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University Bans Wireless Access Points

Posted by michael on from the fight-the-man dept.

Slayk writes "The University of Texas at Dallas has adopted a policy of disallowing the use of 802.11b/g access points outside of those used for the campus-wide wireless network. While they have an understandable concern with ensuring the accessability of the school network, the rights of the students to use the unlicensed 2.4GHz spectrum in the privacy of their own apartment are obviously being regulated by a body that is not the FCC. Students have until the 15th of September to comply with the policy, disable their wireless equipment, and string cat5 over the floor, or be subject to 'disciplinary action.'"

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  1. Not a bad time.... by mattdev121 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Looks like it's not a bad time to consider putting up some of this: Anti Wi-Fi Wallpaper

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  2. Re:Where's the problem here? by GreyPoopon · · Score: 5, Interesting
    Personally, I am a bit surprised why they did not upgrade to 802.11A where there is so much more bandwidth or simply require that the students use it

    Actually, they are suggesting that the students use 802.11a for their private wireless if they don't want to string up CAT-5 wiring. But my real question is, if the University is already providing wireless internet access, why on earth are the students paying for private access via either cable or DSL? Too much money to burn?

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  3. Re:Where's the problem here? by Pirogoeth · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Okay, how about a different example:

    My employer keeps confidential data on its network and has prohibited the use of unauthorized WAPs due to the sensitive nature of the data.

    Does the FCC's rules trump those of my employer's? Should I be allowed to set up an access point without fear of losing my job to insubordination?

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