Wireless Networking (D-49)
Original Implementation: February 3, 2005
Last Revision: April 21, 2009
Purpose
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU)'s wireless local area network (WLAN) enables mobile computing and provides reliable and secure network services in many locations on campus. It is a complementary system to the campus wired network.
Scope
This policy shall apply to all uses of WLAN technologies at all physical locations of SFASU, both inside buildings and in outdoor areas. It does not apply to cellular wireless technology.
All SFASU WLAN policies shall comply with university, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Responsibility
- Information Technology Services (ITS) shall be responsible for implementation of WLAN technology compliance with campus network standards and resolution of frequency interference issues. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: the primary provider of design, specification, installation, operation, maintenance, and management services for all wireless access points;
- the management of all SFASU-owned wireless equipment;
- the maintenance of a list of buildings and outdoor areas covered by the WLAN that can be viewed from the mySFA intranet portal;
- the service of wireless access points (i.e., the service demarcation points) and the wired network to which they are attached;
- the identification and authentication of all users connecting to the WLAN.
Departments and individual students shall be responsible for all costs associated with the purchase of wireless devices for client computers. Individuals may not install or operate wireless access points on university-owned property, including residence halls and apartments.
Access
All SFASU faculty, staff, and students are required to have a valid user ID and password to use the WLAN. Any employee at the university can sponsor a guest on the wireless network using the self-service application in mySFA .
Security
All wireless access points and wireless client adapters shall use a Service Set Identification (SSID) provided by Information Technology Services to access any WLAN provided by SFASU. SFASU shall encrypt all data.
Standards
SFASU has adopted the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) standards for wireless networking for the WLAN. Only the IP protocol shall be supported on the WLAN.
Sanctions for Policy Violations
Applicable university discipline and/or discharge policies shall be followed in the imposition of sanctions related to a violation of this policy, including limitation on a user’s access.
In the event of an imposed restriction or termination of access to some or all university computers and systems, a user enrolled in courses or involved in computer-related work activities may be required to use alternative facilities. If such alternative facilities are unavailable, the user bears the responsibility for failure to complete requirements for course work or work responsibility.
Cross Reference: University Policies: Computer & Network Security Policy D-8.1, Acceptable Use of Information Resources F-40, Computing Software Copyright D-43, and Digital Millennium Copyright Policy D-42; Texas Information Resources Management Act; Texas Government Code § 2054; 1 Texas Administrative Code §§ 202.70-.78;; Texas Penal Code §§ 33.01-.05.
Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Contact for Revision: Director of Information Technology Services.
Forms: None