SCLS Technology News

Outdoor Access Point Overview

The Meraki wireless migrations have been going very well.  50 libraries have Meraki equipment installed and the final 6 sites will be switched over as soon as possible.

Some libraries have asked for information about extending wireless coverage to outside the building.  The good news is that Meraki has outdoor access points that work with the same management system as the indoor access points.  McFarland's E.D. Locke Public Library has had an outdoor access point operational since December 2019.  McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids will be the next library to provide WiFi outside.

If you have interest in extending your WiFi coverage outside, please see the Outdoor Access Point Overview that has been posted on the SCLS website.

Social Distancing and PCs

As libraries are starting to provide curbside service and planning for the future, we have received a couple questions and inquires about patron and staff PCs.  More specifically about moving PCs to help with social distancing once allowed to open up again.  If your library has the space to move PCs we can help plan what to move and where, as well as making sure there is an internet connection. For libraries with limited space we can also make some recommendations too. 

For libraries that already have a plan about PCs that’s great!  Please submit a help desk ticket and let us know what you are moving just so we can keep our records up to date and accurate.

For more information and help please submit a help desk ticket or email Craig Ellefson, or Emily Waring.