Wireless Internet Access

Configuring Your Laptop

Wireless Home | Configuration Instructions | FAQ | Internet & Computer Use Policy

The BDL Wireless Internet Access supports both 802.11b wireless protocols. Signal strength varies within the library. Patrons using an 802.11b card should have Internet access throughout the library although the strength of the signal will be weaker as you get farther from the Information Desk.

System Requirements:

• Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP or Mac OS
• Wireless card-802.11b

First time you connect:

• Check to make sure your wireless network card and software are correctly installed.
• If not already configured, set up your computer for DHCP.

  Windows 2000

  • Click on the Start > Settings > Control panel
  • Double click on Network and Dial-up Connections
  • Right click on Local Area Connections
  • Select TCP/IP then click on Properties
  • Select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS automatically if not already selected

  Windows XP

  • Click on the Start > Control Panel
  • Double click on Network Connections
  • Right click on the Wireless Network and select Properties
  • Select TCP/IP then click on Properties
  • Select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS automatically if not already selected

1. Open up your web browser. Our Computer and Internet Use Policy should appear on your screen..
2. Review the Computer and Internet Use Policy and click on "I Agree" .
3. Reboot your computer and you should have an Internet connection.
4. After you have gone through this process the first time you will be automatically connect to the Internet during your next visit to the library.

If you have trouble, see brightonlibrary.info/wireless/faq or
check at the Reference Desk to see if a Computer Aide is available to assist you.

Wireless Home | Configuration Instructions | FAQ | Internet & Computer Use Policy