Wi-Fi

The Sacramento Public Library offers Wi-Fi Internet access at all of its library locations.

Laptop computers usually come with the wireless capability. Wi-Fi hotspots are locations which allow users to connect to the Internet wirelessly.

Anyone with a laptop computer or other mobile device equipped and configured for 802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access.

Connection speeds may vary due to different levels of use at different times of the day and proximity to wireless access points.

There is no charge to connect to wireless access at the library.

A direct, high-speed connection to the Internet.

At any time, 24/7.

You must have a wireless enabled device, such as a laptop or a mobile device. This device must have wireless networking capabilities (per specifications 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g) either through its network adapter card or built into the device. Many laptops now come with the wireless capability. The majority of commercially available network cards are set up to conform to the 802.11 standards.

When you open your Web browser, in most cases your laptop computer will automatically detect the connection. If your device does not immediately connect, we suggest you try the following settings:

SSID or NETWORK NAME: Any
WEP: Disabled
IP or NETWORK SETTINGS: DHCP enabled -or- obtain IP address automatically
DNS: Obtain DNS automatically
GATEWAY: Your card should detect it automatically
NETWORK MODE: Infrastructure -or- Access point

Library staff cannot provide technical assistance or help you configure your laptop. Please consult your user's manual or call the manufacturer. 

Yes, at all Sacramento Public Library locations. Return to this page while on the Wi-Fi and follow the instructions below.

 

PRINTING USING WI-FI

1. Connect to Sacramento Public Library Wi-Fi with your notebook computer and accept our internet usage policy.
2. Click the below link (PC or Mac) to download the wireless printing application and select Run to start the installation.*

Choose an option below to start your download:

Windows  Select LocationArcadeArden-DimickBelle CooledgeCarmichaelCentralColonial HeightsCourtlandDel Paso HeightsElk GroveFair OaksFranklinGaltIsletonMartin Luther King, Jr.Ella K. McClatchyMcKinleyNorth Highlands-AntelopeNorth NatomasNorth Sacramento-HagginwoodOrangevaleRancho CordovaRio LindaRobbie Waters-Pocket GreenhavenSouth NatomasSouthgateSylvan OaksValley Hi-North LagunaWalnut Grove

Mac  Select LocationArcadeArden-DimickCarmichaelCentralColonial HeightsBelle CooledgeCourtlandDel Paso Heights Elk GroveFair OaksFranklinGaltIsletonMartin Luther King, Jr.Ella K. McClatchyMcKinleyNorth Highlands-AntelopeNorth NatomasNorth Sacramento-HagginwoodOrangevaleRancho CordovaRio LindaRobbie Waters-Pocket GreenhavenSouth NatomasSouthgateSylvan OaksValley Hi-North LagunaWalnut Grove
 

*Please Note: If printing from Windows you must be logged on to your notebook with administrator privileges.

 

1. The application will download and install in the background. Once complete, there will be a minimized window on the taskbar. Click it and the program window appears. If the application is stopped or the computer is shut down the application will have to be reinstalled.
2. When you print your document, select the Library Printer.
3. After a few moments, a Print ID information window will appear. Create a Print ID and click OK. You will only be prompted for a Print ID the first time you print. Subsequent print jobs will use the same Print ID.
4. The next screen will show how much your print job will cost. Click on OK and walk to the Print Management computer to release your print job. Each page costs 15 cents to print.

Wherever the power cord does not provide a trip hazard or otherwise block access for library patrons or staff.

Please access Internet applications with sound (e.g., Internet radio, movie previews) using your headphones.

Wi-Fi access at all Sacramento Public Library locations is filtered.