Maplewood residents who own wireless laptops will find a new hotspot at the Maplewood Library.  Both the Main Library and the Hilton Branch now provide wireless access to the Internet.  Access is free, fast, and unlimited, and can be used in any part of the buildings. 

Hardware Requirements

You will need a 802.11b/g wireless Ethernet device (wireless card) installed in your laptop or a laptop with a built-in WIFI capability.

Software Requirements

• A Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape.
• TCP Client that is set to obtain an address automatically from a server.

How to Obtain an Automatic Address:

• From Control Panel, select Network.
• Locate the TCP/IP protocol and get into its Properties.
• For IP Address, select “Obtain an IP address automatically.” Leave all other fields blank.
• Restart your laptop for changes to take place.

• From Control Panel, select “Network and Dial-up Connections” or “Network and Internet Connections>Internet Connections.”
• Right –click on “Wireless Network Connection” or “Local Area Connection” and click Properties.
• Locate the Internet TCP/IP protocol and get into its Properties.
• Select “Obtain an IP address automatically.”

• Select: Apple Menu>Control Panel>TCP/IP or Apple Menu>System Preferences>Network button>TCP/IP tab.
• Connect via “AirPort” or other wireless (WiFi) Ethernet.
• Configure “Using DHCP Server.”
• Leave Name Server and Additional Search domains blank.

Limitations and Disclaimers

• The Library’s wireless network is not secure. Information sent to or from your laptop can be captured by anyone with a wireless device and appropriate software within 300 feet.
• The Library staff is not able to offer any technical assistance.
• The Library cannot guarantee that you will be able to make a wireless connection.
• The Library will not be responsible for the safety of your laptop nor its configuration, security, or data files as a result of using our wireless network.
• Printing is not available via the wireless connection.