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Wireless Fidelity Internet Access Service

Markham Public Library offers Wireless Internet access across all branches. Free Wireless Internet service gives customers with laptops, PDAs or other mobile devices an alternative for accessing the Internet in the library. There is no time limit on using this service in the library and a password is not required – simply launch your web browser to establish a connection.

To connect at the library you will need a wireless network card and a wireless enabled device such as a laptop or PDA. Customers are responsible for the setup and configuration of their own equipment. Library staff cannot provide technical assistance.

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Wi-Fi Advantages:

  • Free
  • No Waiting for a Library computer station
  • No time limit on Internet access
  • Save files to your own computer
  • Provides the same Internet access available on MPL's public computers

Wi-Fi Limitations:

  • Wi-Fi connections are less secure. All anti-virus and security protection is the responsibility of the user.
  • Printing is not available. In order to print, please save to a disk or USB flash drive and then use a public workstation as usual.
  • Signal strength may vary. The signal may be weaker in some parts of the library.

MPL's Internet Access Policy and Wireless Policy apply to all users, including customers using a wireless connection.

Configuration Settings:

Many wireless devices will automatically detect the Library's wireless gateway and configure themselves to use the system. View the available wireless network connections and select "Public" or "Markham A". If your device does not connect, review the configuration settings listed below.

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.

  1. SSID (network name) = "Public" for 802.11b/g (without quotes)
  2. WEP = disable WEP encryption
  3. Mode or Network Type = Access Point

Windows

From Control Panel, select "Network Connections" or "Network and Internet Connections > Internet Connections".

  1. Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection" or "Local Area Connection" and click "Properties".
  2. 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.
  3. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically".
  4. 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 (see above) and click "Connect".

Macintosh (Apple OS X) Network Settings:

  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 This page was last updated on 09-Feb-2010