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The Warner Library offers free wireless internet access for our patrons to use the internet using a Wi-Fi compatible device such as a personal laptop, PDA or Smartphone.

Security
Communications over a wireless network are not secure. Information sent from or to your laptop can be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and appropriate software, within range of the wireless network. The library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment or for laptop configurations, security, or data files resulting from connection to the Library’s network.  When using any public network connection, including wireless, it is strongly recommended that you ENABLE a personal firewall and DISABLE file sharing or print sharing to aid in preventing hackers access to your computer.

Wireless Network Scope and Limitations
You may use the library’s wireless network to browse our website, the library catalog, and our collection of online databases.  You may also browse non-library sites with the understanding that the library does not maintain these sites and cannot guarantee either their accuracy or security. 
 · You may use library’s wireless network any time the library is open to the public, your session will go through an automatic authentication process every 90 minutes.  This is for statistical reporting only; the library does not collect personal information during the authentication process.
 · The library’s wireless network allows unlimited web browsing, including web-based email and chat sites and streaming media.
 · The library’s wireless network does not allow for email access using POP, SMTP, IMAP, etc. Please use a web-based email service if you wish to send and receive email.
 · The library’s wireless network does not allow for Telnet, SSH, FTP, VPNs and other services beyond web access. The library’s wireless network is bandwidth-limited to ensure equitable access for all wireless users.

Technical Support and Printing
Library staff cannot provide technical assistance with your laptop or other wireless equipment and cannot guarantee you be able to make a wireless connection. Staff will be happy to help you find web sites that can offer you assistance in connecting to the wireless network but cannot accept the liability of handling your equipment.Printers are not available via the wireless connection.  If you need to print, first save your document to a floppy, USB (“thumb”) drive, or email it to yourself, then print it using one of the Library’s public workstations.