Boise Public Library provides free wireless Internet access for use with personal laptop PCs.

• Laptops need to have built-in WiFi or 802.11 b/g capabilities or an installed wireless adaptor card.
• A limited number of electrical outlets are available.
• Access to the wireless network is on a first-come first-served basis. During high-use periods, access may be slow or unavailable.
• Only web browser traffic using http (port 80) and https (port 443) is available from the wireless network.
• No logins or passwords are required.

What else do I need to know?

• Security – Public wireless networks are not secure. Users are responsible for safeguarding their laptops.
• Printing – No printing is available from the wireless network. Please use one of the public PCs to print.
• Filtering—All wireless access in the library is unfiltered.
• Staff assistance – Staff cannot provide assistance to users in configuring their equipment. Please contact your wireless equipment manufacturer for setup details.

Getting Started:

1. Bring your laptop or PDA with an IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless networking card to the library.
2. Select the library’s wireless network. The wireless card should detect the signal immediately (some wireless card software may require additional procedures and/or setting changes).
3. Open your Internet browser. Read the library's Wireless Access Policy.
4. Start surfing.

SSID/Network name - Library
 

Last Updated: 03/03/2008