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Free Wireless Internet Access for SYC Members

SYC has set up a free wireless internet service for Members.  The service signal is in operation and should function well in and around the clubhouse, the Ken King Centre and on some areas of the marina close to the Ken King Centre.

If you have any issues please let us know and we will get our service provider to look into it. Similarly if the service works well for you let us know your feedback. 


Accessing the Service

Required Computer Hardware
All the computer hardware you need to access the service is a wireless (WiFi, 802.11b or wLAN) enabled laptop, PDA or phone. If you use a wLAN in your office or home, your existing hardware will enable you to access the service. Most new laptops and PDA's are now manufactured with internal WiFi cards/chips. If your device is not already wireless enabled, you can simply insert an external WiFi network card into this device (see diagram below) – these external wireless networking can be purchased for under $100 from all major computer outlets.

If you do not have a wireless card, one can be purchased from any computer retailer/vendor.



Log-in Process
  1. Switch on your WiFi-enabled device – you need either in-built wireless compatibility, or just insert an external wireless networking card into your device
  2. If your notebook is operating Windows XP or MAC OS, you should be automatically prompted to connect to the SYC-Hotspot – skip to step 4. If not, follow step 3 below
  3. Use the management software that operates your WiFi card/chip to configure your device to connect to the SYC-HotSpot network.
    1. Open this software by clicking on the relevant icon that appears in your Toolbar/system tray (usually at the bottom right of your screen)
    2. Set the Network Name / SSID to “SYC-HotSpot”
    3. Ensure that WEP/data encryption is switched off.
    4. Click ‘OK’ to confirm these settings 
  4. Open your web browser and open any valid web page. Within 20 seconds you will be automatically connected to the Login Screen. Follow the onscreen login process. You will need to enter your membership number as the username and your surname as the password.
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