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'Wi-Fi' Installed at Two Major County Buildings
Added Benefit: Citizens’ Computers Gain Free Access to Internet

Clark County has added wireless technology in two additional Clark County government facilities: the Government Center and the Regional Justice Center. Combined with existing availability at McCarran International Airport, these three premises now provide Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) technology for citizens, customers and employees.

“Clark County and our Las Vegas metropolitan communities are very tech-savvy, mobile, connected and collaborative," explained Rod Massey, chief information officer for Clark County. "Our employees increasingly rely on effective wireless communications to support our community, and for minimal cost, we were able to provide public Wi-Fi access in key areas.”

Those areas of wireless access within the Clark County Government Center include everywhere on the first floor, including the cafeteria and Commission Chambers, as well as the second, fourth and sixth floors.

"Wi-Fi and its associated benefits facilitate government’s evolving role in interagency collaboration and efficient service delivery to the community," County Manager Thom Reilly said.

At the Regional Justice Center, located at 200 Lewis Avenue, the wireless zones on the lower level include arraignment rooms A and B, and the Grand Jury Hearing Room; Courtrooms A and B on the first floor; the District Court Hearing Room on the fifth floor; and Courtrooms A through D on floors seven, eight, and 11 through 16. Individual judges will determine if the use of personal computers inside the courtroom is allowed.

“The addition of wireless capabilities in the Regional Justice Center is a critical step forward in our move to the virtual court,” said Chuck Short, court executive officer. 

Wireless-enabled devices such as laptop computers in a Wi-Fi zone automatically sense the signal when the computer is turned on. When the wireless signal is detected, users must then designate and accept the “clarkguest” signal so they may then log onto the Internet and send e-mail and so forth.

Clark County is working closely with the city of Las Vegas and other community partners to identify future opportunities for use of this growing technology so that the public and the employees may stay “connected.”

“As our community moves forward with wireless, it’s important we ensure all our efforts are coordinated and interoperable,” Massey said.

Wi-Fi Access Instructions

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