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IV. Network Considerations
Tufts' campus network supports TCP/IP transport between buildings and to off-campus locations. Support to the desktop consists of Ethernet service at various speeds (10, 100 or 1,000 megabits per second). A number of standards, which have been adopted and published, govern network use. (More detail on these can be found at www.net.tufts.edu):
- Only one computer or network-attached device may be connected to any given network outlet. Additional outlets can be ordered if a room must house more computers than there are outlets.
- Any device that can provide connectivity to other computers may not be connected to the campus network.
- Any device which is causing network problems will be disconnected (with notice, if possible).
- Computers connected to the network must adopt security precautions to deny access to others and prevent take-over for "denial of service" attacks.
The questions below are formulated to reflect these standards and are designed to ensure that purchased equipment will successfully integrate and will not interfere with others. If you have questions, please contact the listed resource for assistance.
Resources:
Marc Jimenez, Mike Goguen
- Will your purchase require network protocols other than TCP/IP?
If so, the equipment probably won't work at Tufts. - Does the equipment you're purchasing require a type of connection other than Ethernet?
If so, it probably won't integrate with the network. - Does the equipment under consideration require more than one Ethernet connection per unit?
If it does, some special configuration may be needed. - Does the device being purchased provide Ethernet connections for other pieces of equipment?
If so, it violates published standards and won't be permitted on the network. - Does the equipment being purchased act as a firewall or deny other kinds of network traffic?
If so, it can create generalized network problems. - Does the equipment provide wireless connectivity or otherwise use radio frequencies in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed bands?
If so, it is prohibited at Tufts.
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