FAU Libraries How to Connect Laptops in the Library

Bring Your Laptop to the S.E. Wimberly Library

and

Connect to the FAU Network

using

our wireless connectivity

or

our active ethernet data ports

1. You must be an FAU student, faculty or staff and have an FAU Network Account.

2. Your laptop must have:

a. Wireless Network Adaptor for wireless access,
          or

b. Network Interface Card (NIC) and your own network cable for an ethernet connection.

3. You must configure your laptop for DHCP network addressing.

For technical assistance, see these IRM Web documents:

FAU Wireless Network

Setup Instructions for DHCP Laptop Clients

4. Access in the Library:

Wireless access is available on all floors of the Library.

 

Data access ports are located in the East and West Wings of the 1st Floor, along the North wall. Ports are also available in some study rooms. Ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk.

 

Please click here for a map designating wireless access locations.

 

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<NEW!>The S. E. Wimberly Library at Boca Raton has purchased 10 wireless laptop computers. These laptops are available at the Library Media Center (LY 215) for IN-LIBRARY USE ONLY. Please see the FAU Library Laptop Computer Loan Agreement .