Wireless Network Acceptable Use Standards

Delaware State University offers wireless Internet service to its students, staff, faculty, and guests. This Service allows You to access the Internet by connecting a wireless enabled device to Our network resources. All users of Delaware State University's wireless network are responsible for taking appropriate steps, defined herein, for the acceptable use of the wireless network.

Service Expectations

The wireless network is intended as a supplement to the wired network and for use with portable electronic devices; it is not intended to be a user's sole connection to the University network or IT Resources. The wireless network should not be expected to provide the same quality of service as the University's wired network infrastructure. When reliability and performance are critical, the University's wired network infrastructure should be used. Stationary computing devices, such as PC towers, printers, servers, and other critical IT Resources such as research equipment must be connected to Delaware State University's wired network infrastructure where reasonably possible.

User Expectations

Use of the Delaware State University wireless network must comply with University policies and regulations, in particular the IT Acceptable Use Policy, as well as federal, state, and local laws. Use of the Delaware State University wireless network for University business purposes must follow applicable University policies as well as the University's Data Handling Requirements and any restrictions stated therein.

The following actions are prohibited:
•Using a wireless enabled device or wireless access point to provide access to the Delaware State University wireless network, wired network, or the internet to users who are not members of the Delaware State University community.

•Using a wireless enabled device or wireless access point to extend the University-approved coverage areas of the Delaware State University wireless network.

Users who attach a private wireless access point to the Delaware State University wired network are reminded that they have undertaken responsibility for the actions of any users or clients that use their private wireless access point to access the Delaware State University wireless network, wired network, and internet.

When configuring a wireless enabled device or wireless access point, users of the Delaware State University wireless network must not give their private wireless network a name (also known as SSID) that is similar to that of the Delaware State University wireless network). A user's private wireless network should have a distinct name to help identify it, to assist when troubleshooting wireless network problems, and to avoid confusion with the Delaware State University wireless network.

Wireless network devices and wireless access points must be configured to minimize the ability of unauthorized individuals to monitor data communications or to gain access to the Delaware State University wireless network, wired network, the internet, or other University resources.

Technical Support

The Delaware State University Division of Information Technology does not support private wireless devices or the use of computing equipment, other than University-owned equipment, within Delaware State University's wireless network. Limited configuration instructions for Delaware State University wireless network access, lists of compatible vendor hardware, and user instructions for various operating systems are provided by the Division of Information Technology as a courtesy to members of the Delaware State University community.

Compliance

This standard applies to all users of Delaware State University wireless network IT Resources, including faculty, staff, students, guests, outside contractors, vendors, and other agents. All users of Delaware State University's wireless network are responsible for taking appropriate steps, defined herein, for the acceptable use of the wireless network.

Use of Delaware State University's wireless network is subject to the general conditions stated in Delaware State University's Acceptable Use Policy.

As with any private device connected to the campus network, the University reserves the right to restrict the use of or permanently disconnect any wireless device from the campus network if that wireless device or wireless access point disrupts or interferes with services provided by the University, or behaves in such a way that the service or security of University IT Resources is impacted.

Location Data

Delaware State University’s wireless infrastructure and associated WiFi access points are managed by the Division of Information Technology and provide, monitor and maintain WiFi network connectivity for faculty, students, staff, and guests.

As part of this work, the system collects basic location data as wireless devices (e.g., computers, phones, tablets, etc.) connect to different WiFi access points and as they move across campus.

In instances of emergencies involving life and safety, where the need to find an individual at risk is urgent, the university may access individual location data in ways deemed appropriate by campus health or safety experts.