It is open to anyone who has a laptop with a wireless card and wireless software installed. PDA users will not be able to connect to this wireless network.

Question:
What is the SSID (service set identifier) for the Huntington Beach Council Chambers wireless network?
Answer:
The SSID is hbcityhall

Question:
What is the SSID (service set identifier) for the Huntington Beach Library wireless network?
Answer:
The library has two SSIDs: hblibrary, kids

Question:
Are there any security settings necessary to connect to the wireless network?

Answer:
No security settings are necessary to connect to the wireless network.

Question:
What are the types of wireless cards supported?
Answer:
Most cards running wireless protocol 802.11b and 802.11g (note: Super G is not supported.)

Question:
Will 802.11a be supported?
Answer:
There is currently no support for this wireless protocol.

Question:
What services will I be able to use on the Internet?
Answer:
The only services available are HTTP and HTTPS.

Question:
Is my computer secure while it is connected to the wireless network?
Answer:
There should be no presumption of security for the wireless network at city hall or at the library. This is dependent upon the security software on your laptop.