Wireless Internet Access at KFL

The Kennebunk Free Library is proud to offer wireless internet access. This service is available, free of charge, to any member of the public who brings in their wireless-enabled laptop computer.

Please read the following sections before using KFL's wireless internet connection. Use of our wireless network indicates that you have read and agreed to the conditions in both the Computer Acceptable Use Policy and the Wireless Internet Confidentiality Disclaimer.

• Many newer laptops come with a built-in wireless adapter. If you have one of these laptops, your computer will automatically detect KFL's Internet connection as soon as you turn it on inside the Library.
• If your laptop doesn't have wireless Internet capability built in, however, you will need to purchase a wireless card and install it on your laptop before you can use our internet connection.
• Once you plug the wireless card into your laptop and follow the installation instructions on the screen, you are ready to go! No usernames or passwords required!
• Wireless printing is not available via this service. If you need to print, please save to a disk or email files to yourself, then login to a library workstation and send your print jobs to the printer.
• Please note that due to limited insurance and liability, the Library staff are unable to assist you with your personal laptop, card or configurations.

Wireless Internet Confidentiality Disclaimer

KFL's wireless internet service is configured to allow your computer to automatically detect and use the link without need for a password or any configuration of your computer.

However, you should be aware that under this arrangement, your interaction over the wireless network is not encrypted and could be intercepted by someone using network "sniffer" software. Avoid entering credit card numbers, passwords or any other information you consider confidential unless you are certain that the web site you are interacting with provides its own security mechanism, such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encoding. An SSL- protected web page is usually indicated by a small lock icon display along the lower edge of your browser window.

Use of this wireless connection is entirely at the risk of the user and the library disclaims all liability for loss of confidential information or damages resulting from that loss.

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 = any or "Kennebunk Free Library
WEP = disable WEP encryption
Mode or Network Type = Infrastructure mode or Access Point

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 the name of the wireless network available at the library and click Connect.

• 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.

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.