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ESRI International User Conference 2009
Windows 2000/XP
Wireless Network
Access Information
While we worked diligently with the San Diego Convention Center
(SDCC) to provide the best wireless LAN coverage possible, you
must be aware of several important points regarding the use of the
network:
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The name (SSID) of public wireless network we provide
to all attendees is SDCCESRI (UPPERCASE). Please adjust
network settings on your device if needed.
•
For technical and security reasons we decided not to extend
the coverage outside the SDCC and Marriott Hotel buildings.
Therefore you will not be able to access the network if you step
outside the convention center or Marriott Hotel.
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We are aware that some more remote areas of theConvention Center may suffer from signal attenuation. If you
experience weak signal strength simply move to a different area
and try connecting again.
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The network is optimized for the use by a finite number ofusers per single wireless access point. Therefore if more than 50
users attempt to access the network in the same area, the
performance may start to degrade. Simply move 15 or 20 feet in
order to take advantage of another access point.
If you experience problems connecting to the network, you
may want to refer to the series of self-help steps described on the
subsequent pages.
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Configuring Windows XP network setting
for work with SDCC wireless LAN.
1. When you plug the card
into the PCMCIA slot,
Windows should recognize
it and find all available
networks. Click on
notification to connect to
the SDCC network.
2. SDCC wireless network
named sdccesri should
appear on the list of
available networks. Select
it and click Connect. You
should be able to use the
network now.
3. If the above fails, open
your network properties
and select The Wireless
Network Connection
Properties dialog. Choose
Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)and click on
Properties.
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4. Make sure your (IP)
address and (DNS) address
are set to automatic. Click
OK to go back to the
previous screen.
5. At the top of the dialog
window click the Wireless
Networks tab. In a list of
available networks. Choose
sdccesri. Click Configure
to set additional
properties.
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6. Make sure that the
network name is indeed
sdccesri, the WEP setting
is not selected, and that
the ad hoc setting at the
bottom of the page is not
selected. You should be
able to access the SDCC
wireless network now.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Read Carefully Before Accessing and Using the Publicly Available Wireless Network Wireless Access and Use Agreement
Again this year, ESRI and the San Diego Convention Center are pleased to make available to ESRI User Conference 2009 attendees the access and use of a 802.11 publicly available wireless network for your wireless devices. It is exciting new technology that we hope will enhance your UC2009 experience, but access and use of this unsecured 802.11 publicly available wireless networks carries inherent, potential security and privacy risks to your information that you should be aware of. You agree that your use of the publicly available wireless network is completely voluntary on your part, and you agree that your access and use of the publicly available wireless network manifests your assent to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Grant of Rights: ESRI and the San Diego Convention Center grant you the right to access and use the publicly available wireless network for your legitimate personal, business, and UC-related matters. You shall not access and use the publicly available wireless network to engage in any malicious conduct, including, but not limited to uses that are unlawful, infringing, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, harassing, or otherwise malicious in nature.
Disclaimer of Warranty: The service and informational text has been provided in good faith and you accept any risks inherent with access and use of an unsecured publicly available wireless network. Every step described in the informational text has been tested, but due to the many factors that can vary, the software cannot be guaranteed to work on all systems and with all versions of Microsoft Windows. You are responsible for backing-up your critical data before accessing and using the publicly available wireless network.
USE OF THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORK AND INFORMATIONAL TEXT ARE PROVIDED "AS-IS." ESRI AND THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ESRI AND THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORK WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS, OR THAT YOUR USE OF THE SAME WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE, OR THAT ALL
NONCONFORMITIES CAN OR WILL BE CORRECTED.
YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE INTERNET (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WEB) IS A NETWORK OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC NETWORKS, AND THAT (1) YOU HAVE VOLUNTARILY AGREED TO ACCESS AND USE THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORK (2) THE INTERNET AND PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORKS ARE NOT SECURE INFRASTRUCTURES, (3) ESRI NOR THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE INTERNET, AND (4) THAT ESRI AND THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THE DISCONTINUANCE OF OPERATION OF ANY PORTION OF THE INTERNET OR THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORK.
Limitation of Liability: ESRI and the San Diego Convention Center assume no responsibility for any damage or loss to the security of your information sent via the publicly available wireless network.
IN NO EVENT WILL ESRI OR THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY HEREUNDER, FROM ALL CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE,
MISAPPROPRIATION OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, ETC.), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTY,
MISREPRESENTATION, OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID TO ESRI OR THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER BY YOU FOR ACCESS AND USE OF THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORK PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ESRI OR THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOST PROFITS; LOST SALES OR BUSINESS EXPENDITURES; INVESTMENTS; OR COMMITMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY BUSINESS, LOSS OF ANY GOODWILL, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ACCESS AND USE OF THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WIRELESS NETWORK, HOWEVER CAUSED, ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ESRI OR THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.
Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to conflicts of laws principles.
Use of specific hardware does not necessarily suggest endorsement. Company names or products, trademarks, service marks, and copyrights are the property of the respective owners.
