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Christchurch City Libraries
work PO Box 1466,
Christchurch Mail Centre,
Christchurch 8140,
New Zealand.
workp: +64-3-941-7923
faxf: +64-3-941-7075
urlw: christchurchcitylibraries.com

LaptopFree WiFi at Christchurch CityLibraries

Christchurch City Libraries now offer free public wireless access.

See our WiFi Frequently Asked Questions and Christchurch City Libraries' Public WiFi Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy.

To access the service, you need a wireless-enabled laptop, PDA or phone (WiFi, 802.11b/g or WLAN). If you use a WLAN in your office or home, your existing hardware will enable you to access the service. Most new laptops and PDAs are now manufactured with internal WiFi facilities.

Where can you get WiFi?

Central wifi status
South wifi status
Upper Riccarton wifi status
New Brighton wifi status

How do you connect?

  • Switch on your laptop
  • Check the wireless network on your laptop is enabled
  • Your laptop should detect the Christchurch City Libraries wireless network
  • Open your web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)
  • You should be automatically directed to our Wi-Fi welcome page
  • You need to accept our terms and conditions before you proceed with using this service

If your wireless connection is enabled but you have trouble connecting / viewing websites

  • Check that no Proxy is set in the web browser (e.g. in Internet Explorer: Tools, Internet Options, Connections, LAN settings)
  • You do NOT have a fixed IP address i.e. DHCP enabled (network connections, properties)

Help policy

Christchurch City Libraries will only provide limited advice on how to connect to the WiFi service. Any configuration changes needing to be made to your equipment to enable you to use the service are your responsibility and are made at your own risk.

In using this service, you need to be aware that:

  • You are responsible for the security of your computer
  • Access to certain sites may be limited by our public internet filter
  • The service only permits access to web-based email, not POP or SMTP email clients
  • There is a file size upload limit of 5MB per file or email (including attachments
  • There is a file size download limit of 50MB per file or email (including attachments)
  • There is also a total traffic limit of 100MB per user within any 24 hour period
  • Any inappropriate use which contravenes the CCL Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy may result in you being excluded from further use
  • You connect to the WiFi network at your own risk
  • Speed of service may be impacted by the number of users connected
  • WiFi service is available during library hours only