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Each hotspot on the map displays information to help you assess it before connecting. Here is how to read that information.

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Status indicators

Every hotspot shows its current availability status: Online: the hotspot is currently reachable and available for connections Offline: the hotspot is not responding; connections are not possible Status is determined through continuous availability checks. If a hotspot stops responding, its status changes to offline within minutes.

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Reliability indicators

Reliability reflects how consistently a hotspot has been available over time. Linkr displays reliability as a score or tier:
  • High reliability: online 95%+ of the time over an extended period
  • Moderate reliability: online 80-95% of the time
  • Low reliability: online less than 80% of the time
A new hotspot will not have a reliability score until enough data has been collected. These hotspots are marked accordingly.

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Why reliability matters

Status tells you whether a hotspot is online now. Reliability tells you whether it is usually online. For planning:
  • If you need connectivity tomorrow, check reliability to gauge likelihood
  • If you need connectivity now, check status to see current availability
A hotspot that is online now but has low reliability might go offline soon. A hotspot that is offline now but has high reliability might come back soon.

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Access indicators

Hotspots display their access configuration: Public: any Linkr user can connect Limited: only users meeting specific criteria can connect Private: only individually approved users can connect You can see the access type before tapping the hotspot. This helps you filter for hotspots you can actually use.

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Hotspot details

Tapping a hotspot opens its detail view, which includes:
  • Name (if provided by the contributor)
  • Full address or location description
  • Current status with last-checked timestamp
  • Reliability score and history
  • Access type and any requirements
  • Connection button (if accessible)
This gives you complete information to decide whether to connect.

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Interpreting sparse areas

If an area of the map has few or no hotspots, it means:
  • No one has shared a hotspot there, or
  • Shared hotspots in that area are currently offline
It does not mean connectivity is impossible, only that nothing has been contributed to Linkr there yet. Sparse areas are opportunities. If you have connectivity in an underserved location, sharing it adds significant value.

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Practical reading

When using the map:
  1. Start by looking at the area you care about
  2. Identify hotspots that are online and accessible to you
  3. Check reliability and prefer higher-reliability hotspots when possible
  4. Tap to see details and confirm access
  5. Connect when ready
The map rewards patience. Take time to assess your options rather than connecting to the first hotspot you see. A few extra seconds of research can save frustration later.