Wireless Policy
The Half Hollow
Hills Community Library provides free wireless access to online
services to supplement and enhance its information resources.
Users of the wireless network are advised that the Library
neither controls, nor can be responsible for, the contents
of these systems, networks, and services and that all of the
online information, graphics, and messages accessible throughout
the Library's computers and wireless access points originate
outside of the Library.
1. Wireless users
agree to abide by the Library’s
Internet Policy and Optimum
Online's Terms of Service while using the Library’s
wireless network.
2. The Library’s wireless network is filtered.
3. The Library’s wireless network is not secure. Since
radio signals can potentially be intercepted, activity requiring
transmission of credit card numbers, passwords and other personal
information should be avoided.
4. Users are responsible for knowing how to configure their
own equipment. Library staff cannot provide technical support
for establishing or maintaining a connection. Since everyone’s
computer is different, the Library will not support equipment
configurations and cannot be responsible for any changes made
to an individual computer’s settings.
5. The wireless network is open. Simultaneously connected computers
are visible to each other and therefore vulnerable to other
users’ viruses, malware and hacks.
6. Users may not plug equipment into the Library’s computer
network.
7. Patrons may only access web-based email. There is no access
to FTP, PPTP, SMTP, Telnet, File Sharing, or POP mail.
8. The wireless network is intended to be a shared resource
and limited bandwidth is available. Do not download large files
or stream video or audio over the network.
9. The Library reserves the right to terminate a wireless Internet
session at any time.
10. The Library is not responsible for any loss of data, or
for theft or damage to personal equipment.
Approved by the
Board of Trustees: 11/21/05
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Users must bring their own
wireless-enabled laptop computer or other wireless device
to the Library. The Library does not provide wireless cards.
- Users should maintain up-to-date
antivirus software and firewalls.
- Bring a fully charged battery.
Public electrical outlets may not be available.
- If you plan to use audio,
bring your own headphones.
- Printing is available through
the PrinterOn service.
- The Wireless Network is
not secure. Use at your own risk. Do not use it for sensitive
information such as personal banking, shopping, or any website
that requires a special log in.
- The Wireless Network is
only available during Library hours.
- Certain databases may not
be available through the Wireless Network; use a wired Internet
computer for those.
- For information about the
filtering software used by the Library, please go to http://www.bascom.com/about/
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