How does the Wireless Internet Zone at Bunch Library work?
A series of access points have been installed throughout the Bunch Library building. An access point is essentially a transmitter/receiver which is connected to Belmont’s Internet backbone. A laptop computer or other device which is equipped with a compatible transmitter/receiver can connect to the Internet just as if they were “plugged in” via a wire. The access points used at Bunch Library are ORiNOCO AP-1000 units, produced by Lucent Technologies. These access points use the industry standard IEEE 802.11 protocol for wireless local area networks. Each access point has a limited range which overlaps with the ranges of other access points, which permits a user to access the Internet continuously throughout the building. ———— How far is the range of the Bunch Library wireless Internet zone? The range of the wireless LAN extends throughout all public areas of the library building. ———— Can the wireless Internet connections be used outside the building? Not with the libra
