Laptop & Wireless Network in Mullen Library Note: The laptops are only available to current CUA students, faculty, and staff with valid, updated borrowing privileges. 
What is the Wireless Network?The CUA Libraries provide a wireless network in Mullen Library. Made possible by a generous grant from the Eleanore Mullen Weckbaugh Foundation, this network allows you to access library resources and the Internet from laptop computers in any of the study areas in Mullen Library. Do your research where it's convenient for you. With the wireless network, you can get up and move as you need to! I don't have a laptop computer. How can I use the network?We have a limited number of PC laptop computers available for use, on a first-come, first-served basis. Come to the Circulation Desk on the first floor of Mullen Library to check out a laptop for four hours. The laptops are only available to current CUA students, faculty, and staff with valid, updated borrowing privileges. What kinds of computers, hardware and software, are available?You can borrow a Dell PC laptop, which connects to printers on the First, Second, and Third Floors of Mullen Library. For more information, please refer to What do I need to know about using a PC laptop? I have a laptop computer. How can I use the network?You'll need a wireless network card. This card plugs in to your computer, and communicates between it and the network. We have a limited number of cards available for use, on a first-come, first-served basis. Come to the Circulation Desk on the first floor of Mullen Library to check out a wireless network card for four hours. Network cards are only available to current CUA students, faculty, and staff with valid, updated borrowing privileges. The first time you check out a card, you'll also need to install some driver software to make the card work. Library staff will provide the software, and help will be available if you have any questions. We appreciate your feedback on this process. What equipment can I buy to use the wireless network on my own?You will need a card which works with your computer and is compliant with the IEEE 802.11b standard (sometimes referred to as IEEE 802.11-LAN). Although we do not endorse any particular brand, the Libraries own Lucent WaveLAN/ORiNOCO and Apple AirPort cards. CUA provides students and faculty with opportunities to purchase computer equipment and software. Laptops and wireless network cards are also available from the following manufacturers and retailers. This list is only provided for convenience; it is not comprehensive.The CUA Libraries do not specifically recommend any particular company. The Apple Store (Apple
products only) Can I use my own wireless network card?Absolutely! If you have a wireless network card installed on your laptop computer, you can come to the library and get started. When you come to Mullen Library, you'll need to:
How do I configure the TCP/IP properties of my wireless card?Instructions for Windows 2000 and XP
Instructions for Windows Vista
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