- What is Aggie LAWN?
Aggie Local Area Wireless Network (LAWN) is an optional network designed for faculty, staff, students and guests who are mobile computer users. It is an expansion of the initial pilot wireless network. - What
does it allow
you to do?
It allows mobile users access to limited computing resources available to them from campus offices and/or common areas. - Why is Aggie LAWN an optional network?
Aggie LAWN provides convenience for mobile users accessing the network. It is not displacing or meant to replace the campus wired network.
- Who will have access to the Aggie LAWN?
Anyone authorized with a valid e-mail account will have access the Aggie LAWN. You will need a valid e-mail account to access the Aggie LAWN.
- Will non-supported rogue access points be allowed
on the Aggie
LAWN?
No. Only approved and registered devices will be allowed.
- Why
are we
changing
our wireless
access
process?
It is necessary to make these changes so that we can enhance the security of the campus and reduce the vulnerabilities.
- What hardware needs to be installed in my laptop
for wireless
access?
This is dependant upon the make and model of the laptop. - IBM - Laptop models above R40 have the latest wireless card. However, additional drivers are required for LEAP (encryption) support. Please contact the ITT Help Desk to obtain these drivers.
- Dell
- Laptop
models
with the
centrino
processor
have the
latest
wireless
card. However,
additional drivers
are required
for LEAP (encryption) support. Please contact the
ITT Help
Desk to
obtain these
drivers.
- For IBM and Dell Models not supported it is required to install a Linksys WPC45G version 2 or Aironet 350 access card.
- What is LEAP?
Light Weight Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP) is a Cisco propriety protocol for 802.1x network security. LEAP provides encryption of user data. - What other cards are available and supported
by ITT?
There are other cards that are designated Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) with LEAP support. However, the Linksys and Aironet are the only ones tested by ITT.
- What software needs to be installed in my laptop
for wireless
access?
Windows XP and Windows 2000 are supported. Apple MAC is not supported.
- Who
provides
the hardware
needed?
End Users are expected to provide the necessary hardware for their laptop. However, the ITT helpdesk has a limited number of emergency loaners cards for university supplied laptops.
- Will
my wireless
device
access
the Aggie
LAWN?
Contact the ITT Help Desk to access the Aggie LAWN..
- How
will
guests
access
the Aggie
LAWN?
The campus host will log in for guests using the host's credentials.
- How
long
will
it take
to configure
my wireless
device
for
the Aggie
LAWN?
The average is 30 minutes. However, the actual time will depend on the conditions of the user’s wireless device.
- Will I notice
any change
in wireless
service?
No. Once properly configured, the users will see no noticeable changes in services. However, the users will have increased security, more mobility and capability for higher speeds.
- What
are the
costs
associated
with
the wireless
hardware
and
software?
LEAP-compatible cards cost between $50 and $150.
- When
will the
entire
campus
be wireless?
Beginning Fall 2005, all academic buildings and administrative buildings on the main campus will be wireless. Residential Halls' common areas will be wireless.
- Will
any of
the off-campus
buildings
be wireless?
Yes. Wendover and Yanceyville.
- Is
there
a primary
contact
for
the Help
Desk?
Yes. The Help Desk Manager 334-7195.
- Will
the
Help Desk
commit
to
a
turnaround
time
for
configuration?
Yes. The turnaround will be based on staff availability and priority.
- Will
there be
on-going
communication
about wireless
implementation?
Yes. Periodically, commmunication will be sent out to the campus. Additionally, the campus community will be notified whenever changes are made to the network. Communication will be via AggieNet, EPA ListServ, SPA Listserv, Supervisor Listserv, Blackboard announcement screen and the Aggie LAWN website.
- Will
access
to e-mail
and other
applications
be changed
by the
new wireless
process?
No.
- Are
the changes
permanent?
Yes. However, the wireless network is an ongoing process that will continuously change due to upgrades and enhancements.
- Will
the Bookstore
have
a supply
of the
wireless
cards?
Yes. The Bookstore will have a supply of Linksys WPC54G version 2 cards available by the beginning of the Fall Semester.
- Will
the logon
to the
University
network
change?
No.
- Will
there
be training?
Yes. There will be short seminars for the ITT staff and End Users beginning in the fall. Schedules will be posted on the web-site.
- What
are some
future
usages
of the
Aggie
LAWN?
We will continue to enhance our network. Information about additional features and enhancements will be provided once it has been made available.
