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Wireless Internet Access Program
What is wireless Internet access and how do I use it at City of Issaquah Council Chambers?
What is wireless?
- Wireless Internet access uses radio frequency signals to exchange information between your computer and the Internet.
- No cables are required.
How do I use the Wireless Internet Access program at City of Issaquah Council Chambers?
- The City of Issaquah uses the WiFi standard (also known as IEEE 802.11b).
- You will need to bring your own laptop computer and it will need to have built-in WiFi or you will need to install a WiFi network card.
- Most WiFi equipment will be compatible. However, the City of Issaquah can make no guarantees as to compatibility of your equipment with the City’s.
- Printers are not part of the Wireless Internet Access program.
Will I need any special settings or passwords to connect?
- No, the Wireless Internet Access program is open to all visitors.
- No special encryption settings, user names, nor passwords are required.
Can the City help me configure my computer?
- Sorry, everyone's computer is different and you are responsible for knowing how to configure your own equipment.
- Some helpful tips are included on this page.
- The City of Issaquah cannot be responsible for any changes you make to your computer's settings.
- If you need additional assistance, you may need to contact the manufacturers of your hardware or software.
General Information for all systems
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.
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) = “any” or "iss" (without quotes)
- WEP = disable WEP encryption
- Mode or Network Type = Infrastructure mode or Access Point
Windows 98/ME 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 & XP 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.” Please ask library staff for network name.
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 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.
Macintosh 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.
4. Leave Domain Name Servers and Search Domains blank.
DISCLAIMER
City of Issaquah cannot be held responsible for any changes made to your computer’s settings as a result of attempting to connect to the wireless network.
It is expected that the user/owner of the computer is capable of configuring the network settings on their own computer. Due to the differences in individual computers, City staff are not trained to configure your computer to use the network.
The City wireless network is not a secure network. It is not recommend using this network for the transfer of sensitive data, such as credit card numbers or bank account numbers, even while using SSL encryption built into your web browser. This data would be vulnerable during transit on the City wireless network, where any person in the area with simple software on a laptop computer could intercept the data while it is in transit.
Remember that anything wireless is inherently less secure than anything with wires.
We hope you will enjoy this service which has been provided by City of Issaquah.
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