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Wireless

Students, faculty, staff and guests can connect to TCC’s wireless network for free.

The library and media services area offers a wireless network, allowing laptop computers to connect to the Internet
If you own an older laptop with a PC card slot, you may need a wireless LAN card to connect to the Internet
The library has ten wireless LAN cards available for student checkout
The wireless hub located in the library uses standard 802.11b Ethernet Digital Sequenced Spread Sprectrum (DSSS)

The College’s other hot spots are located inthe Opgaard Student Center, Building 11; the Computer Center, Building 17; the Classroom/Administration Building, Building 27; and the Information Technology Building, Building 28. Large posters are positioned at each hot spot, informing people that they are in a wireless Internet zone.

Personal Laptops

You are free to use your own laptop in the library with or without Internet access
Your computer will find the wireless signal and guide you through the connection process (Most new laptops have Wi-Fi built in. For older computers, adding a Wi-Fi card is simple and inexpensive--cards are available for as little as $50)
Student carrels in the library with access to electrical outlets are designated for laptop users
Please DO NOT plug your laptop into any outlet that will cause your cable to cross aisleways or otherwise impede traffic
Never leave your laptop unattended in the library

Library Laptops

The library has fourteen laptop computers that may be checked out for use within the library
Each computer is loaded with Internet Explorer for Internet access and Microsoft Office for document production

Checkout Policy

Borrowers:	Laptops and wireless LAN cards can only be borrowed by current TCC students, faculty and staff Students must have a valid form of photo identification The student's identification card will be held at the circulation desk until the laptop and/or LAN card is returned Borrower's must complete a liability form each time a laptop or wireless LAN card is borrowed
Availability:	Laptops and wireless LAN cards can be checked out from the library's circulation desk Laptops and wireless LAN cards are only for use in the learning resource center (the library and labs in building 7) The checkout period for equipment is two hours Renewals are allowed if there are no holds Laptops and wireless LAN cards can be reserved by calling 253.566.6087
Liability:	The person who checks out the equipment is solely responsible for its condition at the time of return

^{Last updated October 11, 2007}