SmartTown

SmartTown brings Lax Kw'alaams fast, safe, fully protected Wi-Fi to your entire community! Meaning you can connect anywhere you go in town. It turns your whole community into one secure Wi-Fi zone. Even better, SmartTown builds on the technology we’ve already invested in your area, unlocking more value for everyone. And because we believe in the future of Lax Kw’alaams, a portion of CityWest profits goes directly back into local infrastructure upgrades and community projects.

With authenticated access and always-on security, your data stays encrypted and shielded from threats 24/7.

It’s community Wi-Fi, upgraded!

SmartTown FAQs

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What is SmartTown?

SmartTown is a new service that provides a safe and secure Wi-Fi experience to subscribers and visitors in the community. SmartTown utilizes the latest network security and content filtering to provide a private, secure, safe, and authenticated experience.
How does SmartTown Work?

CityWest will build Wi-Fi hotspots in public spaces throughout the community. This fully managed service will enable visitors and subscribers to connect to Wi-Fi wherever SmartTown is available.
How is SmartTown different from traditional community Wi-Fi?

SmartTown is a secure community Wi-Fi service, but it is not an open network. To ensure users on the SmartTown network are safe, connecting to the network requires an authentication process. This process ensures that a user’s data is encrypted, and their data is fully protected with network-level security application to proactively keep malicious websites, viruses, and intrusions away from the network, 24x7.
Will a user have to log into the network every time?

No, once a user downloads the Passpoint profile, a user will automatically connect to the SmartTown community.
Will a user’s data be secure and private using SmartTown?

Yes, SmartTown utilizes the latest network security and content filtering to provide a private, secure, safe and authenticated experience for users.
Is it difficult to authenticate the network?

No, it is a simple process that should take no more than a few minutes to set up on mobile devices. There is no requirement for a user to provide any personal information or any type of payment.
How do users connect to the SmartTown network?

If the user has downloaded the Passpoint profile, they will automatically connect to the network. For visitors/guests, access is provided by a QR code or through a captive portal with SSID: XXXXXX
What is Passpoint?
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint® is an industry-wide solution that streamlines Wi-Fi access and eliminates the need for users to find and authenticate a network each time they visit.

Key Features of Passpoint include:
- Automatic network discovery and selection
- Seamless network access and roaming between hotspots.
- Enhanced WPA3™ security
How are IoT devices supported?

Point-of-sale machines, cameras, and other connected devices are not Passpoint compatible. However, a hidden SSID for connected devices can be activated on community hotspots to allow for connectivity of these devices.