eReader Support

It is uncertain how many new and which eReaders.  After  a lengthy discussion of the support we can and should provide for these devices the consensus is that we will help with WiFi connectivity for the majority of the popular devices and recommend that email be browser-based; we will do a best effort on other devices.  Although it won’t be feasible to purchase one of each kind of reader, if we find we need to actually work with a popular model, we will order one.  A web page will be created with instructions, similar to the one for Smartphones.  Users will be directed to their user manual for other eReader operations.

Connecting to the Canisius wireless network with e-Readers

• Kindle with WiFi:  The Kindle should find the Canisius Guest network.  Click on it to Connect.  If the user has a guest account, s/he can simply login.  If not, s/he should click on the "Create an Account" button to set one up and then login.  (NOTE:  the password should not contain a special character)

• Kindle without WiFi:  users will be unable to connect 

• NookColor is based on the Android operating system.  On power-up, the Nook found all three broadcast wireless networks (CanisiusWireless, CanisiusResnet and CanisiusGuest)  To connect to Canisius Wireless, simply enter Canisius credentials at the prompt.  Re-authorization for subsequent sessions appears to not be necessary. Nook Tablet behaves the same.

• Nook:  If we’re lucky it will be the same as above; no device available for testing 

• Pandigital Novel is also based on the Android operating system.  On power-up, the Nook found all three broadcast wireless networks (CanisiusWireless, CanisiusResnet and CanisiusGuest)  To connect to CanisiusWireless, an identity must be set up as well as authenticating with the Canisius credentials.  User can choose a username and password for the identity.  Re-authorization for subsequent sessions appears to be necessary for this one. 

• Sony e-Reader: No device available for testing