We also have a per jack funding model and I had the same concern as wireless was being requested more and more. We wrote a procedure for how to obtain wireless for you area and coupled a charge to it.
We specifically state that wireless is not supported on our campus as a replacement to standard office wired jacks. Entire "charge back" model: http://www.keene.edu/it/networksvs/chargeback.cfm Wireless: http://www.keene.edu/it/networksvs/wirelessbilling.cfm I personally believe that a wireless network can be built to replace the wired jacks. However, it would be bigger and much more complicated than anything we are willing and able to undertake at this time. That being said if you already have a substantially secure and robust wireless network (and a great billing system) maybe it is time to consider charging "per connected device" rather than the actual jack. _________________________ Thank you, Gregory R. Scholz Director of Telecommunications Information Technology Group Keene State College (603)358-2070 --Lead, follow, or get out of the way. (author unknown) -----Original Message----- From: Michael Dickson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 1:24 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Adding wireless without losing the jacks? Wondering if others face a similar situation and what they are doing about it. In short, what is *wireless* used for and what is *wired* used for and how are the intended uses enforced? We currently have a funding model that includes a per-jack monthly charge for wired users. As we add wireless coverage to these traditionally "wired floors" we are faced with the potential of canceled jacks and a migration to wireless. If other schools have a similar funding model, how have you dealt with this issue? How are other schools dealing with a wireless overlay in traditionally fully wired areas with respect to migration onto wireless? Is migration away from the jacks desired? Is it suppressed through policy restrictions? What has worked for ensuring the wired infrastructure is still used? Just saying "stay on the jack for better performance and security" doesn't appear to be enough. In IT we often discuss the need to upgrade older Cat3 jacks to the newest cabling, as well as install wireless coverage in the same areas. These two efforts seem at odds with each other and appears financially risky to management. How are schools achieving harmony in a mixed wired/wireless world? Thanks, Mike ----------------------------------- Michael Dickson Network Analyst University of Massachusetts Amherst Network Systems and Services [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
