How to Use Your Laptop at Borders Book Stores

Many Borders bookstores offer free wireless Internet service as a courtesy to its customers. In order to use the store's Wi-Fi connection, you must have a wireless card installed on your computer. All Borders bookstores do not have Wi-Fi access. To locate a store that has Wi-Fi access, use the store locator tool on the Borders website or call 866-738-7014.

Things You'll Need

• Wireless card

Instructions

1. Check your laptop to ensure that you have a wireless card installed. To do this, click your Windows "Start" button. Select "Control Panel" and "Device Manager." Depending on your operating system, it may be necessary to click "Hardware and Sound" before you can access the Device Manager.

2. Look in the "Network Adapters" section of the device manager. If a wireless adapter is installed, it will be listed in this section.

3. Click the computer icon that is located in your system tray (near the time clock). Select "Connect" or "Manage Connection" (exact wording will vary by operating system). This will bring up a connection window with a list of available Wi-Fi networks.

4. Double-click the "Borders" wireless connection. If you are asked for a password, ask a Borders representative for the password.

5. Open the Internet browser of your choice. The first page you will see is the Borders terms of usage agreement. Read the terms of usage and indicate that you agree. You can then begin browsing the Internet.

References

• Borders: Customer Care
• New York University Information Technology Services: Which Wireless Card Do I Have?

Resources

• Borders: Store Locator