Bryant Library
HERE'S
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR WIRELESS LAPTOP
TO THE INTERNET
WHEN
YOU'RE @ THE BRYANT LIBRARY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR: WINDOWS 98/ME - WINDOWS
2000/XP - MAC
OS
Requirements:
1. TCP/IP must
be installed on your computer.
2. You must have a wireless network interface card.
You may connect from anywhere in the library. If you need to connect to an electrical outlet, you may sit at the Laptop Workstation area located on the Main Level of the library.
Be sure to make a note of your existing network settings before making any changes.
Though the names of specific commands and dialog boxes differ among versions of Windows, the basic procedure for setting up access to a wireless network, and configuring client software is simiar.
Windows 2000 and XP share the same network settings configuration procedure, while Windows 98 and ME, though similar impose slight differences.
Choose Start> Settings> Control Panel> Network Icon.
Click Configuration and then choose the item that represents your wireless network adapter.
Click the Properties
button in the window that appears.
Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item in the Components list. You
may need to scroll to find (TCP/IP).
Select TCP/IP and click properties. Click Obtain an Ip address automatically. Make sure that Obtain DNS server address automatically is also checked off.
Click OK to finish editing TCP/IP settings, then click OK and Close.
Click on the Wireless Network tab. Make sure that "Use Windows to configure my wireless network setting is selected" if you use Windows to configure your wireless adapter card.
If you use your manufacturer's application to control your wireless configuration choose Start> Program>ie Netgear>Wireless Network Settings. Follow your manufacturer's instructions.
You should see two or more network connections. Select any access point that begins with WLPUBLIC
Make sure to check the box that says "Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure." Click connect.
****You may need to reboot your computer after making these changes.****
Test your connection by launching a Web browser!
Choose Start> Settings> Control Panel> Network and Internet Settings> Network Connections Icon.
Click Configuration and then choose the item that represents your wireless network adapter.
Scroll down until you see TCP/IP. Click on the icon for your wireless connection.
Click on Obtain
an IP Address. Click OK. Make sure that Obtain DNS server address automatically
is also selected.
Click on the Wireless Network tab. Make sure that "Use Windows to configure my wireless network setting is selected" if you use Windows to configure your wireless adapter card.
If you use your
manufacturer's application to control your wireless configuration choose
Start> Program>ie Netgear>Wireless Network Settings. Follow
your manufacturer's instructions.
You should see two
or more network connections. Select any access point that begins
with WLPUBLIC
Make sure to check the box that says "Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is ot secure." Click connect.
****You may need to reboot your computer after making these changes.****
Test your connection by launching a Web browser!
Make sure your wireless Ethernet card is properly installed and recognized:
General Intructions:
Click on System Preferences from the Apple Menu.
Double Click the Network logo.
Under "Show Menu" select Airport.
Close Window
Open "Internet Connect." Turn on Airport.
From Network Menu Select
any access point that begins with WLPUBLIC
You can now open a web browser.
Additional Information:
If you
have an AirPort card configure the AirPort Software:
1. If the "Airport
Setup Assistant" appears, choose File > Quit.
Quitting will leave your settings unconfigured.
2. From the Apple Menu choose AirPort to open the AirPort configuration
application.
3. Click on the triangle next to Settings to expose the configuration
options necessary to continue.
Configure AppleTalk:
1. From the Apple Menu choose Control Panels > AppleTalk.
2. Set the Connect via: field to AirPort if you are using an Apple
AirPort card, OR to WaveLAN/IEEE if you are using a Lucent WaveLAN/Orinoco
card. (Older PowerBooks may only list `Ethernet Slot 0' or `Ethernet
Slot 1'). If this is the case, select the option that corresponds with
the slot that you inserted the wireless Ethernet card into.
3. The Setup section indicates the Current zone. Initially the Current
zone will display '<no zones available>'.
4. Close the AppleTalk control panel, saving the changes if prompted.
Configure TCP/IP:
1. From the Apple Menu choose Control Panels > TCP/IP.
The control panel should be in basic mode. If not, from the Edit menu
choose User Mode and select Basic.
2. Set the Connect via: field to Airport if you are using an Apple
AirPort card, OR to WaveLAN/IEEE if you are using a Lucent WaveLAN/Orinoco
card. PowerBooks may only list `Ethernet Slot 0' or `Ethernet Slot
1'. If this is the case, select the option that corresponds with the
slot that you inserted the wireless Ethernet card into.
3. Set the Configure: field to Using DHCP Server.
4. Leave the DHCP Client ID: field blank.
5. Close the TCP/IP control panel. A dialog box will display asking
if you want to save your changes.
6. Click Save.
Test your connection
by launching a Web browser!
The Bryant Library, 2 Paper Mill Road, Roslyn, NY 11576
Phone: 516-621-2240 Adm Fax: 516-621-2542 Ref Fax: 516-621-7211