The
Michigan House of Representatives
 Public
Wireless Internet Access - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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| What
does the “Guest Wireless Access Acceptable Use Policy” contain? |
| You can review the
Guest Wireless Access Acceptable Use Policy by clicking
here. |
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| How
do I set up my PC to work with the House WiFi network? |
| Most devices with
wireless network capability should detect and enable your access automatically
(provided that the wireless networking function is enabled.) However,
while most computer wireless network configurations are similar at a
basic level, the endless possibilities that comprise the individual settings
for your home, school or work environments, make offering specific connection
directions difficult. |
| If you would like
to see the steps involved in making a generic Windows XP wireless network
connection, click here. |
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| Do
I need a special WiFi login name or password? |
| No. Once you accept
the terms of the Guest Wireless Access
Acceptable Use Policy, you’ll be connected to the Internet. |
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| I
see more than one wireless network available. Which one is the House
WiFi network? |
| Select the wireless
network named “HPUBNET” (House PUBlic NETwork.) |
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| Will
the information on my laptop be safe from “eavesdropping” and
hackers? |
| It is your responsibility
to protect any "sensitive" information you may send or receive
through our system. |
| Think of the wireless
system as being similar to a "party line" where someone could "listen
in" on the conversation. We run the wireless network in what is
referred to as "Open Mode". We do not use any encryption between
the wireless Access Point and your wireless device. Anyone using "wireless
packet sniffing" software may be able to "see" what you
are viewing or sending. |
| The
security of your laptop is your responsibility. The
House of Representatives does not provide firewall, spyware or virus
protection software to the public. |
| We
recommend that you install the latest updates to your virus and spyware
detection applications. We also strongly suggest that you apply the most
recent security patches that are released from various software vendors. (Windows
Updates is
a great resource if you are using a Microsoft Windows operating system). |
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| How
do I know if my laptop is compatible with your network? |
| As
long as your laptop has a wireless network card that is 802.11b or 802.11g
compatible, you'll be able to access the public network. If your laptop
came with built-in wireless capabilities, it’s very likely that
it is already compatible with the network. |
| NOTE: Even
though you may have a 802.11g wireless card in your laptop you will only
get 802.11b connectivity on the House public WiFi network. You may also
experience an even slower connection if there are several computers using
the network in a relatively small area, basically sharing a single access
point. |
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| I
don't have a laptop! Does the House provide loaner laptops? |
| No. |
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| How
much do you charge to use your network? |
| The House WiFi hotspot
access is free. |
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| How
long will my computer stay connected to your network? |
| We do NOT "register" your
wireless access device in our system. You will however, be prompted to accept the Guest Wireless
Access Acceptable Use Policy. The duration of Guest access is limited
only by wireless network location availability. |
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| I'm
in Michigan on vacation from another state. Can I still use the House
wireless network? |
| Yes. We do not check
for state residency. |
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| Will
I be able to print a document while I'm connected to the House network
from my laptop? |
| We do not have any
printing services connected to the House public wireless network system. |
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| Will
my Instant messaging (AOL, MSN, etc.) work? |
| No. Only basic Internet
access service is provided. |
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| Ever
since I used the House WiFi network, my computer can't connect to the
Internet anymore when I'm at the office or at home, why? |
| Check
your wireless network settings. Guests frequently forget to change their
network settings back to their original values when they’ve finished
using the House WiFi network. |
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