Open Mobile Connection Behavior

This matrix describes the expected connection behavior of Open Mobile across five network types: iPass/GIS, OpenAccess, non-iPass, open network (such as personal hotspots) and iPass Inflight.

Client Platform iPass OpenAccess non-iPass Open Network iPass Inflight
WindowsNo browser neededNo browser neededIntegrated browser loginNo browser neededIntegrated browser login + CAPTCHA
Mac OS XNo browser neededNo browser neededIntegrated browser loginNo browser neededIntegrated browser login + CAPTCHA
AndroidNo browser neededNo browser neededIntegrated browser loginNo browser neededIntegrated browser login + CAPTCHA
iOSNo browser neededNo browser neededNot applicableNot applicableIntegrated browser login + CAPTCHA
Windows TouchNo browser neededNot supportedBrowser neededNo browser neededIntegrated browser login + CAPTCHA
Windows PhoneNo browser neededNot supportedBrowser neededNo browser neededIntegrated browser login + CAPTCHA

The table entries are as follows:

  • No browser needed: No browser is required for login. User can log in using standard Open Mobile functionality (by the credentials entry dialog).
  • Browser needed: User must use a separate browser to log in.
  • Integrated browser login: Open Mobile presents its integrated browser window for user login.
  • OS launches browser: The device operating system launches the device browser for user login
  • Integrated browser login + CAPTCHA: Open Mobile launches its integrated browser window for user login, and requires an additional CAPTCHA entry to complete. In the test, a text string is presented to the user that would be difficult for an automated system to interpret. The user must enter the textual characters shown in the string exactly as presented, which helps to ensure that the login is not being performed by an automated system.
  • Not applicable: The specified network type is not supported by the device.
  • Not supported: The specified network type is not currently supported.

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