You can connect to the JoinAfrica network with any 2.4GHz wifi device. Most laptops, many smartphones and a few desktops are sold with this capability as a basic feature; and almost any general purpose computer can be upgraded to have it.
Once you confirm that your computer has wifi capability, you're ready to try connecting to the network. To start, make sure you're within one of the coverage areas listed on our coverage map. Then make sure your wireless card on your device is turned on (some computers have a mechanical wireless switch on their cases).
If you're within our coverage area, you may now look for our wireless network. The following screenshots show how to connect to connect using different operating systems..
Windows XP
Then right-click and select the property pages for your wireless connection:
In the properties dialog, select the "Wireless Networks" tab and make sure "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" is selected (if you have to select it, then click "OK" to save and open the dialog again), then click the "View Wireless Networks" button:
Click "Refresh Network List", then look for the JoinAfrica network. If you see it, click on it and then click "connect".
You should connect automatically. Once you are connected, try to browse to a standard web page (not https!!), and follow the instructions on the page you are redirected to.
Ubuntu 10.04
Make sure your computer is unplugged from any wired internet connections and Click on the network Connection icon in the top right of the screen. The icon should look like a pair of vertical arrows or a wireless icon, or something similar. If you click the right icon, you should get this dropdown:
Click on the JoinAfrica icon, and you should get connected. Once you are connected, try to browse to a standard web page (not https!!), and follow the instructions on the page you are redirected to.
Windows 7
Coming Soon...