Wireless Infrastructure and Services Plan   

 

NICCS will provide the following wireless services on a "rollout" basis to NIC students, faculty, departments and members of the public visiting campus.  Public services may be chargeable in the future but will initially be implemented as free services.

 

A “buildout” of infrastructure will continue in FY05 via Computer Services Project #9, funded for $ 20,500.  The intent of Project #9 is to provide a more stable network with improved data throughput for both wired and wireless network segments.  Michael Slupczynski is the Project Manager.  Campus partners will also be sought for assistance with the buildout.

 

Buildout of Wireless Infrastructure

 

Services will be provided using the current FY05 Project #9 to the following buildings in a “pilot” approach.  Advertising of services will occur as they are tested, secured and made reliable.

Existing WAPs (10) will be readied for placement on a VLAN in campus buildings.  Buildings will be supplied wireless service according to this schedule:

 

  1. Edminster Student Union
  2. Molstead Library and Computer Center.
  3. Siebert building basement – Computer Science classroom
  4. McLain Hall.
  5. Riverbend (Post Falls) lobby.
  6. Hedlund building
  7. Sherman building
  8. Boswell Hall
  9. Lee Hall
  10. Seiter Hall

 

In cases where an entire building needs wireless coverage, an array of access points will be implemented. In areas of smaller need, coverage will be done with a single access point, providing a ‘Hot Spot’ of wireless access.

 

 

Wireless services – Initial “rollout”

 

Initial services available via 802.11 wireless or other (TBD) wireless protocols will include:

 

A.      Internet attachment for personal computers, mobile computing devices, and wireless capable PDA’s.

B.       Integration of various wireless services, such as LCD projectors, wireless keyboards/mice, and wireless PDA synchronization.

         

The approach will be to obtain adequate signal in public areas, classrooms and offices in that order.  Site surveys and other tests will be conducted while these pilot implementations are underway. This list may be altered to provide greater services as knowledge is gained.

 

Communication

 

Netsys and User Services will work together closely with faculty, students and staff to maximize the investment with beneficial class projects, learning opportunities and efficiencies from this project.  The plan and coverage map will be web published.