Wireless Access

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. The Cabell County Public Library does not check out wireless cards or wireless laptops. This service is for use with your own personal wireless laptop.
2. You will be given instructions how to log into the library's wireless service. Check your manual if you cannot gain access. Library staff has not had training in wireless products or networks and can not give technical support. The library cannot accept the liability of handling non-library equipment.
3. Printers are not available through the wireless network. Patrons who must print need to save their work to a floppy disc then log onto a public workstation.
   4. It is solely the responsibility of the wireless laptop owner/user to provide anti-virus protection.
4. . The Cabell County Public Library is not responsible for any damage, theft, alterations, interference or loss to any kind of equipment, software, data files, or personal property brought into the library or used on the library's network.
5. . The Cabell County Public Library cannot guarantee that the service will be available at any specific time and cannot accept reservations for wireless access.
6. Wireless access shall not be used for illegal purposes and patrons must abide by the library's Internet policy. Library staff has the right to request a patron disconnect from the wireless network for violating these rules, for interfering with the rights of others or for using an excessive amount of network time.
7. . Just in case, make sure your laptop has a fully-charged battery. Public electrical outlets may not always be available.

REMINDER: If you changed your laptop's network configuration to make it work at the library, remember to change it back when you are at home or work!

NETWORK CONFIGURATION GUIDELINES:

NOTE: The following instructions are general guidelines and require that you understand how to configure and restore the settings of your own computer. It is best to try to access the Internet before attempting any of the changes suggested on this page.

Windows XP or 2000

1. From Control Panel, select "Network and Dial-up Connections" or "Network and Internet Connections > Internet Connections."
2. Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection" or "Local Area Connection" and click Properties.
3. Locate the Internet TCP/IP protocol, highlight it then click on Properties. (If more than one TCP/IP protocol is listed, look for the one associated with your wireless adapter.)
4. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically."
5. For XP, right click on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "View Available Wireless Networks." Select the name of the wireless network available in the library and click "Connect."

Windows 98

1. From Control Panel, select Network.
2. Locate the TCP/IP protocol, highlight it then click on Properties. (If more than one TCP/IP protocol is listed, look for the one associated with your wireless adapter.)
3. For IP Address, select "Obtain an IP address automatically."
4. For DNS, select "Disable DNS."
5. For WINS, select "Use DHCP for WINS Resolution."

Windows NT

1. From Control Panel, select Network.
2. Locate the TCP/IP protocol and get into its Properties. If more than one TCP/IP protocol is listed, look for the one associated with your wireless adapter.
3. Select "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server" and click OK.

Macintosh

Network Settings (OS 8 & 9):

1. Select: Apple Menu > Control Panel > TCP/IP.
2. Connect via "AirPort" or other wireless (Wi-Fi) Ethernet.
3. Configure "Using DHCP Server."
4. Leave Name Server and Additional Search domains blank.

Network Settings (OS X):

1. Select: Apple Menu > System Preferences > Network button.
2. Select TCP/IP tab and Configure "Using DHCP."
3. Above the TCP/IP tab, you may need to Configure via "AirPort" or other wireless (Wi-Fi) Ethernet.
4. Leave Domain Name Servers and Search Domains blank.

Internet Explorer Tips:

Please note that depending on your version of software, there may be variations in the procedures:

1. From Control Panel, select Internet Options > Connections tab.
2. If you also have a dial-up connection, it should not be set to "Always dial my default connection."
3. LAN Settings should be "Automatically detect settings" and leave the Proxy server settings blank.

Miscellaneous:
If your operating system or particular device is not mentioned above, in general, you should set your network options to "DHCP" for IP address assignment, and "Any" for network or SSID name. If your wireless network card software has the option to scan for the strongest signal that is usually preferable.