What is WiFi?

• Wireless internet service.

Why does CPPL have WiFi?

• Added service for our patrons. 

How does someone use the WiFi service?  

• They walk in and their device (laptop or PDA) finds the network, then they click on their web browser, and accept the Electronic Resources Use Policy by clicking/tapping the Continue to the Internet button.

Where?

• Access the Wi-Fi network between 8 AM and 10 PM daily.
• Wi-Fi is available at all library buildings with upgraded and improved parking lot Wi-Fi-boosted signals at the Central Library, the Epps Memorial Library, the Moss Bluff Library, and the Sulphur Regional Library. 

Info regarding Email via the CPPL Wi-Fi 

• We've shut down SMTP in order to protect our infrastructure and our customers from a SPAM engine being brought in.
• If you have ANY software on your computer (other than a web browser) to read email, you are using an email client, and you WILL NOT be able to send email via the CPPL Wi-Fi.
  You will be able to read and receive it. You can also write an email and put it in a DRAFT folder to send later.
• If you are ONLY in a browser, your email should work.

Can't find CPPL's Wi-Fi access service on your computer?

• We do suggest the tried and true step - reboot. 

• You'll need a notebook/laptop computer or other wireless devices with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless networking.
• Connect to the CPPL network.
• Read the Electronic Resources Policy. Spanish version
• Click the Continue to the Internet button located near the bottom of the splash page.
• If your notebook/laptop computer or other device does not include wireless networking, you may be able to purchase a variety of external notebook/laptop PC cards and USB devices.
• The manufacturer or supplier of your equipment or local technology merchants can help you find the right product for your notebook/laptop computer or other devices.
• If using IE 7.0, you may have to initially install the CA certificate.
  • Click open website (not recommended), then click install CA certificate option located on the top left-hand corner of the screen underneath the wireless login area.
  • This is a one-time installation.

• We've tried to make wireless access as available as possible in our branches, but you may encounter some "dead" spots in a library where wireless reception may be limited.
• If you have trouble accessing the Internet or staying online, please move to a different location within the branch. 
• The wireless internet access we offer is filtered.
• By choosing to use this free service, you agree to abide by the Calcasieu Parish Public Library's Electronic Resource Use Policy.
  • Electronic Resource Use Policy - Spanish version
  • This policy states the limitations of internet access and your responsibilities for using that access.
• The Calcasieu Parish Public Library's wireless network is not secure.
• Information sent to and from your notebook/laptop computer or other wireless devices may be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and the appropriate software.
• Library staff is not able to provide technical assistance and no guarantee can be made that you will be able to make a wireless connection.
• The Calcasieu Parish Public Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment or for notebook/laptop computer or other wireless device configurations, security, or data files resulting from connection to the Library's wireless access.

Print documents or photos on any internet-connected computer or device.

Basic step-by-step instructions are listed below. View the Helpful Guides and Instructions section for additional info. 

Options for sending a print job within a library branch: 

• Download the ePRINTit App on your tablet or mobile device.
• Access the ePRINTit website using branch-specific links.
  • These can be found underneath the Branch Website Links tab below. 
• Email the document (s) to the specific email addresses.
  • These can be found underneath the Email Addresses tab below. 

Helpful Guides and Instructions

• How to Print using ePRINTit
• Printing with mobile apps

Download the ePRINTit app on your mobile device. 

• Within the app, choose from several options to print. (Options may require authorization to access your files.)
• Once files are chosen, choose TBS as your provider to print. Then choose your library.
• NOTE: Your information and preferences can be saved in the ePRINTit App for future print jobs. 
• View these app instructions.

Available apps

 or   

Access the ePRINTit website using the branch-specific links below.

• Choose a specific library link below.
• Upload/select document (s), and select either B&W or Color.
• Create a username, which can be the library card number or another one (like first or last name).
• Submit print job.
  
  

Choose the appropriate branch-specific website.

• Carnegie Memorial Branch: https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/carnegie
• Central Branch: https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/CalcPPL
• DeQuincy Branch: https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/DeQuincy
• Epps Express Branch: https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/epps
• Genealogy Branch: https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/genealogy
• Hayes Branch: https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/hayes
• Iowa Satellite Branch: https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/iowa
• Moss Bluff Branch: https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/MossBluff
• Starks Branch: https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/starks
• Sulphur Regional Branch: https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/sulphur
• Vinton Express Branch: https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/Vinton
• Westlake Branch: https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/westlake

• Website
  • Login to your SmartAlec account from your device.
  • Upload documents from anywhere, not just at the library.
  • Print today, or items will be ready for you to print when you visit the library.
  • Upload documents from your computer using the "Choose File" button.  
    • Compatible formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, CSV, TXT, HTML, RTF, JPG, PNG, and BMP.

FIRST TIME USERS

• On the SmartALEC welcome screen, click First Time User.
• Enter a valid email or phone.
  • If email or phone number is entered incorrectly, the message, "You must enter email address or phone number" will display.
• Enter your library card and pin, otherwise, the system will generate one for you to use.
• Click Submit.
• Check your email for a confirmation message.
  • The ID and Pin will be sent to you either via email or text.
• Make note of the ID and Pin. You can log in with this ID and Pin.
• If incorrect information is entered, the message, "invalid login attempt" will display.
• After a successful login, the account info screen will display. 

REGISTERED USERS

• On the SmartALEC welcome screen, enter library card and pin.
• After a successful login, the Account Info screen will display.

• From the Account Info screen, click Browse.
• Navigate to and double-click the desired document.
• Return to the Account Info screen.
• Click Upload.
• "File uploaded successfully" confirmation message will display.
• The file is added to the list.
• Click Preview to review document.
• Click Delete to remove the document from the list.
• Got to a Print Release Station to release and print the document.

Here's a handy how-to guide with the above information.

 Click/tap on appropriate app store image.