GUIDELINES AND POLICIES FOR BCT CAMPUS WIFI

Wi-Fi, Wireless Fidelity, is wireless networking technology used to provide wireless Internet connections through radio waves. It can link a group of computers without wires. Most computer device (eg. notebook) and mobile device (eg. mobile phones, PDAs, tablets like iPad) has built-in Wi-Fi connection functionality, allowing users connect to the Internet wirelessly. The BCT WIRELESS LAN is provided to facilitate and support teaching or academic activities required in the College. The Wi-Fi network is part of the Campus Network which is managed and administered by the BCT technician. Use of the Wi-Fi network is governed by the guidelines and policies

Proper Use
Wi-Fi network users should ensure their computer systems are properly configured and operated so that they do not cause inconveniences to other Wi-Fi network users and the campus network users. Wi-Fi network is provided in support of teaching or related academic activities to access Campus Network and Internet in classrooms and libraries. Use of Wi-Fi network for other purposes should be discussed with and approved by the Administration. Wi-Fi network users should get their network password from the BCT technician. Setting up routing or other special network functions is prohibited. Servers set up for the provision of ftp/web/vnc/telnet/ssh services for campus users are allowed subject to the following conditions:

No extensive loading that affects the performance of the campus network, nor monopolization of the campus network resources in terms of bandwidth. Server connections that violate these guidelines will be terminated without further notice. For the support of teaching, research and student services

User Rights and Responsibilities

Wi-Fi network users have the following rights and responsibilities: Producing excessive network traffic such as broadcasting and sending massive messages and unsolicited emails is prohibited. Setting up routing or other special network functions is prohibited.

Development of networking software in Wi-Fi network is prohibited. Sharing of accounts is prohibited. Users are responsible at all time for using the Wi-Fi network in a manner that is ethical, legal, and not to the detriment of others. Users are responsible for the licenses of the software installed in their computer. Users are responsible for any and all activities initiated from their computer. Users are responsible for the security settings of their computer or notebook systems. Social networking sites are prohibited (facebook, twitter, etc. ) Users of Wi-Fi network who violate the terms and conditions set forth in this document will result in temporary or permanent loss of the access privilege to Wi-Fi network. Offences which are in violation of law and also take extra cautions when using the Wi-Fi service.