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Connecting Devices to the Network

This section provides directions for connecting common devices to the network.

Android Phones

To connect an Android phone to the HSR Guest wifi:

  1. 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). 
  2. 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.

iPhones

To connect an iPhone to the HSR Guest wifi:

  1. Go to the settings menu and select wifi.
  2. 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.

Windows Computers

To connect a Windows computer to the HSR Guest wifi:

  1. In task tray (located in the bottom right corner of task bar, near the clock), select the wifi 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.