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sindi keesan wrote:
>
> I need to know the library's (default gateway) IP number 
> so I can ping it.

The default gateway is a machine ON YOUR NETWORK that links 
to the outside world.  It is not an external destination.

> I tried to compile software to determine the IP numbers 
> of available networks 

First you need to figure out how to establish a connection
(set the parameters on your wireless card).

> who do are a few miles from here

I'm  pretty sure the range of a wireless card is less
than a mile.

> It is encouraging that the modules inserted 

The modules will insert even when the network parameters
are wrong.

> and I can detect one of three other networks in the area. 

Detecting is not connecting.

> Which parameters other than port_type, IP address (to ping 
> and use as gateway) and key?

Don't ask me.  I know nothing about your wireless card.
My wireless cards use a completely different protocol.

> > I suggest you experiment with setting up a wireless network
> > between two of your own computers.  That will give you a
> > clearer idea of what is involved.

> The other won't access websites online or pick up any signals 

I'm not talking about accessing websites.  I'm talking about
putting two computers side-by-side and creating a network
between them (using identical parameters for the wireless 
cards in both computers).

> Someone at the public library must know their IP number.

Stop worrying about the library IP number.  You need a
connection first.  Think of it this way:  you need a network
cable running from your computer to the library computer.
If the cable isn't there (or is faulty), the IP number is
useless.  First you need a sound cable (or wireless signal) 
that is correctly plugged into the two computers.  The 
wireless parameters are the plugs for the wireless signal.
 
> Do you have a public access point you could experiment on?

No.  Moreover, my two wireless cards use an old, slow protocol
that is not compatible with the current standard.

Cheers,
Steven