System Requirements

  • Microsoft Windows Pentium III class 500 MHz (or higher) / IBM compatible PC.
  • Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows Professional (SP2) 256MB RAM.
  • IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi compatible Wireless LAN Card
  • Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
  • Mac OS Mac mini, iMac, eMac, iBook, Power Mac and PowerBook or above Mac OS X or above. 256 MB RAM
  • Mac AirPort (IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Card)
  • Handheld Devices
  • Pocket PC 2002 / Windows Mobile 2003 / Windows Mobile 5.0 IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi compatible Wireless LAN Card.
  • Pocket Internet Explorer 5.5 or above PSP

How to USE

  • Activate the WiFi service on your computer (on/off button ).
  • Click on the WiFi computer icon in the bottom left of the screen.
  • Set the network name (SSID / ESSID) to 'STC WiFi' and click Connect.
  • Launch you internet browser. Enter the URL you want in the address field and you will be redirected to the login page automatically.
  • Enter your AFAQ SHAMEL DSL username & password in the login page.
  • You can recover your AFAQ SHAMEL DSL username and password by sending a short SMS to 907 contains the short code 8111 then space & then your telephone number starting with the area code (i.e 8111 014520000).

HELP/FAQ

Q.What is "STC WiFi" service?
A.

 It’s a service that allows customers to utilize Internet browsing & dowloading at high speeds without the need for wired connections. This service is available in public places "Hotspots".

Q.Where are the Hotspots located?
A.

Hotspots Locations are updated frequently in WiFi site in m3com: www.m3com.com.sa/en/wifi/hotspots

 

Q.What do I need to use this service?
A.

You need to have a portable device, either computer or mobile device LAPTOP Digital Assistant PDA with WiFi wireless technology where the technology allows you access to the WiFi service and access to the Internet once you are in an "STC -WiFi” hotspot.

Q.What does the WiFi Service Cost?
A.

This service is currently free of charge.

Q.Can I log in from home and through the WiFi service at the same time?
A.

Yes you are allowed to have two active sessions, one DSL home connection and one WiFi connection simultaneously.