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Security & Usage
Secure Connection
Privacy Warning
Ethical and responsible use is expected at UNLV
Wireless Netiquette

Secure Connection
If you would like to take advantage of having a secure connection, instructions are available for Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Mac OS X.  Installing the L2TP client also has the added feature of automatic login to the UNLV wireless network.

Windows XP
Windows 2000
Mac OS X

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Privacy Warning
Wireless technologies are still relatively insecure. By using UNLV Wireless Network you are accepting that it is possible, though difficult, for others on this network to intercept the information you send and receive through the network.

It is very important to make certain your computer always has the latest antivirus software and security patches installed.

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Ethical and responsible use is expected at UNLV
UNLV Wireless Network is a part of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas information technology environment. You must be authorized to use this resource. As an authorized user, by your use of this resource, you have implicitly agreed to abide by the highest standards of responsibility to your colleagues -- the students, faculty, staff, and external users who share this environment. You are required to comply with all University policies, state, and federal laws concerning appropriate use of information technology. Non-compliance is considered a serious breach of community standards and may result in disciplinary or legal action.

Read more about the University of Nevada, Las Vegas policies concerning the ethical and responsible use of information technology resources at: http://www.unlv.edu/infotech/itcc/policy.html

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Wireless Netiquette
The wireless LAN is intended to enable mobility, not as a replacement for hardwired Ethernet connections such as those found in Campus Computing Sites, University Housing student residence hall rooms, and offices in University of Nevada, Las Vegas buildings. Since it is a moderate performance network and a shared resource, some netiquette applies:

  • Do not download large files over the wireless network.
  • Do not stream video or audio (larger than 50 Kbps) over the wireless network

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