Mark Franklin presentation

1. Wireless Network Developments Mark Franklin Voice & Data Support Manager - CiCS

2. Wireless – Our Position 2010 Over 300 Access Points Quite a lot but fewer than many universities Some Russell Group have 1,000+ No expansion strategy or central funding Projects paid for them Depts paid for them Core wireless network restricting development

3. Wireless – Our Position 2010 Three services – eduroam, Unishef, guest Only supported 802.11 b/g Encountering problems with high density of users – esp IC, St George’s Library Management and usage info quite poor ‘Thick’ rather than ‘Thin’ access points

4. Wireless – Moving Forward Core upgrade and accelerated roll-out 2009-11 Better, faster, more capable access points ‘Thin’ rather than ‘Thick” Aiming for extra 200 (in addition to projects) In consultation with Faculties etc Upgrade existing access points for new system Protecting investment Improved installs/manageability Better local signing

5. Wireless – Moving Forward Unishef will disappear Support provided for those affected Possibility that wireless password will be LDAP and not RATS 802.11n available in some areas Wireless still remains a complimentary layer over wired network – for now!

9. Wireless – Longer Term Benefits Potential power savings Fewer outlets, less network kit Portable devices come to the fore More flexible use of services and space More info: www.shef.ac.uk/cics/wireless