Wireless Hotspot at the Library
The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library is pleased to offer wireless Internet access to our patrons. Simply bring your wireless-enabled laptop computer or other device to the Library, turn it on, and go. There is no charge to use the service and the best part is there is no waiting for an available PC! In order to connect, your computer must have a WiFi-compatible network card installed (802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g). You'll find that signal strength is best in the seating areas by the Reference Desk). Wireless users agree to abide by the Library's Policy on Public Use of the Internet. Copies of the policy are available at the Reference Desk.
Wireless Access Policy
The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library will provide a free Internet access point or “hot spot” for users with portable computers or devices capable of receiving wireless signals, during normal library business hours. This access point will allow users to access the Internet from their laptop computers or devices when sitting within range of the access point.
Library staff will provide a general outline on the settings necessary to access the Internet via these connections, but are not responsible for any changes you make to your computer’s settings and cannot guarantee your hardware will work with our wireless connection.
If a user has problems accessing the Internet over these connections, staff will verify the library’s connections are up and running, but they cannot assist in making changes to the user’s network settings or perform any troubleshooting on the user’s computer. Please refer to your owner’s manual or other support services offered by your device manufacturer.
Printers are not available via the wireless connection at this time. If you need to print, please save your work to a floppy disk or email files to yourself, then login to a wired library workstation and send to the public printer.
Use of our access points is governed by our Internet Acceptable Use Policy for Patrons.
WARNING: The Library is not liable for the consequences of wireless network use in any way, including the transmission of computer viruses, loss of data or e-mail, or any harm resulting from the use of an unsecured server.