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GBC Wireless Network
Currently enrolled students and
employees of GBC have access to the GBC wireless network which is available from most locations on campus. Common
indoor areas such as the library, lounges, apartments, and classrooms are
part of the network. Several outside locations are also accessible,
including the gazebo near the softball field, outside seating areas,
etc. Please read the online
policies and review the
information listed here for the minimum requirements to connect and the use
of the network. Be sure that the requirements listed below are met
before scheduling an appointment. Acknowledge that you have read the
policies and agree to abide by them when you schedule an
appointment for having wireless configured on a laptop or desktop using the online form.
Appointments will be confirmed with an e-mail.
Minimum requirements for connecting to the
GBC Wireless Network are as follows:
- Windows XP or Vista, with the latest service pack and
critical updates
- Up-to-date anti-virus software with access to updates throughout the
year to maintain your connection
Wireless network adapter with WPA or WPA2 capability
- Be financially registered with the Business Office
Using the GBC Wireless Network
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currently enrolled students and employees of Goldey-Beacom College have access
to the
GBC wireless network. Up-to-date antivirus software must be installed on
all PCs or laptops connected to the network.
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A wireless card or integrated wireless in a laptop with WPA or WPA2 capability
is needed. OIT will not support any product
which does not encrypt our wireless code. Be aware that certain
combinations of operating systems, device drivers, and hardware adapters may not
connect to our network. OIT will not be responsible for determining how to
configure these devices.
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Verify that current Anti-virus software is installed and that the
operating system is Windows XP or Vista with the latest service packs
and critical updates installed. DO NOT MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IF THESE TWO
REQUIREMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN MET.
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After completing steps 2 and 3, make an appointment with the OIT by completing
the Appointment Request form so that staff
can configure the laptop or desktop computer for access to the network.
There is no charge for this service. All appointments should be scheduled
with at least 24 hours notice. Use the same appointment request form to cancel or
reschedule an appointment. Students, who miss their first scheduled
appointment, will be given the opportunity to have their wireless configuration
completed one more time. If
the student misses both scheduled appointments, they will not
be configured for the wireless network for that semester.
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Use of the GBC
wireless network is subject to all existing College policies for
Responsible Computing and Use of College Resources; it is to be used only for activity related to the educational
mission of the College. The details of this policy can be found on the GBC
website, www.gbc.edu/acc/policies.html.
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Please note: Security upgrades have been implemented on the network which
will temporarily disconnect users who try to access P2P networks (e.g. Limewire,
Bearshard, KaZaA, BitTorrent, etc.) or network activity deemed to be harmful to
the GBC Network.
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Abuse of the network
may result in loss of wireless access privileges and revocation of the
GBC network account.
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If you encounter
difficulties, please complete the Appointment Request
form and note the problem under the comments section.
Note: The Office of Information Technology (OIT) at GBC does not
provide technical support for personally owned computers.
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