To connect to Camplink, your PC or laptop must be equipped with an 802.11 wireless device. Most laptops have these built-in. If your PC or laptop doesn't, you can buy one at a computer store or contact us to purchase one.

Next, open your Internet browser program, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. Do you see a screen like this?

Then you're ready to sign-up! Click the "Purchase Access Now" button on the page, fill out the forms including your desired access plan, username and password, and then login to Camplink using the login information you just picked.

If you don't see the login page above, check your wireless connection. Click the appropriate system below to find out how:

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Mac OS X

If you've successfully connected to one of our Camplink access points and still can't load our login page, try visiting another site, like www.yahoo.com to see if that gets you there. Still having trouble? See our support articles or contact us.

Windows XP - Wireless Setup
Locate the "Wireless Networks" tray icon on the lower right of your screen by the date and time. It looks like a computer with radio waves coming out of it. Right-click the icon and then left-click the option to "View Available Wireless Networks":

If you don't see the icon and you're sure your computer has wireless capability, check our support article "Why don't I see a Windows wireless tray icon?".

You should see a screen like the following, showing all the wireless networks that are in range. If , instead, you see a message that says "Windows cannot configure this wireless connection", you have third party software that controls your wireless. See our article "Why do I see 'Windows cannot configure this wireless connection'?".

Once you see this, click here to go to the next step - Connect to a Camplink Access Point.

Windows Vista - Wireless Setup
Click the "Start" button on the lower left. Then click "Connect to" which is normally on the right side of the menu in the black section.

If you don't see the "Connect to" option and you're sure your computer has Vista, check our support article "Why don't I see a 'Connect to' option in Windows 7 or Vista?".

You should see a screen like the following, showing all the wireless networks that are in range. You may also see your computer dialup and local area connections on the top.

Once you see this, click here to go to the next step - Connect to a Camplink Access Point.

Windows 7 - Wireless Setup
Locate the "Wireless Networks" tray icon on the lower right of your screen by the date and time. It may look like a group of signal bars or a computer with a little pitchfork next to it . Left-click it once to bring up the network list screen. If you don't see the "Wireless Networks" tray icon, try clicking the "Start" button on the lower left and then click "Connect to", which may appear on the right side of the menu in the black section.

You should see a screen like the following, showing all the wireless networks that are in range. You may also see your computer dialup and local area connections on the top. If you don't see any wireless networks, look for the word "Wireless Networks" near the top of the list. If there's an arrow pointing down to the right of it, click the arrow so it points up and the wirless networks should appear:

Once you see this, click here to go to the next step - Connect to a Camplink Access Point.

Mac OS X - Wireless Setup
Click the "AirPort" icon on your menu bar. You should see a list of available wireless networks in the dropdown menu.

If the status shows "AirPort: Off", click the option to "Turn Airport On". If you don't see the "AirPort" icon, activate it in your network system preferences - see our support article "Where is my Mac AirPort icon?".

Once you see this, click here to go to the next step - Connect to a Camplink Access Point.

Connect to a Camplink Access Point
Now that you see the available wireless networks, the goal is to connect to one of the "Camplink" networks, preferrably the one with the strongest signal. If you're conneced to a different wireless network, for instance "Netgear" or "Linksys", which may belong to a neighbor, click on that network and click the "Disconnect" button. Click "Yes" if it asks "Are you sure?". Likewise, if you are connected to a "Camplink" network with a low signal strength, "Disconnect" from that one as well.

Now click on the Camplink network with the strongest signal and click "Connect". If you see a message like this:

Click "Continue anyway". In a few seconds it should show you connected. If not, try another Camplink network or check our Support section for common connection issues.

Now you can close your wireless networks window and you should be able to get to our Camplink sign-up page. Click here to return to the top.