WiFi card

[Retired and Happy]

Help me understand...

At places like some campgrounds and the Texas and Iowa rest stops, where WiFi is available or free, do I connect using the Linksys card I use in my laptop for my home network, or is there some special card and/or software I need? I currently connect via my cellphone, but that can be very slow.

[Retired and Happy]

Help me understand...

At places like some campgrounds and the Texas and Iowa rest stops, where WiFi is available or free, do I connect using the Linksys card I use in my laptop for my home network, or is there some special card and/or software I need? I currently connect via my cellphone, but that can be very slow.

[Gary RVRoamer]

The Linksys card in your laptop will work fine, whether the site is free or fee. No special hardware or software needed. IF there is a fee, you will see a screen on your computer welcoming you to the wi-fi service and requiring you to provide payment information, e.g. a credit card, before you are allowed to proceed.