Wireless Laptop Computers
The Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library has a wireless network. This network allows
you to access library materials and the Internet from laptop computers
anywhere within the library building.
You can do your research where it is convenient for you. With the wireless
network you can get up and move anywhere within the Library and still
be connected to the Internet, the library catalog and other library materials.
The Library has 54 Gateway and IBM wireless laptop computers
available to check out and use within the Library.
Wireless Laptop Computer Check-Out Service
Wireless laptop circulation policies
- Students, faculty and staff may check out laptop computers for use
in the Library only. Laptops may not leave the Library.
- Borrowers must have a current Canisius College ID card, a currently
active campus network account and be in good standing with the College.
- Borrowers will be asked to sign a loan agreement accepting responsibility
for any loss or damage to the computer, and costs of repair or replacement
attributable to a borrower will be charged to that borrower.
- Laptop computers circulate for 4 hours and cannot be renewed due to
the high demand for these computers.
- Library laptop computers are configured to print to the printers
on the main floor of the Library..
- Power supply units are available to check out.
- Data should be saved to the user's network drive or to a USB
flash drive. Data saved to the laptop's hard drive will be automatically
erased when the computer is booted up.
- All laptops are due back at the Circulation Desk 30 minutes before
library closing time.
- Fines for failure to bring back a laptop on time accrue at $10.00
per hour
Wireless Network Cards for Laptops
- Canisius College students, faculty and staff with valid network accounts
can use the Library's wireless network with their personal laptop computers
if they have a compatible wireless network card installed on their laptop.
- The Library's wireless network uses the 802.11b industry standard
and a laptop computer with an 11 Mbps wireless network card can connect
to the wireless network.
- Information Technology Services (ITS) at Canisius College recommends
the Cisco Aironet 340 or 350 wireless network card.
- Other reputable manufacturers of 11 Mbps wireless network cards include
3COM, Apple, and Orinoco (Lucent) and should be available in area computer
stores.
Compatible wireless network cards are available to be purchased from
the Canisius College Bookstore.
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