Is there any definitive way to be sure you are all set for early access?

[Calastir]

You do know that EA starts on the 24th right? that means the server won't be up until that time, which therefore you cannot d/l the game cliet until their server is up. It will notifiy you for the EA codes to be entered when you first log in (according to the EA instructions sent via mail.).

The servers are up for patching and have been all day.