WiFi AT THE GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

 

The Groton Public Library has a WiFi network through which you can connect your own computer to the Internet. Staff at the 3rd Floor Information Desk can offer LIMITED troubleshooting and technical support.

 

Before using the WiFi network, you must agree to abide by the following provisions in the library’s computer use policy:

 

1.                  Unethical or illegal use of computers or other electronic devices in the library, and/or accessing obscene material as defined by M.G.L. c. 272, § 31, is prohibited.  Users in violation of this policy will have their privileges suspended.

2.                  In the Children’s Room, the WiFi network may be used only by children up to grade 5 and their parents or caregivers. Children under the age of 6 must be under the direct supervision of a parent or caregiver.

3.                  Any Groton Public Library patron with a blocked status (for overdue materials or unpaid fines) may lose WiFi use privilege until the account is cleared.

4.                  As with all other activities in the library, patrons are asked to be respectful of others while using their computers.  Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will result in a suspension of computer use privileges.

 

The network supports the 802.11 a, b, and g standards. Printing over the WiFi network is not currently possible.

 

Text Box: HAVEN’T GOT A WIRELESS PC? You can still connect to the network through one of the library’s many data ports. Please ask at the Information Desk for a cable.    

 

 

 

 

 


THE NETWORK IS NOT SECURE

 

You are responsible for protecting your computer. We recommend you run an anti-virus program, a personal firewall, and, in the case of Windows, stay up to date on security patches from Microsoft’s Windows Update site.

 

Text Box: The WiFi network was made possible by a grant from the Groton Public Library Endowment.   We would like to thank Charter Communications for donating the Internet connection.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER

 

WIRELESS CONNECTIONS

 

1.                  In your wireless NIC’s configuration program, set the SSID to liwifi, disable encryption, and select “infrastructure” or “access point” as the network type.

2.                  Reconfigure your network settings:

 

Windows 98

1.      From Control Panel, select Network.

2.      Highlight the TCP/IP protocol and then the Properties button. If more than one TCP/IP protocol is listed, choose the one for your NIC.

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 & XP

1.      From Control Panel, select "Network and Dial-up Connections" or "Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections."

2.      Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection" or "Local Area Connection" and click Properties.

3.      Highlight the Internet TCP/IP protocol and click the Properties button. If more than one TCP/IP protocol is listed, choose the one for your NIC.

4.      Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically."

 

Macintosh 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.

 

Macintosh 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.

 

WIRED CONNECTIONS

 

Windows 98

1.      From Control Panel, select Network.

2.      Highlight the TCP/IP protocol and then the Properties button. If more than one TCP/IP protocol is listed, choose the one for your NIC.

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 & XP

1.      From Control Panel, select "Network and Dial-up Connections" or "Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections."

2.      Right-click on "Network Connection" or "Local Area Connection" and click Properties.

3.      Highlight the Internet TCP/IP protocol and click the Properties button. If more than one TCP/IP protocol is listed, choose the one for your NIC.

4.      Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically."

 

Macintosh OS 8 & 9

1.      Open the TCP/IP Control Panel

2.      Locate the Connect via pop-up menu, click on it and select Ethernet.

3.      Under the Edit menu, select User Mode. In the User Mode window, select Advanced and click OK.

4.      You should be returned to the TCP/IP Control Panel.

5.      Click the Options button in the TCP/IP Control Panel. In the TCP/IP Options window, make sure Active is selected. Click OK.

6.      Locate the Use 802.3 checkbox and make sure it is not checked.

7.      Locate the Configure pop-up menu, click on it and select Using DHCP.

8.      Locate the Implicit Search Path boxes. You can leave both boxes blank.

9.      Make sure that the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router Address, Name server Address, and Search Domain Name fields are all empty.

10.  Close the TCP/IP Control Panel. If you are asked if the changes should be saved, click Save.

 

Macintosh OS X

1.      Launch System Preferences, and click on Network.

2.      Set Show to Built-in Ethernet.

3.      Click on the TCP/IP tab.

4.      Set Configure to Using DHCP. If any addresses are listed under Domain Name Servers, write them down (for when you leave IAS) and delete them.

5.      Click on the Apply Now button.

 

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