WiFi Internet Access Connection Procedure

• WINDOWS XP

• WINDOWS 2000

• WINDOWS 98

• Mac OS 9

• Mac OS 10

You can not print from your computer to library printers. The wireless service only allows for connection of computers and not printers.

WiFi Internet Access Connection Procedure

WINDOWS XP

The library has provided wireless network service to connect your personal laptop to the World Wide Web while at your public library.  All you need is a laptop, wireless adapter and web browser.  There are three steps that you will need to follow in order to connect your wireless device to the library’s wireless network. 

Please be aware that this is not a secure network.  It may be possible for personal data to be lost, damaged, or stolen while connected to the wireless network.  Please refer to the library’s Internet Use Policy.

STEP 1:  Set up DHCP

* If you know that your computer is setup to automatically obtain an IP address, you may skip to step 2.

1. Select Start --> Control Panel--> Network Connections (depending on the view set up, this might also be labeled Network and Internet Connections.
2. Right click Local Area Connection, then click Properties.
3.  In the General information tab, make sure that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked and highlighted, then click Properties.
4. On this screen, make sure that the "Obtain an IP address automatically" radio button is selected. The "Obtain DNS server address automatically" should also be selected .
5. Click "OK" on all the opened windows to close them.
6. Restart your computer if prompted.

Your computer is now configured for DHCP.

NOTE: If you have an Internet service that you often connect to that uses DHCP you

will not have to set up this service, but your laptop may have retained that IP

address in its files. To get a new IP address through DHCP you will need to

release and renew the IP address.

To Release and Renew IP Addresses:

1. Go to a command prompt. In order to get a command prompt, click start and choose run. In the “open:” line, type “cmd”. A black box will open with a command prompt inside it.
2. At the command prompt, type: Ipconfig /release - You should get a notice that the address has been released.
3. Now you need to get a number from the library network. At the command prompt, type: Ipconfig /renew - After a brief time, you should be notified that you have a new IP address associated with your NIC card.  Once you have received a library IP address, proceed to the browser configuration instructions.

* You must have administrative rights to your computer in order to release or

renew your IP address.

STEP 2:  Setup wireless client

* If your client auto detects the library wireless network, you may skip to step 3.

Library should provide settings for connecting wireless clients to the access points (SSID information).

STEP 3:  Setup browser proxy settings in Internet Explorer (note: by default IE sets the LAN settings - automatic configuration to “Automatically detect settings” enabled)

1. Open Internet Explorer
2. On the IE menu bar, click Tools, then Internet Options
3. Under the Internet Option dialog box, click the Connections tab and then the LAN Settings button.
4. In the LAN Settings dialog box, click “Automatically detect settings”
5. Click OK twice.
6. Close Internet Explorer and re-open Internet Explorer..

If STEP 3 does not work, proceed to STEP 4

STEP 4:  Setup browser proxy settings in Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer
2. On the IE menu bar, click Tools, then Internet Options
3. Under the Internet Option dialog box, click the Connections tab and then the LAN Settings button.
4. In the LAN Settings dialog box, click “Use a proxy server for your LAN”
5. Enter 10.50.0.20 in the Address: field and 8080 into the Port: field (You may need to uncheck the Use automatic configuration script box)
6. Click OK twice.

NOTE: If you have installed a Personal Firewall System (PFS) you need to be sure that your PFS is not blocking Internet Access. You may need to authorize access while you are using the connection.  Please refer to your vendor’s documentation for instructions on how to do this.

Wifi Internet Access Connection Procedure

WINDOWS 2000

The library has provided wireless network service to connect your personal laptop to the World Wide Web while at your public library.  All you need is a laptop, wireless adapter and web browser.  There are three steps that you will need to follow in order to connect your wireless device to the library’s wireless network. 

Please be aware that this is not a secure network.  It may be possible for personal data to be lost, damaged, or stolen while connected to the wireless network.  Please refer to the library’s Internet Use Policy.

STEP 1:  Set up DHCP

* If you know that your computer is setup to automatically obtain an IP address, you may skip to step 2.

1. Select Start
2. Select Settings
3. Select Network and Dial-up Connections
4. Network and Dial-up Connections box will appear
5. Select the Local Area Connections Icon
6. Local Area Connection Status box will appear
7. Click on Properties
8. Local Area Connections Properties box will appear
9. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
10.   Click on Properties
11.   The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties box will appear
12.   Click on Obtain an IP address automatically
13.   Click on Obtain DNS server address automatically
14.   Close out all windows by clicking OK

Your computer is now configured for DHCP.

NOTE: If you have an Internet service that you often connect to that uses DHCP you

will not have to set up this service, but your laptop may have retained that IP

address in its files. To get a new IP address through DHCP you will need to

release and renew the IP address.

To Release and Renew IP Addresses:

1. Go to a command prompt. In order to get a command prompt, click start and choose run. In the “open:” line, type “cmd”. A black box will open with a command prompt inside it.
2. At the command prompt, type: Ipconfig /release - You should get a notice that the address has been released.
3. Now you need to get a number from the library network. At the command prompt, type: Ipconfig /renew - After a brief time, you should be notified that you have a new IP address associated with your NIC card.  Once you have received a library IP address, proceed to the browser configuration instructions.

* You must have administrative rights to your computer in order to release or

renew your IP address.

STEP 2:  Setup wireless client

* If your client auto detects the library wireless network, you may skip to step 3.

Library should provide settings for connecting wireless clients to the access points (SSID information).

STEP 3:  Setup browser proxy settings in Internet Explorer (note: by default IE sets the LAN settings - automatic configuration to “Automatically detect settings” enabled)

1. Open Internet Explorer
2. On the IE menu bar, click Tools, then Internet Options
3. Under the Internet Option dialog box, click the Connections tab and then the LAN Settings button.
4. In the LAN Settings dialog box, click “Automatically detect settings”
5. Click OK twice.
6. Close Internet Explorer and re-open Internet Explorer..

If STEP 3 does not work, proceed to STEP 4

STEP 4:  Setup browser proxy settings in Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer
2. On the IE menu bar, click Tools, then Internet Options
3. Under the Internet Option dialog box, click the Connections tab and then the LAN Settings button.
4. In the LAN Settings dialog box, click “Use a proxy server for your LAN”
5. Enter 10.50.0.20 in the Address: field and 8080 into the Port: field (You may need to uncheck the Use automatic configuration script box)
6. Click OK twice.

NOTE: If you have installed a Personal Firewall System (PFS) you need to be sure that your PFS is not blocking Internet Access. You may need to authorize access while you are using the connection.  Please refer to your vendor’s documentation for instructions on how to do this.

WiFi Internet Access Connection Procedure

WINDOWS 98

The library has provided wireless network service to connect your personal laptop to the World Wide Web while at your public library.  All you need is a laptop, wireless adapter and web browser.  There are three steps that you will need to follow in order to connect your wireless device to the library’s wireless network. 

Please be aware that this is not a secure network.  It may be possible for personal data to be lost, damaged, or stolen while connected to the wireless network.  Please refer to the library’s Internet Use Policy.

STEP 1:  Set up DHCP

* If you know that your computer is setup to automatically obtain an IP address, you may skip to step 2.

1. Select Start
2. Select Settings
3. Select Control Panel
4. Control Panel box will appear
5. Select Network
6. Network Box will appear
7. Select the NIC card you are using under TCP/IP
8. Click on the card in use and then click on Properties
9. TCP/IP Properties box will appear
10.   Click on the IP Address tab
11.   Click on Obtain an IP address automatically
12.   Click OK for all windows

NOTE: If you have an Internet service that you often connect to that uses DHCP you

will not have to set up this service, but your laptop may have retained that IP

address in its files. To get a new IP address through DHCP you will need to

release and renew the IP address – see directions below.

To Release and Renew IP Addresses

1. Go to a command prompt. In order to get a command prompt, click on start and choose run. In the “open:” line, type “command”. A black box will open with a command prompt inside it.
2. At the command prompt, type: Ipconfig /release - You should get a notice that the address has been released.
3. Now you need to get a number from the BPL network. At the command prompt, type: Ipconfig /renew - After a brief time, you should be notified that you have a new IP number associated with your NIC card. At this point, you should be able to use the BPL network.

STEP 2:  Setup wireless client

* If your client auto detects the library wireless network, you may skip to step 3.

Library should provide settings for connecting wireless clients to the access points (SSID information).

STEP 3:  Setup browser proxy settings in Internet Explorer (note: by default IE sets the LAN settings - automatic configuration to “Automatically detect settings” enabled)

1. Open Internet Explorer
2. On the IE menu bar, click Tools, then Internet Options
3. Under the Internet Option dialog box, click the Connections tab and then the LAN Settings button.
4. In the LAN Settings dialog box, click “Automatically detect settings”
5. Click OK twice.
6. Close Internet Explorer and re-open Internet Explorer..

If STEP 3 does not work, proceed to STEP 4

STEP 4:  Setup browser proxy settings in Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer
2. On the IE menu bar, click Tools, then Internet Options
3. Under the Internet Option dialog box, click the Connections tab and then the LAN Settings button.
4. In the LAN Settings dialog box, click “Use a proxy server for your LAN”
5. Enter 10.50.0.20 in the Address: field and 8080 into the Port: field (You may need to uncheck the Use automatic configuration script box)
6. Click OK twice.

WiFi Internet Access Connection Procedure

Mac OS 9

The library has provided wireless network service to connect your personal laptop to the World Wide Web while at your public library.  All you need is a laptop, wireless adapter and web browser.  There are two steps that you will need to follow in order to connect your wireless device to the library’s wireless network. 

Please be aware that this is not a secure network.  It may be possible for personal data to be lost, damaged, or stolen while connected to the wireless network.  Please refer to the library’s Internet Use Policy.

STEP 1:  Setup wireless network

Make sure that your AirPort card or external PC card is installed properly according to the instructions included with the card. In the case of an external PC card for a non-AirPort capable Mac OS laptop, make sure that the PC card is firmly inserted into the PC card slot.

Make sure you have installed the latest version of the AirPort software (version 1.3.1).  You can verify this by running the AirPort application and selecting About AirPort from the Apple Menu.

If the AirPort Setup Assistant did not automatically run after installation, you can manually configure your network settings to use the AirPort wireless card with the following instructions:

Select a wireless network:

1. Using either the AirPort Control Strip Module or the AirPort application, you can select the wireless network that is in range.
2. Select the library wireless network from the list of available networks.
3. Next, go to the Apple Menu, to Control Panels, and select TCP/IP. At the TCP/IP window, you should see the following selections: 

-  Connect via:  Airport

-  Configure:  Using DHCP Server

4.   Make sure that Connect via is set to AirPort, and that Configure is set to Using DHCP Server.

5. Close the TCP/IP control panel, saving the changes you just made when prompted.

STEP 2:  Setup browser proxy settings

To configure the Network Preferences to use the web proxy server follow these steps:

1. From the Edit Menu Choose Preferences
2. Click Proxies under Network
3. UNCHECK the boxes next to the proxy options
4. Leave or set Method as: Normal
5. Leave User Name and Password blank
6. Click OK
7. Check Use Web Proxy for All
8. Click OK

If STEP 2 does not work, proceed to STEP 3

STEP 3:  Setup browser proxy settings

To configure the Network Preferences to use the web proxy server follow these steps:

9. From the Edit Menu Choose Preferences
10. Click Proxies under Network
11. Check Web Proxy:
12. Click Settings
13. Enter Address as: 10.50.0.20
14. Enter Port as: 8080
15. Leave or set Method as: Normal
16. Leave User Name and Password blank
17. Click OK
18. Check Use Web Proxy for All
19. Click OK

NOTE: If you have installed a Personal Firewall System (PFS) you need to be sure that your PFS is not blocking Internet Access. You may need to authorize access while you are using the connection.  Please refer to your vendor’s documentation for instructions on how to do this.

WiFi Internet Access Connection Procedure

Mac OS 10

The library has provided wireless network service to connect your personal laptop to the World Wide Web while at your public library.  All you need is a laptop, wireless adapter and web browser.  There are two steps that you will need to follow in order to connect your wireless device to the library’s wireless network. 

Please be aware that this is not a secure network.  It may be possible for personal data to be lost, damaged, or stolen while connected to the wireless network.  Please refer to the library’s Internet Use Policy.

STEP 1:  Setup wireless network

Make sure that your AirPort card or external PC card is installed properly per the

manufacturer's instructions. In the case of an external PC card for a non-AirPort

capable Mac OS laptop, make sure that the PC card is firmly inserted into the PC card

slot.

Special Note: If you are using a card in a non-AirPort capable laptop, refer to the

manufacturer's driver instructions for installation and configuration, as this

documentation refers only to computers that are AirPort-capable.

Mac OS X includes the drivers that are necessary to use AirPort for network

connectivity. All that need be done is select an active wireless network and make sure

Network settings are correct for the wireless network.

Select a wireless network:

1. Using either the AirPort Menu or the Internet Connect application, you can select a wireless network that is in range. If AirPort is off, you will need to select "Turn Airport On" before you can proceed.  AirPort Menu: Internet Connect  Application:
2. Select the wireless network from the list of available networks.
3. Next, choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. Once the application is started, select Network. Click on the TCP/IP tab.
4. Make sure that the Show: menu is set to AirPort, and that the Configure menu in the TCP/IP tab is set to Using DHCP.

If AirPort doesn't appear in the Show menu, choose Active Network Ports and

Activate Airport. Then choose Airport from the Show menu.

5    Click the Apply Now button at the bottom of the panel to save the changes you just made and quit the System Preferences application.

STEP 2:  Setup browser proxy settings

All OS X web browsers take their web proxy settings from the OS X Network Preferences. To configure the Network Preferences to use the web proxy server follow these steps:

1. Click on the Apple icon and go to System Preferences.
2. Double click on the Network icon.
3. Use the drop down arrow under show to click on Built in Ethernet.
4. Click on Proxies from the horizontal tab bar.
5. UNCHECK the boxes next to each of the proxy catagories.
6. Click Apply Now to exit out of the Network Box
7. You can now launch your web browser (Safari or Internet Explorer).

If STEP 2 does not work, proceed to STEP 3

STEP 3:  Setup browser proxy settings

8. Click on the Apple icon and go to System Preferences.
9. From View Menu, select Network.
10. Use the drop down arrow under show to click on Built in Ethernet.
11. Click on Proxies from the horizontal tab bar.
12. Tick Web proxy and enter 10.50.0.20 Port 8080.
13. Tick Secure Web proxy and enter 10.50.0.20 Port 8080.
14. Click Apply Now to exit out of the Network Box
15. You can now launch your web browser (Safari or Internet Explorer).

NOTE: If you have installed a Personal Firewall System (PFS) you need to be sure that your PFS is not blocking Internet Access. You may need to authorize access while you are using the connection.  Please refer to your vendor’s documentation for instructions on how to do this.