In this guide article, you will find a step-by-step process on how to connect your Chromebook to your Kajeet wireless hot spot. We currently offer two different Kajeet models: the KJ1 and the V400, which are slightly different in appearance but function very similarly.
Regardless of model, you'll first want to open up your Kajeet's case, connect the device to the power cord, and insert the power cord into a wall outlet to charge. Each Kajeet should come with a Quick Start Guide, which we have added to this article as well for ease of access.
If you'd like to jump to a specific model's guide, you may navigate using the links below:
Kajeet SmartSpot KJ1
Connecting to your Kajeet SmartSpot
- Power on the Kajeet by pressing the power button. If the device has gone to sleep, press the power button twice quickly to wake it up.
- In your Chromebook's settings menu, select the Kajeet SmartSpot Wi-Fi network name (ex. Kajeet SmartSpot ####) from the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
- When prompted for a password, enter the Wi-Fi password from the label attached to the back of the device (ex. smartspot1234).
- You should now be connected to the Internet!
Kajeet SmartSpot V400
Accessing Wi-Fi Name and Password
If there is not a label with the Wi-Fi network name and password on the back of the device, you can access them via the device itself:
- Power on the Kajeet by holding the power button until you see 'WELCOME' on the screen.
- When on the home screen, press the menu button to bring up the device menu.
- Press the menu button once more to get to "2.4 GHz WIFI INFO". Press power button to select.
- Note the Wi-Fi network name next to the Wi-Fi symbol (ex. Kajeet SmartSpot ####)
- Note the Wi-Fi password next to the lock symbol (ex. smartspot1234)
Connecting to your Kajeet SmartSpot
- Make sure the Kajeet SmartSpot is powered on. If the device has gone to sleep, press the power button once to wake it up.
- In your Chromebook's settings menu, select the Kajeet SmartSpot Wi-Fi network name (ex. Kajeet SmartSpot ####) from the list of available Wi-Fi networks on your device.
- When prompted for password, enter the Wi-Fi password from step 5 under "Accessing Your Kajeet SmartSpot Wi-Fi Name and Password" (ex. smartspot1234).
- You should now be connected to the internet!
If you are still running into issues connecting to the internet using your Chromebook, please visit the following help article: I’m having trouble connecting to a wireless network on my Chromebook.
If your Kajeet hot spot is not showing up in your Wi-Fi networks, or the device is not turning on/charging at all, please try the steps in this troubleshooting article: My Kajeet is not turning on or providing Internet access