, the customer must view the advertisement before using Wi-Fi in the subway for free.

Connection rules

To avoid difficulties with the connection, it is important to know how the phone connects to the Wi-Fi in the subway. Several options are possible here:

• By phone number. To do this, turn on Wi-Fi on the device and connect to the network MosMetro_Free . After that, go to vmet.ro, from where the system sends to the identification page. After entering your phone number, click OK. Send a message signed "Ok" to +7-915-44-454-44 and use the Internet.
• Using State Services. Connect Wi-Fi in the subway, select the access point listed above. Then enter the site vmet.ro, and on the page of identification, select the option to connect via Gosuslugi. Then go to the ESIA section and enter your personal data. If the Network does not connect, perhaps the username and password are entered incorrectly. If the information is correct, use the recommendations below.

After disconnecting Wi Fi or switching to another car, you must re-authorize. A lot of complaints are about advertisements. The network in the subway is built without budget money, so it is forbidden to block ads. But it can be disabled for 99 rubles.

Why can't I connect WiFi in the subway?

Despite the change in the scheme, the problems with the wireless network have not gone anywhere. People often write that they can't connect WiFi on the subway, or complain about errors that occur when they try to connect. There are several types of problems why WiFi doesn't connect:

Below, let's take a look at why subway won't connect WiFi in each of the cases voiced.

Simple Causes

Before you panic and write to support, do some superficial phone checks. Some of the reasons why the Internet suddenly stopped working include:

1. Lack of money in the account . First, check the balance and make sure that the amount available is sufficient to use the service. The method of obtaining information depends on the operator. Most often, SIM cards have numbers for contacting the operator and checking the money on the account.
2. The user is out of range. A common reason for not getting WiFi is the lack of a signal. It is necessary to look at the WiFi icon and verify the presence of the Network. To fix the problem, you need to wait for a connection to appear. If there is a signal, but a weak one, it can lead to a slow download speed.
3. Extraneous extensions. Access problems can be caused by programs that were previously installed by the user. The problem manifests itself with error 129. In this case, you need to uninstall the problematic application from the phone.
4. Problems with the Wifi module . If there are failures in the work of WiFi in the subway, it is necessary to turn off and on the device.

If the account has the necessary amount, the wireless network icon is active, but the phone does not connect to WiFi in the subway, look for other ways out of the situation.

Specific causes

Now let's look at the situations and solutions that are specific to the subway. Let's highlight common mistakes, why the Wi-Fi doesn't connect:

Automatically logging on to the Metro WiFi network

To set up automatic login to the Moscow Metro Wi-Fi network, you can download a special application for smartphones "Auto Login Wi-Fi in the Metro".

How to remove ads when logging into the subway network

The free Moscow subway network was connected without budgetary funds, and the costs are recouped only by advertising spots. Thanks to them, investors will be able to return the money invested in the venture in 2020. However, the constant intrusive commercials can be annoying and interfere with the use of frequent Internet users. There are several options for connecting to the Internet without seeing ads:

• Purchase an ad-free subscription in your personal WiFi-free metro account. To do this, you need to download the program "WiFi network MT_FREE". In the profile you can configure all the work and the process of authorization in the Network, including the disabling of advertising. To do this, you should connect the service "As at home". It will be described in detail below;
• the second option is completely free. When an advertising banner appears on the screen, you should click on it, not on the "Login to the Internet" button. The Internet will start working, and immediately the advertiser's site will open, which you can close without viewing;
• Use special applications that block ads. However, this method violates the rules of use. By logging in, the client agrees to the terms of the public offer, where he or she undertakes to watch the commercials to get free access to the network.

How to disable regular charges

To access the wireless Internet, each user creates a personal account in the system. By going to a separate metro website wi-fi.ru, you can see all the subscriptions, connect or disconnect regular payments:

Why WI-FI doesn't work in the subway

In 2019, free Wi-Fi is available on every line of the capital's subway. You can only use the wireless network in the car, as it is not available in the stations. There is a separate network for each train with a speed of 100 MB/sec, which is enough for about a hundred people to use it comfortably at once.

Conclusion

"Auto-entry Wi-Fi in the subway" makes the trip more comfortable for transport passengers. Currently, the network is equipped with the Moscow and St. Petersburg metro. To start using the free Internet, you need to be authenticated by phone number or through the portal "Gosuslugi". You can set up automatic entry to the subway Internet via a utility for "Android" or through the settings on your Apple smartphone.

Podgornov Ilya Vladimirovich All articles on our site are audited by a technical consultant. If you still have questions, you can always ask them on his page.

The "Like Home" service

Many people think of Wi-Fi MT Free solely as free Internet. There is also a paid plan called "Like Home. It removes connection time limitations, removes ads and simplifies authorization, as if you were connecting to a home Wi-Fi router.

You can sign up for a paid subscription on the official website or through the mobile app. It is necessary to go through the first authorization and get into a personal cabinet. After that, go to the category "Rates", and this is where you will be prompted to pay for communications services. To attract new users, the first month is often offered at a promotional price of about 50 rubles. In the future, you will have to pay a fixed price of 199 rubles per month.

For this money will be completely disconnected advertising, and there will be an opportunity to save time on connection, it will be done automatically and will take only a few seconds. If necessary, it will also be easy to make changes later in the personal cabinet.

You can deactivate a paid subscription online in the application, on the website and by phone: +7 (499) 709-82-85.

Official smartphone app

MT Free Wi-Fi network has its own app so that everyone can set up convenient individual access and take full advantage of the Internet opportunities offered. Using a separate program opens up several additional features:

1. It's convenient to pay for your subscription if you decide to upgrade to the ad-free paid version.
2. Connecting can be done automatically with a notification. When it is possible to go to Wi-Fi, a pop-up window will appear on your phone, you will only need to click on this notification.
3. The connection limit is 60 minutes, only after that you will need to go through the authorization procedure again.
4. You can choose the transport, where the network will be active, and where it will start to be ignored. For example, many people prefer to use their mobile Internet in ground transportation, and in the subway they connect Wi-Fi.
5. Promo codes and promotions, from time to time there are good deals for yourself or friends.

In case of any problems there is an opportunity to quickly get an answer from the technical support, here it is convenient and easy to contact.

Applications facilitating WI-FI usage in the subway, in smartphones or tablets

Software that makes it easier to use the subway's wireless connection was mentioned above. Reminder:

Using a wireless connection cannot be safe because it is a public network. To avoid network attacks, it pays to follow some simple guidelines:

1. Disable the sharing option on the user's mobile device. It can be found in the system settings tab.
2. Use VPN services. They allow you to create a virtual secure network that keeps the user safe from intruders.
3. It is strictly not recommended to access personal accounts or social networks from a smartphone when public Wi-Fi is connected.
4. All services that the client actively uses must allow two-factor authentication. Any operation must be confirmed by an SMS code. This will increase the processing time of the requests, but will increase the level of security.
5. It is obligatory to install an antivirus of Internet Security level on the mobile device.
6. Despite the convenience of programs to automatically connect to public networks, you should use them with caution. Fraudsters can intentionally create fake Wi-FI connections.

Conclusion

The publication tells about wireless Internet in the Moscow subway. The variants of registration and ways to connect to Wi-Fi are considered. Tips on creating an automatic connection to the Moscow metro wi-fi are given, as well as recommendations for improving the security of the connection.

Podgornov Ilya Vladimirovich All articles on our site are audited by a technical consultant. If you still have questions you can always ask them on his page.

How to create a personal account and log in

Russian Government's decree № 801 obligates the provider to identify each subscriber, who connects via Wi-Fi to the World Wide Web. A client registers to a personal account in one of the two options, and then gets access to the global network of the Moscow Metro.

Important! To get into a personal cabinet the user must connect to MosMetro_Free at least once by phone number. His data will be automatically saved.

Via browser

Owner of the mobile device connects to MosMetro_Free network, opens the browser and enters the address http://gowifi.ru. The authorization site opens via the subscriber's cabinet with two possible ways.opens the browser and enters the address http://gowifi.ru. The authorization site opens via the subscriber's cabinet with two possible ways.

In the first case, the user specifies a cell phone number and presses "Ok". Within seconds he receives an SMS with a code, which is entered in the corresponding field of the cabinet. Within seconds he receives an SMS with a code, which is entered in the corresponding field of the cabinet. After successful registration a commercial will be shown on the screen of the smart-phone.

The second way – a subscriber goes through the procedure of identification through a personal account on the "Gosuslugi" portal. To enter the Global Network, the client enters an account name and password.To enter the Global Network, the client enters an account name and password.

Disabling ads

If the user doesn't want to watch advertising videos every time he connects to the metro wireless network, he subscribes to a paid subscription through his personal cabinet "Wi-Fi in the Underground". To do this, he goes to the official website of the provider – Wi-fi.ru, clicks on the icon "Home" in the upper left corner. This will open the login page of the LC.

Specifies the cell phone number to which you will receive a message with the access code. Enters the numeric value and presses "Continue".

Goes to the "Devices" section, presses "Add". The physical address of the equipment that will connect to the subway wireless network is written in the line.

To find out the MAC-address on the Android platform, the user enters the "Settings" tab, "Status" section. Then go to "Device information", "Status" and "Wi-Fi MAC address".

Owners of Apple products need to go to other sections. The "Settings" tab, then the "Main" section, the "About this device" item, the "Wi-Fi address" line. Copy the data into the appropriate field of the personal cabinet.

Now subscribe to a tariff plan to disable advertising in the subway. The cost of one month will be 229 rubles, for three months – 499 rubles, and one year will cost the subscriber 1399 rubles. Choose one of the options: payment is made via bank card. Now when connecting to the Wi-Fi subway, the client will not be shown the obligatory commercial.

Applications facilitating the use

The owners of iOS and Android devices can download the free application Wi-Fi_FREE. It allows you to automatically connect to the Internet in the subway, activate the service "As at home. The application works in Moscow and St. Petersburg metro.

MT_Free (MosMetro_Free) is a public Internet access point. It cannot be considered safe by default. To protect personal data when connecting via the metro network, you must:

1. disable Bluetooth and remote sharing of personal files;
2. Use a VPN in your browser;
3. Not to use banking applications;
4. Do not register on websites.
5. Do not authorize in social networks, e-mail;
6. Activate two-factor authentication in all resources that support this method of account protection.

It is recommended that you deactivate the auto-connect feature. Hackers often spoof online hotspot data and access user devices that way.

Connectivity problems

If you can't connect to Wi-Fi in the subway, you should make sure that other passengers don't have a similar problem. Often there are failures in Mosmetro equipment and the network stops working. In this case, you can try to disconnect from Wi-Fi and try to connect to it again. If the Internet does not work on a particular mobile device, the reasons may be as follows:

• "Connection not secured" error. This message appears most often when trying to open the Vmetro website. An encryption error occurs and the browser displays this message. To solve the problem you can authorize via wi-fi.ru.
• Error 1310. Occurs when there is a program installed on your smartphone in the browser that blocks advertising on the Internet. The problem by disabling these utilities.

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