General
Configuration Tips
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. You make these
changes at
your own risk.
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) should be freely accessible, it is broadcast
WEP = disable WEP encryption
Mode or Network Type = Infrastructure mode or Access Point
Windows 98
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. For IP Address, select "Obtain an IP address automatically."
4. For DNS, select “Disable DNS.”
5. For WINS, select “Use DHCP for WINS Resolution.”
Windows
2000 & X
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 name of the wireless network
available
at the library and click “Connect.”
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.
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.
Macintosh
*Note: The Mac Safari browser does not appear to work with
our wireless management device. Please use an alternate browser
(Firefox, Flock, etc.). Firefox for Mac on CD is available for
installation at the Reference Desk.
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.
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.
Leave Domain Name Servers and Search Domains blank.
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