What is wireless?
Wireless Internet access (WiFi) uses radio frequency signals to exchange information between your computer and the Internet. WiFi is available at all Spokane County Library District branches.

Why wireless?
Library users can use their wireless laptop computers to get Internet access at any table or chair in the library and are not limited to the normal computer areas of the library.

How do I use wireless at the library?

• The SCLD libraries use the WiFi standard (also known as IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g).
  
• You will need to bring your own laptop computer to the library and it will need to have built-in WiFi or you will need to install a WiFi network card.
• The network name is the same in all branches: SCLD_PUBLIC
  
• Most WiFi equipment will be compatible. However, the library district can make no guarantees as to compatibility of your equipment with the library’s network.
  
• Printers are not part of the Wireless Internet Access program in the libraries. If you need to print, please save the work to disk, then login to a workstation and send prints jobs to a printer. The first 10 pages of printing from a library computer is free.

Will I need any special settings or passwords to connect?
No encryption settings, user names or passwords are required.

Will I have filtered or unfiltered access to the Internet?
Unfiltered. Wireless access is provided on a separate network from library-owned computers and filtered Web access is not provided by SCLD for this network.

Can the library help me configure my computer?

• No. Everyone’s computer is different and you are responsible for knowing how to configure your own equipment.
  
• The SCLD cannot be responsible for any changes you make to your computer’s settings or problems which develop while using the wireless network such as virus infections. Keep in mind that the information you send and receive over the wireless network is visible to other users.
  
• If you need additional assistance, you may need to contact the manufacturers of your hardware or software.
  
  

Your feedback is important to us.
Please give your feedback about your experience with the wireless system to library staff.