JOIN MAR VISTA'S OPEN WI-FI NETWORK
Share the Net with your neighbors and bring free wireless Internet to your block:
- Simple, plug-in Wi-Fi antenna
- Indoor and outdoor options
- Free and paid subscriber access
Find out how you can bring Open Wi-Fi to your location:
How It Works
- Order your service
- Receive and install pre-configured Wi-Fi antenna
- Connect to shared Internet connection
- Receive and broadcast free wireless Internet
- Invite your neighbors
- Participate in neighborhood rewards programs
- Benefit from free advertising opportunities for your business
Why share Wi-Fi Internet with your neighbors?
Conventional broadband cable/DSL Internet service can be expensive and unreliable, and much of it goes unused. Open Wi-Fi is a wireless mesh in your neighborhood with free and affordable broadband Internet for everyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi?
Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi is a neighborhood initiative to bring open access to fast and reliable Internet service throughout Mar Vista. Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi broadcasts a high-speed open Wi-Fi signal provided to residential areas and commercial districts of Mar Vista. See map above for locations.
How does Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi work?
Open Mar Vista works by connecting multiple homes and businesses via a Wi-Fi mesh to create a powerful wireless network with reliable service that doesn't go down when your Internet does.
Are there any costs to participate?
Open Mar Vista is available as an open Wi-Fi network publicly accessible at no charge. For $199 you can activate an outdoor "repeater" to boost coverage for your business or home. Regular users who are not sharing a portion of their broadband are encouraged to contribute $10 per month toward on-going operation.
Is Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi secure?
Open Mar Vista Wi-Fi repeaters utilize industry-standard security technologies, including WPA/WPA2 encryption. A built-in firewall protects your data and your local network from snoops and malicious hackers.