How secure is the wireless connection?
First, unlike analog telephone transmissions, digital transmissions of Internet traffic are much more difficult to intercept because of the complex cryptology associated with the technology. Second, our system provides over-the-air encryption, which cryptographically scrambles the data bits, preventing anyone “listening” to the airwaves from deciphering any messages. In fact, the our systems over-the-air link may be the most secure leg of the typical users Internet connection.
The library’s wireless network is not secure. Information sent from or to your laptop can be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and the appropriate software. Limitations and Disclaimers There is no guarantee that you will be able to make a wireless connection. 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. Live Oak Public Libraries is not responsible for any changes you make to your computer’s settings and cannot guarantee your hardware will work with our wireless connection. Wireless Network Troubleshooting Tips Wireless Card Settings: Use the software that came with your wireless card or computer to configure the settings and to verify a connection to the library’s wireless network. SSID (network name) = “LOPL” WEP = disable WEP encryption Mode or Network Type = Infrastructure mode or Access Point Windows 2000 Network Settings: From Control Panel,
