Number 552
Subject: Wireless Network Deployment & Access
Effective Date: February 1 ,2008
Wireless network technologies play an increasingly important role at Utah State University. The purpose of this policy is to establish the intent, direction and expectations with respect to the deployment (including installation, operation and maintenance) of wireless technology at Utah State University. USU Information Technology (IT) is taking on the initiative to provide 100% wireless coverage for the institution.
It is expected that this policy will result in a coordinated, centralized and secure delivery of wireless networking services that will provide a quality user experience across the University without restricting or constraining the growth of the University’s network.
Information Technology (IT) shall design, deploy, manage and coordinate a secure wireless networking service for the University. This wireless system will allow faculty, staff, students and sponsored guests at USU ready access to the internet and USU infrastructure, where authorized, twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week, except when system maintenance is required.
Wireless access points deployed by others which create radio frequency (RF) interference with this wireless service or duplicate existing wireless services will be disconnected from the network to avoid security breaches and other IT operation problems. Separate deployments for research evaluation or training needs should be coordinated with IT to avoid interference and duplication.
IT shall have the sole charge and responsibility for the University's wireless networking system including establishing procedures for use at USU and adopting standards consistent with current industry best practices.
