Sailor Network & Internet Service

The Sailor Network is a data communications network established by Maryland’s public libraries in 1994 to provide internet access, IT infrastructure, and accessibility.

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Internet Connection Service

Sailor Internet Connection Service (ICS) provides internet access for Maryland state and local governments as well as Maryland public or private K-12 schools. 

Internet Connection Service includes:

  • Internet connectivity and connectivity to the statewide Sailor Network backbone.
  • Port(s) on the Sailor switch or router at the Sailor Point of Presence where the agency network is connecting.
  • Publicly routable IP based on a review of the agency's need.
  • Troubleshooting up to the demarcation point between the Sailor Network and the agency's network.
  • DNS services as appropriate. 24 hours' notice of change requested. After hours support by appointment.
  • Advance notification of planned outages.

Responsibilities of the connecting agency include:

  • Equipment and services necessary to terminate the agency network at point of connection to Sailor.
  • Providing for maintenance of agency equipment and services linking its network to the Sailor Network.
  • Providing agency end LAN and WAN network administration.
  • Providing end-user support to persons whose Internet connectivity originates at the agency's network.
  • Providing current, accurate information regarding the agency's administrative and technical contacts for the ICS.

If your agency is interested in Sailor ICS, please contact the Sailor Service Coordinator at (410) 545-6343.

Domain Services

Sailor Network Maintenance Policy

Public Libraries Connected to the Internet by Sailor

State Agencies connected to the Internet by the Sailor