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What is WiFi? |
WiFi is short for Wireless Fidelity in computer-speak. In people-
speak, it is simply the way that your computer can talk to other
computers without having to be plugged into a network jack. Your
WiFi enabled device (laptop, PDA, etc.) will talk to
another piece of equipment that will send all of your information to
the appropriate computers. WiFi enables you to move from one
location to another (usually, approximately within 300 ft. of the
piece of equipment that is broadcasting the wireless signal). [BACK]
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| What is a Hotspot? |
A WiFi hotspot is a location that will broadcast out a WiFi signal to
allow you to connect to their network. Through their network, you
will be allowed access to the Internet. This is similar to
connecting to SuffolkWeb through your phone line, only there is no
modem or phone call. You simply connect wirelessly to the remote
device and go out to the Internet. There are no numbers to dial and
no toll calls. [BACK]
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| Do I need a Library Card to use the library's WiFi network? |
Generally, no. Although some libraries do require you to log into
their Wireless network with your barcode and PIN number. Each
library offers a different level of WiFi access. Some will require a
barcode and PIN number, some an acceptable use policy, while others
will simply allow you to connect to the Wireless gateway and out to
the Internet. Libraries that require a barcode typically have guest cards available. [BACK]
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