OVERVIEW

Sarasota County Government is pleased to offer free
wireless Internet access to downtown Sarasota, using
appropriately equipped wireless devices. This network
supports 802.11b and 802.11g Wi-Fi devices for
Internet browsing.

OFFERINGS

This service offers a new way for citizens and visitors in
Sarasota to use their own equipment for mobile Internet services.

LIMITATIONS

• Security- This network is open to the public and can be
  viewed by others. It is recommended that you use personal
  firewall and anti-virus software while connected to an un-trusted
  network. Sarasota County Government, Unplugged or anyone
  associated with this service are not responsible for any loss
  incurred on this service. The safety of your data or equipment
  cannot be secured by Sarasota County Government, Unplugged
  or anyone associated with this service. . 
• Signal and Speed- The signal may vary from one location to
  another and the speed will vary based on the type of wireless
  equipment used. Large numbers of users can reduce the overall s
  peed of this network. 
• Service- This service may be discontinued or modified at any time
  and is subject to additional laws, rules and regulations.
• Support- This is a free service offered to individuals using their
  own equipment. County staff is not able to provide technical support
  for any private equipment. If you have questions about the service
  please send an e-mail to wireless@scgov.net.

REQUIREMENTS

• A wireless notebook computer, PDA, or other device with
  an 802.11b or 802.11g compliant card is needed to use the service.
  Cards or drivers not supporting these standards may or may not
  work properly.
• This service will automatically assign you an IP address, depending
  on the configuration of your device.

TIPS

• Make sure that your wireless card is enabled. 
• Unplugged is an unsecured system, so you must
  allow open access to use the service. 
• Make sure that you have the latest drivers for
  your wireless card. 
• Make sure that your wireless card supports
  802.11b or 802.11g standards. 
• If you have a static IP address for your wireless card,
  change the address to Dynamic.