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 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.