WiFi - restrictions

Are there restrictions on what I can do on the APN WiFi network?

Yes. There are restrictions on

Emailing ...

• You can NOT send email from your mail client (eg Outlook or Thunderbird) unless it is configured to use secure SMTP 587
• Note: your email provider would need to support secure SMTP 587 also
• Configuring SMTP how to

Instead APN recommend you use webmail to send messages

Other restrictions ...

• WiFi hotspots operates only during the Library's open hours
• File size limits
• Website filtering (see Downloading)
• The following network protocols or ports are supported ... HTTP 80, HTTPS 443, POP 110, Secure Pop 995 , IMap 143, Secure IMap 993, Secure SMTP 587, Real Time Streaming 554, Windows Media Services 1755, Real-Time Messaging Protocol 1935.
• Internet use on network protocols and ports not listed above are not supported, for example  Runescape, Instant Messaging, LimeWire and other peer-to-peer sharing applications are not supported on the APN WiFi service AND WILL NOT WORK.
• To FTP you need to enter these details in your web browsers proxy options

  FTP proxy  = 10.10.10.1 port 80 (remember to remove this setting when not on APN!)

Is my laptop secure on the APN WiFi network?

Wireless Client Security Separation is enabled, this means the associated wireless clients are not able to communicate with each other's devices. This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations.

The APN applies the above restrictions in order to provide a secure network to all users, it is up to the individual to take responsibility to ensure their laptop is safe by following standard computer security guidelines including up-to-date anti virus software running, up-to-date critical/security patches for Operating System (eg Windows) and other programs applied and firewall / network security application enabled.

See also 

Downloading

Wireless

WiFi - how to connect

WiFi - troubleshooting

WiFi - printing

WiFi - terms and conditions

SMTP

Safety

FTP