WIRELESS IN THE LIBRARY

WI-FI SETTINGS (WIRELESS ACCESS TO THE WEB)

Students must have and install a wireless Ethernet card to access automated library information services as well as the Internet from their laptop.

Students can purchase the wireless card from the bookstore at their own expense or can go to retail electronic stores to make their purchase.

Wireless Internet access is available in most areas of the Library. If you have a problem connecting, move to the second floor counter.

The library and College IT department will not recommend any hardware or software, nor can we technically support personal laptop connectivity.

Instructions
From the Start Menu select “Settings”.
Then select “Control Panel”.
Double Click the Network” icon
Highlight TCI/IP and select “Properties”
In the TCP/IP properties box click on the IP Address tab.
Select “Obtain an IP address automatically”
Click on “OK”
Return to the desktop and double click the computer’s IE/Netscape/AO.

WIRED LAPTOP ACCESS TO THE INTERNET

Students must have a network card installed. Laptops must also have up-to-date virus scanning software, and the latest Windows patches from Microsoft. Unpatched laptops will be automatically disconnected.

Network connections are available along the balcony on the second floor of the Library, near the top of the stairs. Note that network plugs in other areas of the Library will not work.
NOTE: Be sure to plug the network cable into the laptop BEFORE you turn it on.

Instructions
From the Start Menu select “Settings”.
Select “Control Panel”
Double click the “Network” icon.
Highlight CIP/IP and select “Properties”
In the TCP/IP properties box, click on the IP Address tab.
Select “Obtain an IP address automatically".