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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 the following pages.

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) =
• WEP = disable WEP encryption.
• Mode or Network Type = Infrastructure mode or Access Point - NOT "Ad- Hoc"

 

Windows 98 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 the 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 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 in the library and click "Connect."

 

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.

 

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 the 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 Doman Name Servers and Search Domains blank.

 

Playstation Portable (PSP):

To connect to wireless hotspot

  1. Turn on your PSP console and go to Settings and then Network Settings.
  2. Select Network Settings.
  3. Select Infrastructure Mode.
  4. Choose New Connection.
  5. Give your new connection a meaningful name, (i.e. wifistelle wireless hotspot).
  6. Press the right arrow button to move to the next screen.
  7. Select Scan with the O button on the right of your console.
  8. Select WiFi Stelle wireless hotspot.
  9. Press the right arrow button again to go to the next screen.
    10.
  10. Choose None.
  11. Press the right arrow button to go to Address Settings.
  12. Choose Custom so you can obtain an IP by DHCP.
  13. Then go to the next screen to confirm the connection settings.
  14. When you are satisfied with the connection settings, press the right. arrow button to move to the next screen.
  15. Press the O button to save settings.
  16. Test your connection after you have saved the settings. It should return with a summary of the connection.
  17. Next go to Network and choose Internet Browser.
  18. Choose the WiFi Stelle Hotspot connection you have just created.
  19. Insert your favourite website address and wait for the WiFi StelleWireless Hotspot log in page to appear.
  20. Follow the log in instructions to connect to the WiFi Stelle Wireless hotspot.
  21. Once you have logged in, you are ready to browse the Internet.
Tips:
Set your PSP Internet browser to Small Font and Just-Fit display mode for best viewing.
Usually, the most recently used connection will be automatically selected when connecting to the Intenet.
For detailed instructions on using the Internet browser, refer to the Internet browser usage manual. http://www.playstation.com/manual/psp

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.

Miscellaneous:

• If your operating system or particular device is not mentioned above, in general, you should set your network options to "DHCP" for IP address assignment, and "Any" for network or SSID name.

• If your wireless network card software has the option to scan for the strongest signal, that is usually preferable.