We are pleased to offer our patrons this new service through the generous support of the Maine State Library, the Maine Telecommunications Education Access Fund, the Maine School and Library Network and Metrocast Cablevision.  “WIW” provides the library with one laptop for patron use plus wireless access for personal laptops and PDAs.

To use the connection you will need :

• A wireless network interface card, wireless laptop or PDA using the 802.11b protocol.

• The ability to configure your laptop to use the library’s connection.

• No special encryption settings, user names or passwords are required.

• Patrons using our laptop will be required to sign in and adhere to Springvale Library’s Internet Policy.

• Patrons borrowing the laptop must leave their driver’s license at the front desk.

Security

Wireless networks by their nature are not fully secure.  Do not enter personal passwords, credit card numbers or other confidential information unless you are certain that you are dealing with an encrypted site.  Use of this wireless connection is entirely at the risk of the user and the library disclaims all and any liability for loss of confidential information or damages.  Please note that due to limited insurance and liability, the staff is unable to assist you with your personal laptop or PDA.

Acceptable Use Policy

This service shall not be used to disrupt the local area network within this library, the wide area network or other users of this wireless service.  You agree to comply with all laws while using this service and you agree not to transmit any materials that would violate any laws, court orders or regulations and/or be offensive to the recipient.  You are responsible for any and all content transmitted through our wireless connection.

Library Liability

Springvale Public Library will not be liable to you or any person or persons for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages of any character that arise from use of this wireless network.  This library regarding the wireless services provided makes no express warranty.  The library disclaims any implied warranty, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. 

June 7, 2005

Wireless Card Settings

• Most new laptops and PDAs come with a built-in wireless adapter.  Your computer will automatically detect SPLs Internet Connection as soon as you turn it on inside the library.
• If your laptop does not have wireless capability, you will need to purchase a wireless card and install it on your laptop before you can use our connection.
• Wireless printing is not available via this service.  If you need to print, please save your data to a disk or e-mail it to yourself, then log on to a library workstation and send your print jobs to the printer.
• Please note that due to limited insurance and liability, the staff is unable to assist you with your personal laptop or PDA.

Settings:

SSID= “any”

WEP= disable WEP encryption

Mode or Network Type= Infrastructure mode or Access Point

WINDOWS 98 NETWORK SETTINGS:

• From Control Panel, select Network.
• Locate the TCP/IP protocol and get into its properties.  If there is more than one TCP/IP protocol listed, look for the one associated with your wireless adapter.
• For IP address, select “Obtain an IP address automatically.”
• For DNS, select “Disable DNS.”
• For WINS, select “Use DHCP for WINS Resolution.”

WINDOWS 2000 & XP NETWORK SETTINGS:

• From Control Panel, select “Network and Dial-up Connections” or “Network and 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.”

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.

INTERNET EXPLORER TIPS:

• 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.
• From Control Panel, select Internet Options>Connections tab.