The Cape May County Library offers free Remote Internet Access (FRAS). You must have a current Cape May County library card and be a library patron in good standing to apply, and your computer must have both a Web browser and dial-up networking installed. To use this service, you must apply for a user name and password at any library branch. They will be sent to you by mail.

General Information:

• Connections are limited to one hour at a time because of high demand, but you may connect as often as you wish. You can print and download to your computer and keep your own bookmarks / favorite links. Please be cautious and use virus detection software when downloading.

• The library does not provide e-mail accounts. There are many free email servers on the internet.

• The library is not responsible for the content of any web sites or of any programs you or family members may download to your computer. Parents are responsible for monitoring their children's internet use.

• If you need technical help connecting to FRAS, the help number is 609-463-6369. If no one is available to answer, leave your name, phone number, and a brief description of the problem and we will return your call as soon as possible.

• If you have questions about using the library catalog and how to search, call the Reference desk at 609-463-6352 for assistance.

• The library's policy on electronic access is the same as with all other materials and follows the American Library Association's Bill of Rights. Copies may be obtained from the library.

• Legal Matters: Illegal use of this system, as defined in the "computer-related crimes" section of the Code of Criminal Justice of the State of New Jersey, is prohibited. Any users attempting to trespass or tamper with the library's computer system will be prosecuted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act USC 1030 (1991) and the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice 2C: 20-25. By dialing in, you are acknowledging full and sole responsibility for any and all materials accessed through this system.

Windows VISTA/XP FRAS instructions:
There is an online tutorial for setting up a dial in connection:

1. Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
2. From Control Panel, select Internet Options or Network and Internet Connections then Internet Options.
3. Select the Connections tab, single-click on the Add button.
4. Select Dial-up to a Private Network, click Next.
5. Select your modem, click Next.
6. Name the connection Library, click next.
7. The Library Settings box opens, enter your name and password.
8. Optional:  Click on the advanced button and put a check mark by the "disconnect when connection may no longer be needed" (this should disconnect you automatically when you close your browser). 
   

Windows 2000 FRAS instructions

1. Click Start, Click Settings, Click Network and Dial-Up Connections
2. Select Make New Connection
3. When the NETWORK WIZARD opens, click Next.
   
4. Select Dial Up To Private Network, click Next.
   
5. Enter 609-463-6319 for phone #, click Next.
   
6. Choose Create This Connection "For All Users" or "Only Myself", click Next.
   
7. Type in a name for your connection like LIBRARY and check the box that says "Add A Shortcut To My Desktop". This way when you will have the dial-in icon readily available. Click Finish.
8. Enter your username and password as you were instructed in the accompanying letter. You can select the checkbox to have windows save your password if you wish; so you don't have to type it in each time you dial in.
9. Click the dial (or connect) button to connect and you should see VERIFYING USER NAME AND PASSWORD.
   

Once you have been verified a little icon that probably looks like 2 tiny computers should appear on your taskbar. This tells you that you are connected.
You may now open your browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape).

DISCLAIMER: While documents and links have been carefully researched in line with normal collection development procedures, because the Cape May County Library has no control over remote sites and sources, no responsibility for their content or availability is accepted or implied.