Wireless Network Expansion and a Policy Change - May 9, 2007
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To: Official Colby Notices, All Colby Students From: rbphilli@colby.edu <Phillips, Raymond B.> Subject: Wireless Network Expansion and a Policy Change Wireless Network Expansion in the Residence Halls and an Associated Policy Change The wireless network in the residence halls is being expanded over the summer. By the opening of the fall semester, every room in every residence hall at Colby will have wireless network coverage. The wired network ports will continue to be available to provide much higher bandwidth than is possible with the wireless network. The following change in policy is being made: Personal wireless hubs will not be permitted in the residence halls after Aug. 1, 2007. These devices interfere with the installed wireless access points and, besides, they will no longer be needed. We also have some recommendations: Cordless telephones that operate in the 2.4 GHz radio frequency (this is the most common type of cordless phone) may disrupt the wireless network connections of nearby computers. If you are buying a new cordless phone, we recommend ones that use the 5.8 GHz frequency region. Microwave ovens may also emit radio waves in the 2.4 GHz range. If you experience sudden loss of wireless network access, these are possible sources of interfering radio waves that you should explore. If you have any questions about the plans for wireless network installation or policies, please contact me (phone 4209 or email Ray.Phillips@colby.edu). |