What do all the acronyms mean?
AP Access Point ISP Internet Service Provider SSID Service Set IDentifier VPN Virtual Private Networking WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WI-FI Wireless Fidelity WISP Wireless Internet Service Provider WLAN Wireless Local Area Network I think I got a virus from your Wi-Fi Hotspot. Hotspots do not produce viruses. They come from the Internet, often as attachments to email. It is strongly recommend that all users have virus protection and personal firewall installed on their laptops. Limitations and Disclosures: The Library’s wireless Hotspot is not secure, and the Library cannot guarantee the safety of your traffic across its wireless network. The Library assumes no responsibility for the configurations, security, or data files on your laptop resulting from connection to the Library’s wireless network. Information sent to or from your laptop can be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and appropriate software.
AP – Access Point ISP – Internet Service Provider SSID – Service Set IDentifier VPN – Virtual Private Networking WEP – Wired Equivalent Privacy WI-FI – Wireless Fidelity WISP – Wireless Internet Service Provider WLAN – Wireless Local Area Network back to top I don’t have a laptop computer. How can I use the wireless network? Unfortunately, the library does not have laptop computers for loan. You are welcome to use one of MPL’s Public Access Workstations. back to top Does the wireless network pose a health hazard? No, the wireless network does not pose any health risk. It uses radio signals within the spectrum of safety. While there will always be controversy over the safety of exposure to radio signals, it is something we are exposed to whether we have a wireless network or not. back to top Will Bluetooth transmissions interfere with my wireless connection? It is unknown whether Bluetooth transmissions will interfere with Wireless connections at this time. Bluetooth does transmit in th
AP Access Point ISP Internet Service Provider SSID Service Set IDentifier VPN Virtual Private Networking WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WI-FI Wireless Fidelity WISP Wireless Internet Service Provider WLAN Wireless Local Area Network • I don’t have a laptop computer. How can I use the wireless network? Unfortunately, the library does not have laptop computers for loan. You are welcome to sign up at the Reference Desk to use the Library’s Electronic Reference Stations or the Computer Lab. • Does the wireless network pose a health hazard? No, the wireless network does not pose any health risk. It uses radio signals within the spectrum of safety. While there will always be controversy over the safety of exposure to radio signals, it is something we are exposed to whether we have a wireless network or not. • Will Bluetooth transmissions interfere with my Wireless connection? It is unknown whether Bluetooth transmissions will interfere with Wireless connections at this time. Bluetooth does tra
