Goodnow Library

Wireless Access

Through the generosity of Comcast, the Goodnow Library provides Wireless Access throughout the library.

To use wireless internet access in the Goodnow Library:

You need a laptop or other device with a wireless network interface card (NIC). The Library’s technology supports 802.11g and 802.11b
Wireless Internet access is available throughout the building; however, the signal may be stronger in some places than in others
You must be familiar with your own device and how to connect to wireless access. Library staff cannot provide technical support
Wireless users agree to abide by the Library’s Internet Use Policy, which prohibits illegal or abusive use
Wireless access may not be secure; the Library cannot guarantee the safety of your data
Many tables and carrels allow you to plug in your power supply, but you may want to have a well-charged battery for greater flexibility
Out of consideration for others using the same bandwidth, please do not download large files
Bring headphones if you plan to use audio files
Wireless printing (black & white) is available at a cost of 5¢ per page. Installing the printer driver takes about 5 minutes. Reference staff can provide you with a CD-ROM and instructions. The wireless printer is found at the Reference Desk

If your laptop doesn't have a wireless card:

There are several sockets that you can plug into on the 2nd floor of the library. The reference staff will be happy to point them out to you.
The reference desk also has a limited number of cables available.

Printing:

Having trouble connecting?

Goodnow Library’s wireless access does not require passwords or other security measures. If your usual wireless access uses wireless equivalent privacy (WEP) or other security, you may have to override that security precaution to allow your device to connect to an insecure network
If your device is set up to access a specific network only, you may need to change some settings. Ask at the Reference Desk for suggested instructions
If all else fails, contact someone who knows your hardware and software: IT staff at work; another family member; or support staff for your hardware or software. Library staff cannot provide technical support

HOW TO CONNECT YOUR LAPTOP TO

THE WIRELESS NETWORK

STEP 1:

SET YOUR WIRELESS SSID TO (ALL LOWERCASE LETTERS):

sudbury

STEP 2:

SET YOUR TCP/IP SETTINGS TO:

‘OBTAIN AN IP ADDRESS AUTOMATICALLY’

STEP 3:

Surf the Internet from anywhere in the library!

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To check your TCP/IP settings:

1. click on the START button

2. click on Settings

3. click on Control Panel

4. click on Network Settings

5. right-click on Local Area Connection

- if more than one appears, choose the wireless adapter, which can be

determined by the device name listed after each Local Area connection

6. click on Properties

7. verify the TCP/IP option is checked

8. highlight the TCP/IP and click Properties

9. verify that Obtain an IP Address Automatically is selected

10. verify that Obtain DNS Automatically is selected

11. click OK to close the window and save your changes

12. click OK to close the window