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Wireless Access

Sinclair Library

Wireless connections via the campus, ITS-supported network is available in the Reserve Book Room (first floor) and adjacent lobby areas, the second floor Ewa lanai and stacks, and the AV Center (3rd floor) for UH System Library users. UH faculty, staff, researchers and students who bring their own laptops equipped with wireless cards may access the campus network from any location within the Reserve Book Room and AV Center as well as the Music stacks area between the Music reference desk and the AV Center.

Hamilton Library

Hamilton Library has wireless network capabilities for UH System Library users. University of Hawaii faculty, staff, researchers and students who bring their own laptops equipped with wireless cards may access the campus network from:

- First floor, Phase3 Addition Science/Technology Reference

floorplan of Phase3 wireless area in Sci/Tech Ref

  

- First floor, along the wall facing Paradise Palms Snackbar and in the Yap Room near the Periodical Shelving

floorplan of 1st floor wireless area.

- Third floor, study areas (mauka/mountain end of older part of library building)

floorplan of 3rd floor wireless area
  

- Fourth floor, Asia Collection Reading Room

floorplan of 4th floor wireless area  



- Fifth floor, Special Collections Reading Room

floorplan of 5th floor wireless area


 
wireless area floorplan key


Additional Wireless Areas





Wireless Policies & FAQ

All relevant portions of the University of Hawaii Use and Management of Information Technology Resources Policy apply to wireless use in Hamilton and Sinclair Libraries. Most especially, please note that the UH policy states that "All users should not have an expectation of total privacy regarding information that is created, stored, sent or received on any networked system." Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you do not use a wireless network connection to transmit personal, financial or legal data. The Library cannot protect against theft or interception of data transmitted via a wireless connection.

Wireless Internet access in the library is governed by the Library’s Public Computer Use Policy. In addition: Please note: Network availability cannot be guaranteed at all times in all locations. Since a wireless network is a shared network, its data transfer capability depends on how many users are using the same Access Point (AP). If more people use the same AP, then users might see slower connections. Wireless connects using radio waves. Anything that can cause interference with radio can also interfere with the wireless connection. Things that contain water, for example, wood, people, walls all can cause the signal to be interrupted or lessened. If you experience a connection problem try moving to a different part of the room or within sight of the wireless access point.

The library is not responsible for any losses that might result from a low or dropped wireless signal or any laptop damaged while using the wireless connection.



UH Manoa Wireless Network


What is Wireless access?
Wireless access allows you to connect your laptop computer to a network using radio waves instead of a cable. This means, for example, that you can surf the Web or do your email while sitting under the trees in front of Hamilton Library or on the lanais at Sinclair Library.  You will need to open a web browser to authenticate that you are a valid user before you are granted access to the network. 

Where does Wireless access work?
The Manoa Wireless Network consists of wireless access points installed at various locations, usually of common meeting areas.  See map [http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/uhmwireless.gif]

What do I need to access the Wireless network?
- Portable Computer
- A Wireless PC Card (802.11b certified)
- A Valid ITS Username (available from http://www.hawaii.edu/infotech/yourusername.html)
- Access Validation (12-hour time limit per session - available from http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/validate.html)
- One of these Web Browsers (required for authentication)
  - PC users (Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape Communicator 6)
  - MAC users (Netscape Communicator 6, Firefox 1.x, Safari)

How do I access the wireless network?
For PC users:
1. Verify that your Wireless PC card is working.
2. Go to an area where the wireless network is available.
3. Open Netscape or Internet Explorer. You should see a "YOU ARE BEING CONNECTED" page, then the login page.
4. Enter your valid ITS username and password.
You should be able to access the network once you are validated.
For MacIntosh users:
1. Verify that your Wireless card is working.
2. Go to an area where the wireless network is available.
3. Click the Airport icon and select Other.
     If Other does not appear, select Open AirPort instead. Check the box next to Allow selection of closed networks. Close the AirPort window and start over.
4. Enter the Network name and password (available from http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/validate.html)
5. Open Netscape or Internet Explorer. You should see a "YOU ARE BEING CONNECTED" page, then the login page.
6. Enter your valid ITS username and password.
7. You should be able to access the network once you are validated.

How do I get help?
UH Wireless Network Home [http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/]
ITS Help Desk in Keller 105 - Phone: 956-8883    Email: help@hawaii.edu

How do I set up my computer to use the wireless network?
Install your wireless card according to the manufacturer's instructions. After the card is installed, use the following to configure your computer. More information on wireless cards [http://www2.hawaii.edu/wireless/aboutcards.html]
For PC Users:
This information is extracted from:
Linksys: http://www.hawaii.edu/itsdocs/win/wlsslnks.pdf
ORiNOCO: http://www.hawaii.edu/itsdocs/win/wlssornc.pdf

Linksys PC Card
For Windows click on Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Local Area Connection.
In the Properties window:
Authentication Algorithm - WECA
Channel - 09
Fragmentation Threshold - 2432
Network Type - Infrastructure
Power Save Mode - Disabled
Preamble Mode - Long Tx Preamble
RTS Threshold - 2432
SSID - Network Name from http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/validate.html
Use Wep - 40 bit

ORiNOCO PC Card
For Windows click Start button > Programs > ORiNOCO.
Go to Actions > Add/Edit Configuration Profile.
The Default profile should already be set to Access Point.
Click on the Edit Profile button below.
Basic - Network name from http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/validate.html
Encryption - Enable Data Security
Key 1 - Use Alphanumeric Characters (0-9, a-z)
Key 1 - Password from http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/validate.html
For MacIntosh users:
This information on wireless for MacIntosh is extracted from: http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/wlssmac.pdf
Click on Apple menu > Control Panels > TCP/IP
Go to File > Configurations. Highlight Default and click Duplicate
Type UH Wireless and click OK. Click Make Active.
Connect via - AirPort [PC Card]
Configure - select Using DHCP server
Name server addr:
128.171.3.13
128.171.1.1
Search domains
hawaii.edu

Note: If you use want to use your regular Internet connection, you must switch the TCP/IP configuration back to Default. Switch to UH Wireless when using the wireless campus network.

Information about wireless setup and requirements may be found at: http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/
Map of wireless accessible points on the UH Manoa campus: http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/map/


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