Common use of Wireless Access Points Clause in Contracts

Wireless Access Points. The use of a Wireless Access Point such as a wireless cable modem or wireless switch or router presents security risks that the user needs to be aware of. If you decide to use such a wireless device on your broadband Internet connection and it is not properly configured with a password, WEP Key or WPA Key, others can gain access to your computer(s) and other network devices causing damage to your data, software and the devices themselves. Use of your connection in this manner by others can impinge on your Internet bandwidth and degrade your own service. Further, these unknown persons could use your Internet service for illegal or nefarious purposes. You could be held responsible by law enforcement authorities for these acts of others and possibly become subject to civil or criminal penalties. You acknowledge that you understand this risk and will take steps to properly configure any wireless devices that may be installed on your network so as to prevent unauthorized access to your broadband connection.

Wireless Access Points. The use of a Wireless Access Point such as a wireless cable modem or wireless switch or router presents security risks that the user needs to be aware of. If you decide to use such a wireless device on your broadband Internet connection and it is not properly configured with a password, WEP Key or WPA Key, others can gain access to your computer(s) and other network devices causing damage to your data, software and the devices themselves. Use of your connection in this manner by others can impinge on your Internet bandwidth and degrade your own serviceInternet and Voice services. Further, these unknown persons could use your Internet service for illegal or nefarious purposes. You could be held responsible by law enforcement authorities for these acts of others and possibly become subject to civil or criminal penalties. You acknowledge that you understand this risk and will take steps to properly configure any wireless devices that may be installed on your network so as to prevent unauthorized access to your broadband connection.