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Wireless Network is Prohibited
Per the Wireless Deployment and Management
Policy, approved by the CU IT Council on January 10, 2002,
setting up wireless 802.11 access points without coordination
with ITS is prohibited.
If you are interested in wireless coverage
in your area, check the ITS Wireless Web site for current
installation information, or contact the Wireless Access Team
to get more information on establishing a departmental partnership
for coverage.
Establishing
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Wireless Network Security Requirements
Wireless network security is a serious issue. Wireless is not only a
shared medium, but also a medium that is broadcast via radio waves. Therefore,
anyone with a wireless card could monitor your network traffic, which
could include passwords, account numbers, etc. Thus the data is inherently
insecure. In order to protect data, please ensure it is encrypted using
SSL, SSH, or VPN. For more information, see the ITS Security page: www.colorado.edu/its/security/awareness/wireless,
and www.colorado.edu/its/vpn.
What you need to know about security with the wireless network:
- Register Your Computer
All users are required to register their
computers on the wireless network. Upon first attempting to access
a UCB Wireless, open a web browser and attempt to load any
web page. Anyone who has not registered will be automatically directed
to the registration page. Campus users can register using their Student
ID number and PIN number, or their IdentiKey login and password. See
the Registration
page for more information.
- Use CU-Boulder's VPN
Use CU-Boulder's VPN (Virtual Private Network) to make a secure connection
to any system which requires a login and password if you are not using
SSH or SSL. The CU Wireless network dos not use WEP encryption. VPN
will only protect data between your laptop and the VPN concentrator
on campus. Use other security practices for protecting off-campus connections
(such as personal firewalls and antivirus
software). For more information see www.colorado.edu/its/vpn.
- Additional Security Recommendations
See www.colorado.edu/its/security/awareness/wireless.
Getting Help
IT Service Center
(303) 735-HELP
help@colorado.edu
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