Title: WIFI CONNECTION POLICY
Doc. No. IT-014
Rev. No. 1
Classification: IT
Effective: November 1, 2007
Page 1 of 4
I.
Objective
This Policy is established to properly monitor and control the processes over the
granting and termination of access to the WIFI network.
II.
Owner
The Network Unit of Information Technology Center (ITC) is responsible for monitoring
the use of Wi-Fi, maintenance of user accounts and connections and network security.
III.
Scope
The policy covers the use of WI-FI in designated areas of the University through the
use of mobile equipment such as laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and the
like.
IV.
V.
Definition of Terms
1.
WIFI – Wireless Fidelity, is a popular term for a high frequency wireless local
area network.
2.
Access Type A – WiFi LAN access for students that shall be limited to browsing
sites that pass through the DLSU-D firewall system. User account with this
access is subject to re-activation based on enrollment status.
3.
Access Type B - WiFi LAN access for employees that shall allow access to
network resources as defined by the Network Unit. User account with this
access remains active based on employment status.
4.
Wireless Connection Configuration – an activity of the Network Unit which is
limited to maintenance of user accounts and testing of connections.
General Policy
1.
The wireless network is intended as a supplement to the wired network and for
use with portable electronic devices.
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
_________________________
Ma. Kristina R. Miciano
Head, Network Unit
ITC
_________________________
Emmylou F. Rodenas
Director, ITC
_________________________
Epifania D. Anfone, PhD
Vice Chancellor for Finance and
Administrative Services
Title: WIFI CONNECTION POLICY
Doc. No. IT-014
Rev. No. 1
Classification: IT
Effective: November 1, 2007
Page 2 of 4
2.
All members of the community who are enrolled in the wireless service shall be
governed by this Policy and the Policy on the Use of Internet Services.
2.1
WIFI access is free to both students and employees. For students the
registration shall be on semestral basis and is limited to one laptop per
requisitioner.
3.
University administrators, faculty and staff of DLSU-D may register their mobile
equipment such as laptops, PDAs and the like while students can register their
laptops only.
4.
Existing Wireless Access Points are virtually interconnected; thus, only one
wireless policy shall be implemented.
5.
Registration of accounts shall be made after completing the following
activities:
5.1
5.2
Accomplishment of the WIFI application form;
Configuration of portable device.
6.
During registration, the user account shall be combined with the Media Access
Control (MAC) address; thus a user account shall be registered to a specific
device.
7.
Upon account activation, user must ensure that a wireless card is properly
installed in the equipment.
8.
Network Unit is the authorized unit to handle wireless connection configuration
(activate accounts), suspend, reactivate, monitor and manage user accounts,
and administer security access of all the WIFI applications.
9.
Network Unit shall monitor access and compliance with this Policy and related
IT Policies. Any proven violation as stated in the faculty, staff and student
manuals shall be coordinated with the Compliance Office is subject to review
by Students Welfare and Formation Office (SWAFO) or Human Resource
Management Office (HRMO).
10.
For employees, access to the wireless network shall be terminated upon
resignation or termination.
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
_________________________
Ma. Kristina R. Miciano
Head, Network Unit
ITC
_________________________
Emmylou F. Rodenas
Director, ITC
_________________________
Epifania D. Anfone, PhD
Vice Chancellor for Finance and
Administrative Services
Title: WIFI CONNECTION POLICY
Doc. No. IT-014
Rev. No. 1
Classification: IT
Effective: November 1, 2007
Page 3 of 4
VI.
Procedure
1.
Requisitioner proceeds to the Network Unit with their mobile equipment and
presents to them the Registration Form & ID.
2.
The Network Unit inspects if a wireless adaptor is properly installed in the
mobile equipment.
3.
The Requisitioner fills-out the WIFI Application form.
4.
The Network Unit configures the mobile equipment and then gives the
Requisitioner his/her username & password.
5.
When an employee clearance is received at ITC, the Network Unit deletes the
corresponding employee’s user account to prevent the reactivation of the same
in the future.
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
_________________________
Ma. Kristina R. Miciano
Head, Network Unit
ITC
_________________________
Emmylou F. Rodenas
Director, ITC
_________________________
Epifania D. Anfone, PhD
Vice Chancellor for Finance and
Administrative Services
Title: WIFI CONNECTION POLICY
Doc. No. IT-014
Rev. No. 1
Classification: IT
Effective: November 1, 2007
Page 4 of 4
Flowchart
Requisitioner
Network Unit
Start
Proceeds to
Network unit with
their ME and
presents RF & ID
Inspects wireless
adaptor if properly
installed
Fills-out the WI-FI
application form
Configures the
mobile equipment
Gives the
username and
password
Network unit
deletes the user
account once the
employee resigns
End
VII. Related Documents
1.
2.
3.
WIFI Application Form
ITC Memo on WIFI
Hotspots List
Keywords: Wifi, wireless
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
_________________________
Ma. Kristina R. Miciano
Head, Network Unit
ITC
_________________________
Emmylou F. Rodenas
Director, ITC
_________________________
Epifania D. Anfone, PhD
Vice Chancellor for Finance and
Administrative Services