How
can I use the wireless Internet at the
library?
Most users can simply bring their wireless-enabled laptop computer or other wireless device to the Library and turn it on. The computer will automatically recognize the wireless network. If your laptop does not have wireless built-in, you can install a WiFi-compatible network card.
Will I need
any special settings or passwords?
There are no
passwords required. In many instances, your computer or PDA will
automatically detect and connect to the library’s wireless
network. If your computer or PDA does not connect right away,
make sure that your wireless utility is configured as follows:
SSID or
Network Name: ACLS FREE
IP or Network
Settings: DHCP enabled or obtain an IP address
automatically
DNS: obtain
DNS address automatically
Gateway: no
default gateway set – your card should detect it
automatically.
Save your settings
and restart computer if necessary.
What can I
do on the wireless network?
Our
wireless network offers you have a high speed connection to
the Internet that let’s you:
Check your
e-mail
Surf the
Internet
Do online
research
Check the library
catalog
Access the library's
databases
Printing is not
currently available from the wireless network.
To print you can either save your document and print when you
get home, or save your document to a disk or cd-rom and use
one of the other computers available to you in the
library.
Is the wireless network secure? Is it 100% safe for me to send personal information? No, but
wireless networks are not unique in this respect; on all
shared networks, whether wired or wireless, users can
potentially eavesdrop on each other's data, though it is not
usually likely that they will. If you are transferring
confidential information (passwords, credit card numbers,
online banking information, health data and so on) you are
strongly encouraged to use secure web sites (SSL) or other
techniques (SSH, VPN) to safeguard your confidentiality.
The library cannot ensure the privacy of information you
transfer over the wireless network.
Can the
Library help me configure my
computer?
Each
computer is unique, and we’re sorry that we are not
able to offer personal technical assistance with your
configuration. However, we do provide a webpage of
technical assistance to help you with the most common
issues. Click here for
our technical assistance web page.
Does wireless access make me more vulnerable to computer viruses?
We can assure you that
connecting your computer to the Internet via a wireless
network does not increase your risk of exposure to viruses and
other such risks. Wireless hotspots do not produce
viruses, which are most often transmitted as attachments to
email. It is strongly recommended that all users install
and run a virus
protection program.