Anderson County Library's Wireless Internet Connection Available at Main, Lander, Iva, Belton, Pendleton, and Powdersville

The Library's wireless network is not secure. Information sent from or to your laptop can be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and the appropriate software, within three hundred feet. Virus and security protection is the responsibility of the patron.  Library staff is not able to provide technical assistance and no guarantee can be provided that you will be able to make a wireless connection.  The Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment or for laptop configurations, security, or data files resulting from connection to the Library's network.

• Wireless Internet Requirements
• Wireless Internet Support
• Where at the Main Library is it available?
• Wireless Access at the Branches
• How to Use Wireless at the Library and Tips

Requirements to Use Wireless Internet Access at the Anderson County Library

A laptop computer with a wireless card that supports the the WiFi standard (also known as IEEE 802.11b, g, or n).

Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or any other web browser.

Support for Wireless Access at the Anderson County Library

There is no staff available to assist with setting up wireless internet on your computer; you are the person responsible for setting up your own equipment. Printers are not available via the wireless connection; if you need to print, save to a floppy and use one of our public workstations to print.

The library does not guarantee or support wireless access with any specific software program.

Where at the Main Library is it available?

Wireless access is available at the Main Library in most of the public areas, conference rooms, and meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access at the Branches

Wireless access is now offered at all the branches.  The wireless access at the branches cover the entire branch. 

How to Use Wireless Internet

Just bring your laptop with a wireless network card and connect to the internet. No passwords are required, all visitors are welcome. You must accept the Wireless Access user agreement before access is granted. If you cannot connect to the internet, use the following guidelines:

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) = "Library"
• WEP = disable WEP encryption
• Mode or Network Type = Infrastructure mode or Access Point

Windows 7

1. Click on the Windows Logo at the bottom left of the screen (Formerly "Start")
2. Go to "Control Panels"
3. Click on "Network & Internet"
4. Under "Network & Sharing Center" click "Connect to a Network"
5. In the "Connect to a Network" window "Library" should be visible
6. Select "Library" and click "connect"
7. Launch your browser of choice to connect to the Internet.

Windows Vista

1. Click on the Windows Logo at the bottom left of the screen (Formerly "Start")
2. Go to "Control Panels"
3. Click on Classic View
4. Double click on "Network & Sharing Center"
5. Under "Tasks" click "Connect to a Network"
6. In the "Connect to a Network" window "Library" should be visible ;
7. Select "Library" and click "connect"
8. Launch your browser of choice to connect to the Internet.

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 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 the 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 "Library" and click "Connect."

If are still unable to connect do the following:

1. Click on "Start", "Run" and type cmd, hit the Enter key. (a command window will appear)
2. Then type ipconfig and hit the Enter key.
3. Type in ipconfig /release and hit the Enter key.
4. Type in ipconfig /renew and hit the Enter key.
5. Finally exit the window and launch your web browser to start surfing!

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.

Internet Explorer Tips:

Please note that depending on your version of software, there may be variations in the procedures.

From Control Panel, select Internet Options > Connections tab.
If you also have a dial-up connection, it should not be set to "Always dial my default connection."
LAN Settings should be "Automatically detect settings" and leave the Proxy server settings blank.

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 Name Server and Additional Search domains blank.

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 Domain Name Servers and Search Domains blank.

Limitations and Disclaimers

• You may not use ACL's wireless networks to break the law. The use of ACL's wireless networks to commit any crime—including identity theft and related crimes and the viewing and downloading of child pornography—is strictly prohibited. Downloading of copyrighted materials without the express permission of the author is also strictly prohibited. Violators may be prosecuted.
• The Library's wireless network is not secure. Information sent to and from your laptop can be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and the appropriate software.
• Library staff is not able to provide technical assistance and no guarantee can be provided that you will be able to make a wireless connection.
• The Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment or for laptop configurations, security, or data files resulting from connection to the Library's network.
• Be prepared to use battery power. Not all neighborhood libraries have electrical outlets that are available for laptop connection.
• Laptops, cords and adapters must be connected to electrical outlets in a way that will not impede traffic, cause a tripping hazard or damage any library proberty.
• The Anderson County Library System is not responsible for any changes you make to your computer's settings and cannot guarantee your hardware will work with our wireless connection.