He was caught when an airline noticed the suspicious internet and summoned authorities.
Western Australian national Michael Clapsis from Perth appeared in the Magistrates Court last week.
He had beenarrestedearlier this spring.
After his court appearance, he was released on strict bail conditions.
The Australian Federal Police searched Clapsis' luggage and seized a number of electronic devices.
They also searched his Palmyra home.
The incident highlights the dangers of using public Wi-Fi networks.
Once the user connects, the attacker presents a fake portal to capture login credentials or other sensitive information.
In addition, many devices are set to automatically connect to known networks.
