What do I need to access the wireless service?

How do I log on?

Apple Users Take Note

What are the advantages?

What are the disadvantages?

How do I access the library's wireless connection?

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Some steps for creating a typical wireless configuration

MCLINC info on WiFi

What do I need to access the wireless service?

You will need a laptop computer with a wireless card, or a portable wireless device, such as a PDA or Blackberry.

The first 15 minutes of wireless access are free. After that, a library card and password are required.  You may add a password to your library account at the online public catalog machine or by asking at the circulation desk.

You may register a valid Pennsylvania library card at the Circulation Desk.  If you are out of state, please see a librarian at the Information Desk.


How do I log on?

If your laptop has a wireless card, it should connect to our network automatically. You should only need to open your browser to connect to and read the local library acceptable use policy, and agree to abide by its terms.  Using your library card number and password to log on indicates your acceptance of these terms of use. 

APPLE LAPTOP USERS TAKE NOTE

What are the advantages?

• No waiting for a library PC
• High speed access utilizing the IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g WiFi standard
• Can download/save programs or work to your own computer without the security restrictions in place on the library PCs.

What are the disadvantages?

• Cannot print within the library (except by saving to a disk and printing from a library PC).
• WiFi access is inherently less secure than wired access.

 
Disclaimer:

Your Internet connection is not filtered. Not all information available via the Internet is accurate, current or complete. Users are encouraged to exercise critical judgment in evaluating the validity of information accessed via the Internet. The library assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from the connection to the Internet.

Newsrelease about Wireless at Abington Free Library.

How do I access the library's wireless connection?

In most cases, you can simply start your laptop and the computer will be able to detect the library's wireless connection (check by hovering your mouse over the wireless icon in your task tray, lower right-hand corner, by the time.). If you are not able to connect, try right clicking on the icon and choosing repair.


The library staff is not able to help you configure your computer for wireless access, you will need to change your computer's settings yourself.


For more information, please visit: http://www.mclinc.org/WirelessInternetAccess.htm

Some steps for creating a typical wireless configuration are given below:

Proper Settings:

SSID: any

Network Mode: Infrastructure

WEP: disabled

IP or Network Settings: DHCP enabled or Obtain an I/P address automatically

DNS: Obtain a DNS address automatically

The most common problem is that the IP or Network Settings are not configured correctly. You can change these settings by following the steps below for your operating system:

The WAM is not compatible with Windows Me operating system.
 
Windows XP and Windows NT

1. Go to the Start button. Click on Settings and Control Panel.
2. Double click on the Network icon. Select the Protocols tab.
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol and click on Properties.
4. Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, click Apply, OK, and Close.
5. When asked "Do you want to enable DHCP?" click Yes.
6. When asked if you want to restart your computer now, click Yes.

Windows 2000

1. Go to the Start button. Click on Settings and Control Panel.
2. Double click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. Click once on Local Area Connection. Select File and click on Properties.
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol and click on Properties.
4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain a DNS server address automatically. Click OK.

Macintosh OS 8 & 9   

1. Go to Apple Menu, Control Panel, TCP/IP.
2. Connect via "Airport"(or other WiFi Ethernet)
3. Configure "Using DHCP Server"
4. Leave Name Server and Additional Search domains blank.

Macintosh OS X

1. Go to Apple Menu, System Preferences, and 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 WiFi Ethernet.
4. Leave Name Server and Additional Search domains blank.