Wireless Internet Access

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Free wireless Internet access is available at the Brighton District Library. Bring in your laptop equipped with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless card and connect to the Internet. Wireless Internet access will allow you to:

• Use licensed databases from your computer that are not accessible from home, such as Ancestry Plus.
• Have immediate Internet access using your own computer rather than wait for an available library computer.
• Connect to the Internet without time limits.
• Download files onto your own computer.
• Use your own software and have access to your own files while still using library resources.

Be aware:

• Wireless users must comply with our Computer and Internet Use Policies.
• A wireless network is less secure than a wired network. Be a savvy user! (see below)
• The Library’s wireless connection will get weaker as you get farther from the reference desk.
• The first time you use our wireless Internet access you will have to accept our Computer and Internet Use Policy
• Printing services are not available at this time when using our wireless connection.

If you have problems or questions, see our FAQ or ask at the Reference Desk.

Be a Savvy User

The Internet is a public communications network. Public wireless networks or "hotspots" are generally not secure from your laptop to the Wireless Access Point. There can be unscrupulous parties between you and anybody you communicate with. Wireless Internet access poses the same risks to your personal information that a wired network poses, as well as some new risks, because your data is being broadcasted. Wireless users need to take steps to secure their personal information and machines. The Library cannot assure the safety of your data.

Savvy wireless users will:

• Not transmit any important information which may be misused such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, home address, passwords, etc. unless already on a secure network.
• Have a firewall installed on their machines.
• Avoid having disks, folders and files "shared".
• Have anti-virus software installed on their machine and configured to do frequent updates automatically.
• Not leave their equipment unattended.

The Brighton District Library assumes no responsibility for any loss or damages done directly or indirectly to personal data or equipment, or for any damage or injury arising from loss of privacy arising from use of its World Wide Web server, wireless connection, or connection to other Internet services. See our complete Internet and Computer Use Policy.

Wireless Netiquette
The wireless network is intended to be a shared resource. If you use a large amount of bandwidth, you take it from others. Be considerate.

• Do not download large files over the wireless network.
• Do not stream video or audio over the wireless network.

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