• What is wireless?
• Why wireless?
• How do I use wireless at the library?
• Will I need any special settings or passwords to connect?
• General information for all systems:
  • Wireless card settings
  • Windows 2000 & EX Network Settings
  • Windows NT Network Settings
  • Internet Explorer Tips
  • Macintosh Network Settings (OS 8&9)
  • Macintosh Network Settings (OS X)

What is wireless?

Wireless internet access uses radio frequency signals to exchange information between your computer and the Internet. No cables are required. [top]

Why wireless?

Wireless allows library users to bring their own computers to the library to the library and to get Internet access. Wireless enables the library to offer this service without having to go through the great expense of upgrading and installing new wiring. Library users can use their wireless laptop computers to get Internet access at any table or chair in the library and are not limited to the normal computer areas of the library. [top]

How do I use wireless at the library?

The Lake Odessa Community Library uses the WiFi standard. You will need to bring your own laptop computer to the library and it will need to have built-in WiFi or you will need to install a WiFi network card. Printers are not available through the wireless system. If you need to print, please save your work to a disk and print from an available workstation. [top]

Will I need any special settings or passwords to connect?

No, the library's network is open to all visitors. [top]

General information for all systems:

NOTE: The following instructions are general guidelines and required that you understand how to configure and restore the settings of your own computer. [top]

Wireless card settings

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): any or TCHRTL

WEP: disable WEP encryption

Mode or Network Type: Infrastructure mode or Access Point [top]

Windows 2000 & XP 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 “lko-pub-ap” network click “Connect.” [top]

Windows NT 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. [top]

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. [top]

Macintosh 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. [top]

Macintosh 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 (WiFi) ethernet.
4. Leave Domain Name Servers and Search Domains blank. [top]