At Denison University we permit guest access to the wireless network
through an open ssid and captive portal that guest accounts can log
into. Guest accounts are limited in their access to the usual gambit
(http, https, vpn, IMAP, POP3, etc.). We tend to be pretty open with
the services we permit access to. Guest accounts are created by any
employee, staff, student, library circulation desk, alumni affairs, etc.
(we call them sponsors). The sponsor is supposed to enter the guests
name when they create the account and the sponsor, name entered, and
guest account created are all linked together in a record which we keep
record of for around a year. Sponsors are limited in the number of
guest accounts they can create depending on the demand they have. For
example, students can only create a few accounts (for parents, etc.)
while employees with alumni affairs can create many (for alumni,
speakers, etc.). Accounts are active for a period of time between 1 and
14 days that is specified by the sponsor. The date the account becomes
active can also be specific by the sponsor (default is "today"). If a
longer time is needed then they have to contact the help desk to create
a special account.
Our guest accounts go a little further and let guests log into our lab
computers, register computers with our NAC system for wired access,
etc.. This really helps with week long conferences over the summer that
stay in the dorms and use lab equipment. One account does it all for
the visitor and the sponsor (not computing services) can create all the
accounts necessary in advance of the event.
People on campus weren't sure about the system when it was proposed but
they have been really happy with it now that it has been implemented.
Good Luck,
Ryan.
John Center wrote:
Hi,
We're planning to offer guest wireless access at our Conference
Center. Several questions have come up as to how much information we
need to collect from guests, and how long we would need to retain the
information. We were wondering what other schools are doing in this
regard. Any information you would share with us would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks.
-John
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