Policy: Using Morehouse's Wireless Network

This official policy document describes behaviours required of those who use Morehouse's wireless data network.

Questions about this or any other IT matter should be directed to the IT HelpDesk.

Who May Use It

Morehouse College's faculty, staff, and current students are welcome to use the campus WiFi network (SSID == Morehouse) unless they have been denied that privelege, which is among the punishments meted out for violations of this policy.

Definition

The Morehouse Campus WiFi Service is the 802.11 network (currently "b" and "g") provided by the College under WiFi SSID "Morehouse".

No Abuse

The primary rule is that no user may interact with the WiFi system in such a way as to deny access to or use of the system by others. Play nice.

No Bridging

Under no circumstances may anyone connect to the WiFi network a device that is configured to bridge network traffic. Similarly, users are forbidden from using the WiFi network while attached to any other network (wired or otherwise).

Just Computers

The only devices permitted on the WiFi network without prior express written permission are computers (laptops) and hand-held devices like Palm Pilots and PocketPCs. Video game units, wireless routers and access points, and all other devices are prohibited.

No Fixed-Position Stations

The campus WiFi network may not be used by fixed-position computers; it is not a primary network access method (that's the wired network).

No Interference

No campus user may establish or operate an 802.11-type device that interferes with Morehouse-operated 802.11-type devices. That is, you're not allowed to fire up your own wireless access point if its signals overlap with the signals from ours.

Applicability of Other Rules

The rules that apply to other Morehouse computing structures (networks, computers) apply to the WiFi network.

Punishment

InfoTech may punish violators through such things as revocation of network access and may refer them to the disciplinary body appropriate for the user in question (faculty, staff, and student disciplinary committees, Human Resources, Student Affairs, etc.).