Hi, I picked up on this issue because some years ago, I too had a problem with our small university college and the reluctance of management to prohibit rogue device connectivity to the central network. So rather than create a new policy I modified the AUP (acceptable Use Policy) - which every student and staff member signs up to (electronically) each new academic year. I submitted clauses in the policy banning any device from being connected to the central network - which isn't the property of the university - which hasn't been vetted for use - or which is deemed unsuitable by IT Services staff. It is pointed out that disciplinary action will be taken if any device is found to be illegally connected. To support these clauses - the security and integrity of the network was the main mission. To manage data traffic and ensure a level of bandwidth throttling which is sustainable for all users and services. I think a previous contributor from Georgia State - Charles - was spot on when he implied that without certain controls, central networks would quickly become unreliable, unruly and unfit for purpose. Tony Fellows BSc (Binftech) CITP MBCS Head of IT Services Newman University College Birmingham B32 3NT Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Tel: 0121 476 1181 ext. 2223 Mob: 07887 902999
________________________________ From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv on behalf of Phillips, Chris Sent: Thu 04/09/2008 3:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Wireless Router Policy Mike, We are vetting a new Residence Network Policy that, if approved, would make student routers not acceptable and subject to sanctions including losing network authentication. Chris Phillips Ass't V.P., Technology Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore ________________________________ From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martin Jr., D. Michael Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 8:34 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Wireless Router Policy As we prepare to expand our wireless coverage into our residence halls, I would like to poll this list to see how many of you have policies prohibiting the use of student (or other) routers in your environments? My institution, the University of Montevallo, is a small public liberal arts university which historically has been reluctant to "prohibit" almost anything in the past, so we have no current policies in place to prevent the installation of such devices. In fact, our Helpdesk manager even approached me yesterday about assisting students in the setup and configuration of their routers. Any advice any of you could give on such matters would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, D. Michael Martin, Jr. Network Administrator University of Montevallo ********** 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/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
