- Internet Computers
- Wi-Fi Wireless Access
- Ethernet Plugin Access
- Configuring Your Computer for Access
- Word Processing and Office Computers
- Special Database Searches
- Pay for Print Service
- At Home Services
- Audiovisual Equipment
- Community Outreach
- Community Writing Center
- Computers and Internet Access
- eAudioBook Downloads
- Get on the Library Bus
- The Library Channel
- Listening and Viewing Stations
- Live Homework Help
- Meeting Rooms
- NextReads Suggestions
- Park or Ride the Bus for Free
- Project Safe Place
- Public Displays
- Readers, Listeners, and Viewers Advisory
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Configuring Your Computer for ICPL AccessThese 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 this page. |
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) = "any" or "ICPL-WIFI" or "ICPL-CITYPLAZA" (without quotes)
· WEP = disable WEP encryption
· Mode or Network Type = Infrastructure mode or Access Point
University of Iowa Students
If you are a University of Iowa student with a laptop configured to access the University's wireless network using the AEGIS Client software, you may need to configure AEGIS to get it to work with ICPL's network. Please see the UI's Configuring AEGIS to Access an Open (Non-Encrypted) Wireless Network page for instructions. You may also find the AEGIS Client Installation information useful as well.
Microsoft Windows Settings
Windows XP and 2000
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 using
a wireless connection and 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 the name of the library's
wireless network(ICPL-WIFI) and click "Connect."
Windows98
1. From Control Panel, select Network.
2. Locate the TCP/IP protocol and get into its Properties. If using a wireless
connection and 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 NT
1. From Control Panel, select Network.
2. Locate the TCP/IP protocol and get into its Properties. If using a wireless
connection and 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.
Apple Mac OS Settings
Mac 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 (Wi-Fi) ethernet.
4. Leave Domain Name Servers and Search Domains blank.
Mac OS 8 and 9
1. Select: Apple Menu > Control Panel > TCP/IP.
2. Connect via "AirPort" or other wireless (Wi-Fi) ethernet.
3. Configure "Using DHCP Server."
4. Leave Name Server and Additional Search domains blank.
Browser Tips
Internet Explorer
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.
