Wi-Fi Policy

Thomas Edison State University (TESU) provides free sponsored guest Wi-Fi access in various locations across the campus.

Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) lets you access the Internet without cables or wires. With a wireless networking card in your privately owned laptop, PDA, or any Wi-Fi enabled device, you can go online from various locations inside TESU.

As the configuration of each manufacturer's device is unique, please refer to your documentation for connection instructions. TESU staff cannot be responsible for assisting you in making changes to your devices.

Security Warning and Disclaimer

WARNING: This free Service is an open network provided for your convenience and its use is at your own risk. The network is NOT INHERENTLY SECURE. TESU cannot and does not guarantee the privacy of your data and communication while using this Service.

There are potentially serious issues with any computer connected to the Internet without the appropriate security protection, ranging from viruses, worms and other programs that can damage the user's computer, to attacks on the computer by unauthorized or unwanted third parties. By using this Service, you acknowledge and knowingly accept these potentially serious risks of accessing the Internet over an unsecured network. It is recommended that users take steps to protect their own computer system, such as installing current anti-virus software and maintaining appropriate firewall protection on their computer devices. For further information on how to protect your computer devices while using this open network, consult a security professional.

Use common sense when using an unsecured wireless network. Avoid sending personal information, business information, userIDs, or passwords. Keep the use of password protected activity like e-mail, eBay, and FaceBook, etc., to a minimum. Do not make credit card purchases.

By using this Service, you acknowledge and agree that YOU DO SO SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Also, by using the Service, you agree to all terms set forth in the following Disclaimer.

Disclaimer

• Service provided AS IS. This Service provides access to the Internet on an as is basis with all the risks inherent in such access. TESU makes no warranty that the Service, or that any information, software, or other material accessible on the Service, is free of viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other harmful components. By connecting, the user acknowledges and accepts the risks associated with access to the Internet and use of an unsecured wireless network.
• Service provided AS AVAILABLE. The Service is provided on an as available basis without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free, including but not limited to vagaries of weather, disruption of Service, acts of God, warranties of title, no infringement, NOR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No advice or information given by TESU, its affiliates, or contractors of the Service or their respective employees shall create such a warranty.
• Indemnity. User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless TESU, and its affiliates, agents, and contractors , from any claim, liability, loss, damage, cost, or expense (including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees) that result in any way from the user's use of, or inability to use, the Service, or to access the Internet or any part thereof, or user's reliance on or use of information, services or merchandise provided on or through the Service and/or any materials downloaded or uploaded through the Service, or that result from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, errors, defects, delays in operation, or transmission , or any failure of performance, any actions taken by you in connection with your use of the Service, or any violation of any third party's rights or a violation of law or regulation.