WELLES-TURNER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
What is wireless?
- Wireless Internet access uses radio frequency signals to exchange information between your computer and the Internet.
- No cables are required.
How do I use wireless at the Library?
- You will need to bring your laptop or hand-held device to the Library.
- Your laptop must be wireless enabled and have a wireless network card installed in it.
- Most wireless equipment will be compatible; however, the Library can not guarantee the compatibility of your equipment and the library’s network.
- Staff will not help you set up and configure your laptop for use with the wireless network. Staff has prepared basic instructions for accessing the wireless network. These are available at the Reference Desk or on the Library web page: http://www.wtmlib.com.
- Wireless access is available throughout the building. If you have a problem connecting, please report it to a reference librarian.
- Printers are not part of the wireless network. If you wish to print, save your work to a disk or flash drive and print from one of the public computers.
Will I need any special settings or passwords to connect?
- The library’s network is open to all visitors.
- No special encryption settings, user names or passwords are required.
- The Library is not responsible for any changes you make to your computer’s settings.
- If you need additional assistance, you may have to contact the manufacturer of your hardware or software.
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 use the Internet before attempting any of the changes suggested on this page.
Wireless Card Settings:
Most new laptops will find our wireless connection automatically. If that does not happen, use the software that came with your wireless card or computer to configure the settings and to verify a connection to the library’s wireless network.
- SSID (network name) = Welles-Turner
- WEP = disable WEP encryption
- Mode or Network Type = Infrastructure mode or Access Point
Windows 2000 & XP
Network Settings:
- From Control Panel, select "Network and Dial-up Connections" or "Network and Internet Connections > Internet Connections."
- Right-click on “Wireless Network Connection” or “Local Area Connection” and click Properties.
- 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.
- Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and “Obtain DNS server address automatically."
- 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.” Please ask library staff for network name.
Windows NT
Network Settings:
- From Control Panel, select Network.
- 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.
- Select "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server" and click OK.
Internet Explorer Tips:
Please note that depending on your version of software, there may be variations in the procedures.
- From Control Panel, select Internet Options > Connections tab.
- If you also have a dial-up connection, it should not be set to "Always dial my default connection."
- LAN Settings should be "Automatically detect settings" and leave the Proxy server settings blank.
Macintosh
Network Settings (OS 8 & 9):
- Select: Apple Menu > Control Panel > TCP/IP.
- Connect via "AirPort" or other wireless (WiFi) ethernet.
- Configure "Using DHCP Server."
- Leave Name Server and Additional Search domains blank.
Network Settings (OS X):
- Select: Apple Menu > System Preferences > Network button.
- Select TCP/IP tab and Configure "Using DHCP."
- Above the TCP/IP tab, you may need to Configure via "AirPort" or other wireless (WiFi) ethernet.
- Leave Domain Name Servers and Search Domains blank.