Public Library Wireless Hotspot
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| Public Library Wireless Hotspot |
Wireless Hotspots may be found at the following branches: Elmsdale, Mt. Uniacke, Stewiacke, Tatamagouche, & Truro. A “hotspot” enables one to access the Internet using either a laptop computer or palm held device equipped with a wireless network card. Patrons and visitors may now access the Internet using their own personal equipment.
To connect to the library's Wireless, double click on your Browser icon. You will need to enter your library card number and pin (either the last 4 digits of your phone number or the word READ).
In order to use the Wireless you must have a valid library card. Library cards must be
renewed every 3 years. If you have not used your card recently and have trouble accessing the wireless please contact library staff who will verify your card.
If you have any other problems please approach a member of our staff and we will see if we can help.
Before “logging on”, you will need to have read our “Rules and Regulations for Using Wireless Resources.” Here are some other guidelines you'll need to be aware of:
- you will need a wireless network card installed on your computer
- you are responsible for knowing how to configure your own equipment to connect to our hotspot - find tips below
- you are responsible for protecting your equipment from viruses, spyware, or other malicious files you may encounter while using our wireless hotspot
- you are responsible for re-configuring your computer for the use of other wireless or wired networks when your session at the CEH wireless hotspot is finished
- our wireless network is not secure, data may be viewed by others while in transit
- the library is not responsible for any damage to your equipment during your session
- printing is not available from our wireless network - please save your work to disk then print from one of our public access workstations
- we reserve the right to limit either the duration of your session and/or the amount of data transferred during your session
Preparing your wireless card to use the CEHPL Wireless Hotspot
Network Settings:
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. For IP Address, select "Obtain an IP address
automatically".
4. For DNS, select "Disable DNS".
5. For WINS, select "Use DHCP for WINS Resolution".
Network Settings:
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 and get into its
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 at the library and click
"Connect".
Network Settings:
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.
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.
Network Settings (OS 8 & 9):
1. Select: Apple Menu > Control Panel > TCP/IP.
2. Connect via "AirPort" or other wireless (WiFi)
ethernet.
3. Configure "Using DHCP Server".
4. Leave Name Server and Additional Search domains blank.