Wi-Fi Hotspots
Brought to you by the
Cullman County Public Library System
Wi-Fi Internet Hotspots are available at the Cullman, Fairview and Hanceville public libraries 24 hours per day, seven days per week. All you need to access high-speed Internet is a wireless compatible laptop or PDA device, or a wireless card attached to your laptop computer. There is no charge to access the service.
The service brought to you by the Cullman County Commission, the Cities of Cullman and Hanceville, the Town of Fairview, and the Public Library Boards of Cullman County and the City of Hanceville.
Frequently Asked Questions About Radio Free Cullman County
What do I need to connect to a wireless hotspot in the library?
You need a laptop or other device that conforms to standard 802.11b, commonly
known as Wi-Fi. New laptops may come already wireless capable. Older laptops
with a PCMCIA slot or USB port can be adapted with an external network interface
card (NIC) for about $80 or less. Check with your local retailer or computer
store for technical details and configuration.
Is it difficult to connect to a wireless hotspot?
Not usually. Most laptops come automatically configured to pick up the wireless
signal. Use the wireless card's software to configure your laptop to connect
to the wireless hotspot. TCP/IP protocol should be set to "Obtain an
IP address automatically". If you can connect, you will notice a signal
from "Radio Free Cullman." Connection quality will vary according
to demand on the system, and your laptop.
Is technical support available from the library staff?
No. Technical support from the library staff is not available. You must be
familiar with your device and know how to set it up for wireless access.
When can I use the wireless access?
Wireless access is available to patrons 24/7 from inside the Library and in
certain areas surrounding the buildings.
Is there a charge for using the wireless access?
There is no charge to use library computers, either cabled or wireless. Prints
from the cabled computers cost $.10 each.
Can I connect to the printers and other software via the wireless network?
The wireless hotspots enable patrons to use our Internet connection with their
own laptop. Software and printers are not available via the wireless connection.
If you need to print, copy to a disk or CD and print from one of our cabled
computers during business hours.