The Mansfield Town Hall,
Mansfield Senior Center,
Mansfield Community Center,
and some of their Outdoor Areas
are Free Wireless Internet Hotspots!

 

Click here for a PDF document containing general instructions for connecting to the Mansfield Wireless Internet

 

FAQs! (frequently asked questions)

 

 

Q: Is this really free for me?

 

A: Yes!

 

Q: What areas are included in the wireless coverage?

 

A: It can vary depending on your device and time of day, but generally most indoor areas of the Town Hall, Senior Center, and Community Center are included. Additionally, most of the surrounding outdoor grounds of the Town Hall and Community Center are also included. Mansfield Community Center indoor areas are covered except for the pool and locker rooms.

 

Q: Is there technical support available for public wireless users?

 

A: Because this is a free service, we do not have technical support available nor public printing.

 

Q: Am I guaranteed privacy when using your public wireless Internet?

 

A: No. Wireless connections are less secure than wired connections. You are advised not to use wireless to transmit confidential information such as unencrypted passwords, credit card numbers, financial records, or any other personal, private, or sensitive information. We do not provide encryption.

 

Q: Does your Internet connection protect me from viruses?

 

A: No. While the Internet is a wonderful resource, there are some people who use it for malicious purposes to spread viruses, spyware, and malware. We highly recommend that you run anti-virus and security software on your device and keep your software up-to-date to reduce your risk.

 

Q: Do you use content filtering software?

 

A: Yes. The software attempts to block websites that are likely to be inappropriate for general use in a public setting and by multiple age groups. But, some inappropriate content will still get through so we advise you to be selective in the information that you access. Parents/guardians are responsible for monitoring access by their children. Public wireless users at MCC are responsible for adhering to relevant portions of the MCC Policy on Access to Electronic Equipment. (copies are posted at the public computer terminals at MCC).

 

Q: Is the wireless Internet connection guaranteed to work?

 

A: No. We are proud to provide a reliable wireless network, but we can not guarantee that it will work with all equipment and there may be unexpected outage times. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 

Q: Where can I read the Acceptable Use text for your wireless service?

 

A: The Acceptable Use text appears on the login webpage for the wireless service or you can view it at your convenience at http://www.mansfieldct.org/town/wifiau.pdf. You should read the acceptable use text as you are consenting to it when you log into the public wireless.

 

Q: Is wireless technology a health risk?

 

A: We are not aware of definitive studies that have found wireless Internet access to pose a health risk, but users are advised to make their own health decisions and to discontinue use if they feel it is a risk.

 

Q: Can I use the public wireless Internet for whatever I want?

 

A: No. Wireless users are individually responsible for adhering to Federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and copyright. We may refuse wireless access to users who violate laws, regulations, the acceptable use text, or to any users’ whose activity disrupts the wireless network or is an inappropriate behavior in this facility or its grounds. We are not liable for misuse of the wireless connection.