What is a Wireless network and how does it work?
Wireless networking is a method of connecting a laptop or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) computer to the Internet using radio signals or other network resources without using a phone line or data port. There are two primary components involved in a wireless network: an access point and a wireless access card. The Johnson County Library provides the wireless access points that transmit signals within the library. These access points communicate with wireless access cards installed on patron devices to allow access to library network resources. Q: Is it difficult to connect to the wireless network? A: No, most laptops automatically detect the wireless network and configure themselves to pick up the wireless signal. Q: What is needed to connect to the wireless network? • A laptop, PDA or tablet PC • A network device that conforms to the 802.11b and/or 802.11g standard (including combo cards). Most new laptops come with wireless technology. To use wireless with an older device, patrons m
