*** Please note that before you can use the public network connections in the library you must register your computer.
In the Library, there are two ways that students can connect a laptop to the network:
Wireless Connections
The library has wireless connectivity throughout the public areas of the library. If you have a wireless card in your computer you should be able to use it in the library.
In addition to wireless connectivity the library has provided a number of active public networked connection for use by Stout Students and Staff. These are Ethernet connections. They are NOT telephone lines and cannot be used with modems or telephones. Additional information regarding the location of these ports is provided below.
Public Ethernet Connections
The location of the public Ethernet connections are identified by a sign reading PUBLIC ETHERNET CONNECTIONS. The active Ethernet connections are identified by an orange label "ACTIVE LAPTOP PLUG IN" and are at the following locations:
| Location | Room Number | Floor | Station Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Group study room | SLC-113 | 1st floor | 118-D TR |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Group study room | SLC-111A | 1st floor | 120-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Group study room | SLC-111A | 1st floor | 120-B TR |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Group study room | SLC-119 | 1st floor | 130-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Group study room | SLC-118 | 1st floor | 146-D TR |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Group study room | SLC-117 | 1st floor | 147-D TR |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Lobby | SLC-100 | 1st floor | 602-B BM |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Group study room | SLC-111A | 1st floor | 615-D TR |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Circ for testing | SLC-123A | 1st floor | 628-D TR |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Reference | SLC-102 | 1st floor | 642-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Reference | SLC-102 | 1st floor | 642-B TR |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Reference | SLC-102 | 1st floor | 643-B TR |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Reference | SLC-102 | 1st floor | 644-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Reference | SLC-102 | 1st floor | 646-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Reference | SLC-102 | 1st floor | 648-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 1st floor - Reference | SLC-102 | 1st floor | 649-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 2nd floor - conference room | SLC-217 | 2nd floor | 272-D _L |
| Laptop Station - 2nd floor - Lobby | SLC-209 | 2nd floor | 279-D TR |
| Laptop Station - 2nd floor - Lobby | SLC-209 | 2nd floor | 280-D TR |
| Laptop Station - 2nd floor | SLC-209 | 2nd floor | 701-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 2nd floor | SLC-209 | 2nd floor | 702-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 2nd floor | SLC-209 | 2nd floor | 712-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 2nd floor | SLC-209 | 2nd floor | 712-B TR |
| Laptop Station - 3rd floor | SLC-303 | 3rd floor | 376-D |
| Laptop Station - 3rd floor | SLC-304 | 3rd floor | 380-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 3rd floor | SLC-304 | 3rd floor | 381-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 3rd floor | SLC-304 | 3rd floor | 386-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 3rd floor | SLC-304 | 3rd floor | 386-B TR |
| Laptop Station - 4th floor | SLC-420 | 4th floor | 427-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 4th floor - Group study room | SLC-402 | 4th floor | 470-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 4th floor - Group study room | SLC-403 | 4th floor | 441-D TR |
| Laptop Station - 4th floor | SLC-404 | 4th floor | 445-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 4th floor | SLC-404 | 4th floor | 446-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 4th floor | SLC-404 | 4th floor | 446-C BL |
| Laptop Station - 4th floor | SLC-404 | 4th floor | 452-C BL |
| Laptop Station - 4th floor | SLC-420 | 4th floor | 475-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 5th floor | SLC-520 | 5th floor | 561-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 5th floor | SLC-520 | 5th floor | 572-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 5th floor | SLC-504 | 5th floor | 580-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 5th floor | SLC-504 | 5th floor | 580-B TR |
| Laptop Station - 5th floor | SLC-504 | 5th floor | 582-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 5th floor | SLC-504 | 5th floor | 584-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 5th floor | SLC-504 | 5th floor | 585-A TL |
| Laptop Station - 5th floor | SLC-504 | 5th floor | 587-A TL |
Assistance: You can contact the Access to Learning, Circulation or Reference Desks located on the first floor of the University Library if you need assistance in locating library connections or encounter problems using the connection.
Please do not leave your computer unattended.
Last Updated: 06/13/2008 and Last Revised: 10/20/06
Contact Betty McIntyre for more information or help on this topic.