Sutter Delta Medical Center proudly announces free guest Internet access.

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How do I connect to the free network at Sutter Delta?

Check to make sure your wireless software and card are properly installed, turned on your computer. Set your wireless card to connect to SHGuestNet or simply right click on your "Wireless Found Alert" connect by left clicking on the SHGuestNet.

  • Set you SSID to SHGuestNet. (Note: Wireless software terms for SSID may vary. ESSID network name, wireless network name and network identifier, are all terms for SSID). Refer to your wireless Internet card instructions for details and make sure you software is running when you attempt to set you SSID. In many cases, setting the SSID to any or any will also work and will permit connection to any available wireless network. (Some find this a very practical SSID setting, since they don't have to set a different SSID for each wireless network they use.)

  • Make sure that WEP Encryption (wireless encryption protocol) is DISABLED (or OFF).

  • Check that the connection is configured for INFRASTRUCTURE mode. (Ad-Hoc mode will not work.)

  • If you made any changes in steps 2 through 4 above, RESTART (or REBOOT) your computer and web browser.


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    Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Sutter Delta's Free Internet Access?
  • Is there an access fee?
  • Is the network secure?
  • What tools do I need?
  • Can I connect using a Mac?
  • Where can I buy a wirelss card?


    • What is Sutter Delta's Free Internet Access?
    Sutter Delta Medical Center's Internet access allows our patients and /or their guest to use their own personal computer or their PDA'sto send and receive Internet data via a wireless network free of charge. Many of our hospitals have installed 802.11b Wireless Standard network with an "access point" you can use.
    NOTE: If your computer is wireless enabled, you can connect to the Internet wireless while you're at Sutter delta.
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    Is there an access fee?
    No. SDMC is providing this service free of charge to our patients and visitors. However, our patients and visitors must have their own equipment, wireless card and software.
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    Is the network secure?
    SDMC Internet Access is as secure as any open public access network like public telephones and dial-up Internet accounts. It's always a good idea to make sure you are on a SSL-encrypted web page prior to sending or receiving confidential data.
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    What tools do I need?
    You must have your own laptop or notebook computer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA) equipped with a standard Internet browser and a Internet compliant (802.11b) wireless Ethernet card. In most cases, the card will be installed in the PCMCIA slot on the side of the computer and will be loaded with preloaded software. Note: Some newer laptops have built-in Wireless capability, in which case the operating system alerts the user to the presence of an available wireless network when its browser is on.
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    I have a Mac instead of a Windows-based machine. Can I still use the service?
    Yes! All you need is an airport card or a 802.11b compatible wireless card and the appropriate software installed.
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    Where can I buy a wirelss card?
    Broadband/Wi-fi 802.11b wireless network cards are available from most major electronic retailers in-store or on-line. Be sure to load the software for your wireless card before you install the wireless card!
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