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MiFis in the Library

MiFis in the Library. Jeff Luzius Fairchild Research Information Center. Agenda. Air University overview The need for unrestricted access MiFis Cradlepoint Jetpack Patrons & Staff usage Questions. Internet Acess. .mil DREN Outreach Personal accounts & daily passwords

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MiFis in the Library

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  1. MiFisin the Library Jeff Luzius Fairchild Research Information Center

  2. Agenda • Air University overview • The need for unrestricted access • MiFis • Cradlepoint • Jetpack • Patrons & Staff usage • Questions

  3. Internet Acess • .mil • DREN • Outreach • Personal accounts & daily passwords • DREN & Outreach canceled November 2013

  4. MiFi • MiFi stands for "My Wi-Fi". MiFis are wireless routers that act as mobile Wi-Fi hotspots. • MiFis provide internet access for up to ten devices. They work at a distance up to 30ft.

  5. MiFi

  6. MiFi

  7. MiFis • $60 a month • 20 simultaneous users • $38 a month • 10 simultaneous users • 15 hours of battery life

  8. MiFi • Patrons • BYOD (laptop, tablet, phone) • Access Internet without an account or CAC • Students • Dependents & retirees • Visitors

  9. MiFi • Staff • ILS patches • ILL software • Binder software • Unfiltered Internet • OPAC terminals

  10. MiFi • Pros • No accounts & passwords • Anybody can use them • No filters • Cons • We have to pay the monthly bill • Reception & speed

  11. Questions?

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