Wireless Access Policy

Wireless Access Policy

Wireless Access Internet (Wi-Fi) is provided free of charge by the Mattituck-Laurel Library at the Library for patrons who have the required hardware and software needed for this service. All wireless users should have up to date anti- virus protection on their laptop computers.

Use of Mattituck-Laurel Library’s wireless service is in agreement with the terms and conditions of this policy and the Computer Use Policy. The library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment, data files, device configurations, or security resulting from the network connection.

Wireless service is provided as a free service and on an “as is” basis with no guarantee of service. The library supports the following wireless standards: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n. To access please accept the terms and conditions on the splash page when connecting from your device.

• Users are responsible for setting their equipment to access the wireless network. The wireless network is open and not password protected.
• Library staff will not provide technical assistance and will not assume responsibility for hardware configurations and security changes resulting from connections to the network. If you are unsure if your laptop has a wireless function, please check with the manufacturer or your laptop supplier.
• There is WiFi throughout the building on both the main floor, lower level and outside. There may be some dead spots where wireless reception is limited. Moving to another location in the facility may result in a stronger connection. The library does not guarantee that a wireless connection will be made.
• Printing access is available via the wireless connection. Prints are .10 cents per page for black and white and .25 cents per page for color. Adult Services staff will assist with payment and pick up of prints.
• The use of sound is not permitted in the library. To access audio files, headphones are required and need to be provided by the user.

As with most public wireless networks, Mattituck-Laurel Library’s wireless network is not secure. Any information transmitted (including credit card numbers, passwords, and other sensitive information) could potentially be intercepted by another computer user.

Adopted 11/13/2023