Connecting Devices to the Network

Get directions for connecting common devices to the network.

Devices with Instructions:

• Mobile Phones
  • Android Phones
  • iPhones
• Computers
  • Windows Computers
  • Apple Computers
• Videogame Devices
  • Nintendo Switch
• Other Devices
  • Roku

Android Phones

To connect an Android phone to the HSR Guest WiFi:

1. Ensure you are in an area of camp that has Wifi available.
2. Go to the settings menu and select WiFi (due to differences in menu options from manufacturer to manufacturer, if you need further assistance finding this menu, you will need to refer to your device manufacture's documentation and support). 
3. Turn on/enable the WiFi if it is not already enabled.
4. Select the wireless network called "Horseshoe Scout Reservation".
5. Within a few seconds successfully connecting, you should receive a pop-up notification requesting you to "sign in".  Click on this message.
6. You should be redirected to the captive portal webpage.  From this point forward, please refer to the "Navigating the Captive Portal" page for further instructions.

iPhones

To connect an iPhone to the HSR Guest WiFi:

1. From your Home screen, go to Settings > WiFi
2. Turn on WiFi. Your device will automatically search for available WiFi networks
3. Select the wireless network called "Horseshoe Scout Reservation".
4. Within a few seconds successfully connecting, you should receive a pop-up notification requesting you to "sign in".  Click on this message.
5. You should be redirected to the captive portal webpage.  From this point forward, please refer to the "Navigating the Captive Portal" page for further instructions.

Windows Computers

To connect a Windows device to the HSR Guest WiFi:

1. In task tray (located in the bottom right corner of task bar, near the clock), select the WiFi/network icon.  
2. In the list of available wireless networks, select the wireless network called "Horseshoe Scout Reservation".
3. Within a few seconds successfully connecting, you should receive a pop-up notification requesting you to "sign in".  Click on this message.
4. You should be redirected to the captive portal webpage.  From this point forward, please refer to the "Navigating the Captive Portal" page for further instructions.

Apple Computers

To connect an Apple Mac or MacBook to the HSR Guest WiFi:

1. Click the WiFi icon in the menu bar.  (If you don't see the WiFi icon in the menu bar, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Network. Select WiFi in the sidebar, then select ”Show WiFi status in menu bar.”)
   
2. Make sure WiFi is turned on (the slider is blue)
   
3. In the list of available wireless networks, select the wireless network called "Horseshoe Scout Reservation".

   

4. Within a few seconds successfully connecting, you should receive a pop-up notification requesting you to "sign in".  Click on this message.
5. You should be redirected to the captive portal webpage.  From this point forward, please refer to the "Navigating the Captive Portal" page for further instructions.

Nintendo Switch

1. Select "Settings” in the main menu.
2. Under Settings, on the left-hand menu, select “Internet” and navigate to “Internet settings”. The Switch will start to search for a network.
3. In the list of available wireless networks, select the wireless network called "Horseshoe Scout Reservation".
4. The switch will attempt to connect and will alert you that registration is needed. Hit “Next”.

   

5. A browser window will open and you will see the HSR registration page. From this point forward, please refer to the "Navigating the Captive Portal" page for further instructions.
   

Other Devices

If specific instructions for your device were not listed above, start by ensuring your device is compatible with the HSR network by visiting the "Prerequisites and Supported Devices" page.

If your device meets the listed requirements, please refer to your device manufacture's instructions for connecting your device to a wifi network with captive portal. For your convenience, links to the support page for a few common devices are listed below.

• Roku