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The original poster is asking about the meaning of "Limited access" in Windows 7's WLAN status when connected in a hotel WLAN with good signal strength. A respondent explains that this status indicates the device is connected to the network but hasn't completed the hotel's authentication process, which is necessary for full internet access. The overall discussion highlights that the "Limited access" message is common in hotel Wi-Fi setups until proper login or authentication steps are completed.

pstein

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In a hotel I connected to the local WLAN.

Sometimes Windows 7 WLAN Systray tells me at this time "Limited access".
The signal strength is (officiallly) good.

So what means "Limited access" in this context?
 

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Being at a Hotel, when your connected to their web-service, you'll need to go through their authentication protocols to gain full access to the web.

Right now you have access to the internet but not allow on the internet. Each Hotel/Motel authentication process is a bit different. You will need to contact the front desk for actual procedure.

Jimbo22

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Being at a Hotel, when your connected to their web-service, you'll need to go through their authentication protocols to gain full access to the web.

Right now you have access to the internet but not allow on the internet. Each Hotel/Motel authentication process is a bit different. You will need to contact the front desk for actual procedure.
 

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