With the rapidly growing popularity of low cost wireless Ethernet come some obstacles to the proper operation and performance of this technology. Due to the shared nature of the rather small 2.4 GHz ISM band, we all must be aware of the potential negative effects of interfering wireless devices.

Examples of wireless devices which can interfere, especially with the 2.4 GHz ISM band which is used for Wireless Ethernet include:

• 2.4 GHz spread spectrum cordless phones
• 2.4 GHz consumer short distance wireless video links
• Wireless Ethernet Access Points including the Apple Airport Base Station and the Macintosh computer operating as a software base station.
• Any computer operating in IEEE 802.11b Ad-Hoc mode
• Some scientific equipment.

Non-CUIT network devices that use the unlicensed frequencies in the 2.4 GHz (802.11b and 802.11g devices) and 5.8 GHz (802.11a) bands are not permitted in dorms, academic, or administrative buildings without explicit approval from CUIT management. Wireless devices are permitted in AptNet buildings.

Your cooperation is appreciated and will ensure an efficient and well-structured wireless network.