The SpokaneHotZone is a high-speed broadband wireless network that is available for free public Internet access. The SpokaneHotZone is accessible by any computer, portable or handheld device that supports "Wi-Fi."

Users receive two hours free** Internet access per day through OneEighty Networks, the broadband provider for the SpokaneHotZone. By fourth quarter of 2004, OneEighty anticipates making additional hours available through the purchase of a day pass or via a monthly subscription service.

Wi-Fi, also known as Wireless Fidelity, uses the wireless protocol 802.11b which is the current industry standard.

**Access to City-specific sites, like City of Spokane, Downtown Spokane Partnership, Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Spokane Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau will be available at no charge to the user, regardless of time spent online.

The first phase of the project includes a 100-block area in the downtown core. The primary coverage area includes Division west to Cedar, and from Spokane Falls Blvd., south to the railroad viaduct.

Secondary coverage includes areas both north and south of the city core, including Riverfront Park.

Hardware Requirements:
A laptop computer or personal digital assistant (PDA) with a WiFi/802.11b wireless network adapter (the adapter is standard in most high-end laptops and available separately in most computer stores for approximately $50).
Software Requirements:
Any web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How to Log On:
Connecting to the Network
1. If you are running Windows XP on your laptop, it should automatically scan and recognize the local SpokaneHotZone network.
2. If you are using another operating system, you may need to perform a manual scan to find the SpokaneHotZone network. Depending on your card and the card’s manufacturer, you may need to run your Wi-Fi management utility to create a new SpokaneHotZone network location.
To connect to the SpokaneHotZone network , right-click the network connection icon located in the notification area of the task bar. Click ‘View Available Wireless Networks’. You should see the SpokaneHotZone network – ‘SpokaneHotZone’. A network key is NOT required, just click connect.

If you have configured your LAN card and you still are unable to connect to the network, you may contact the OneEighty Networks support line Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, at 509.688.2211 or spokanehotzone@go180.net.

The SpokaneHotZone is one of the City of Spokane’s economic development initiatives. The City is investing in a city-wide wireless network that will be dual purpose:

• Institutional domain for municipal operational and communication use
• Commercial domain for wireless access to anyone in the SpokaneHotZone

Free wireless Internet access has been demonstrated to encourage innovation and drive economic growth. Mobile users say access to email and the Internet enables them to be more productive. Commercial users say they can offer and deliver better services to their customers over a wireless network.

City of Spokane
OneEighty Networks
Vivato
Itronix
Downtown Spokane Partnership
Purcell Systems
WhiteRunkle
Bank of America
Doubletree City Center
Kiemle & Hagood
Washington Mutual Bank

E-mail info@spokanehotzone.com to provide feedback on the SpokaneHotZone.