6 Methods for setting up or changing IP-address recognition access to FirstSearch
After gathering the needed information, you choose the method to set up or change IP-address recognition access to FirstSearch. For advice about gathering the needed information, see Information needed to set up IP-address recognition access to FirstSearch.
Two methods
Two methods are available for setting up or changing IP-address recognition access:
- The FirstSearch administrative module
- The IP-Address Recognition Request form on the OCLC web site.
If you set up IP-address recognition access using the web form, your setup information is also available in the administrative module of your default authorization for IP-address recognition.
Comparison of the methods
The following table compares the two methods:
| Question | Administrative module answer | Web form answer |
|---|---|---|
| When does the information entered take effect in FirstSearch? | Immediately after it is saved | Within 48 hours (Monday-Friday) after it is submitted |
| Do OCLC staff review the information entered before it takes effect? | No | Yes |
| Can you include comments or questions when entering information? | No | Yes |
| Where is the method located? | http://firstsearch.oclc.org/admin/ | https://www3.oclc.org/app/ip_recognition/ |
Data entry differences
The following table compares data entry using the two methods:
| Question | Administrative module answer | Web form answer |
|---|---|---|
| How do you specify your default authorization for IP-address recognition? | By using it to log on to the administrative module | By typing it in the box provided in the web form |
| Do you enter contact information? | No | Yes |
| How do you specify the IP addresses that may access FirstSearch? | By typing them in the boxes provided | By typing them in the box provided |
| How do you specify additional authorizations for IP-address recognition? | By typing them in the box provided | By typing them in the box provided |
| How do you indicate that you want to be required to include an authorization in IP-address recognition URLs for your default authorization as well as for your additional authorizations? | By placing a check in the Authorization Required box | By noting that in the Additional Comments box |