Connecting to the Public Wireless Network
Public wireless network access (WiFi) is currently available at the State Library of Ohio. Patrons and Guests at the library may use their own wireless devices to gain access to the World Wide Web on the Internet while at the State Library.
Whenever you select⁄login to use the State Library's of Ohio's public wireless network, STLOGuest, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions set forth in the document State Library of Ohio – Public Wireless Access Policy.
Minimum Requirements
Connecting to the State Library of Ohio's guest wireless network requires a laptop computer or any wireless device equipped with a wireless client adapter supporting the following IEEE 802.11, Wi–Fi, standards
*802.11a⁄g 802.11b
In addition, the device must include capabilities for configuration and support of the following following Wi–Fi Alliance Security Authentication Types:
*WPA2™-PSK and⁄or WPA™-PSK
(Wi–Fi Protected Access Pre–Shared Key or passphrase)
Note: To determine if your wireless adapter is Wi-Fi Certified you may want to visit the following site WiFi CERTIFIED® Products
Connection Information
- A passphrase⁄password is required for access.
(Please check with library staff at the Information Desk to obtain the current passphrase⁄password.) - Configure your computer to automatically accept an IP address. A DHCP address will be allocated automatically upon successful login.
- Wi–Fi Client Profile Settings
- SSID (network name) = STLOGuest
- Security Mode Settings = WPA⁄WPA2 - Personal(preferred WPA2)
- Passphrase = Enter the "password⁄passphrase" obtained in step one.
- Data Encryption = AES–CCMP or TKIP if AES functionality is unavailable.
- Operating Mode or Network Type = Infrastructure mode or access point
WiFi Information Links
Disclaimer
The following information is provided as a convenience for users of the STLOGuest WiFi network. As stated in the State Library of Ohio's – Public Wireless Access Policy – Library staff will not provide technical assistance and assumes no responsibility for laptop configurations, security or changes to data files resulting from connection to the Library's network and cannot guarantee that a user's hardware will work with the library's wireless connection. It is solely the user's responsibility to configure their wireless devices.
Definitions and Standards Clarification
Wi–Fi Alliance Certified Products Listing
- Determine device WiFi compliance.
- Wikipedia entry
Operating System Specific Wireless Device Information
Windows XP and Windows 2000
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Overview
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Overview
Wireless LAN Support in Windows: Frequently Asked Questions
Client Utilities & Device Manufacturers
Given the variety of Wi–Fi devices and client configuration utilities in use it is always a good practice to check the device manufacturers web site for support articles or the availability of drivers and⁄/or client utility software updates.