Many wireless computers will automatically detect and connect to the nearest wireless network. If your computer presents a choice of wireless networks, select westportlib.

Windows XP & Vista

1. For XP, right click on Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks. Select westportlib and click Connect.
2. For Vista, click Connect to a Network.
3. Select westportlib. Make sure selection box shows Wireless instead of All
4. Wait until the connection icon changes to a globe in the lower right hand corner, before accessing the Internet.

Macs OS X

1. Select Apple Menu, System Preference, and Network button.
2. Select TCP/IP tab and configure Using DHCP.
3. You may need to configure via AirPort or other wireless (WiFi) Ethernet.
4. Leave Domain Name Servers and Search Domains blank.

Printing from laptops
(Sorry Mac-users. A Mac compatible version is still in the works.)

You can connect to our printing system from your laptop and print to the library printers near the reference desk. There is a charge of 10 cents per page for B & W and 25 cents for color. Begin by downloading the LPTOne Client here.

Detailed instructions follow: 

Click Run to run the installer from its current location.

Internet Explorer displays a Security warning box. Click Run. The system installs the LPTOne:Print Client and minimizes to the taskbar.

The Print Release Station and printers are located in the reference area.