Wireless LAN Expansion Proposal Presentation to the UTFAB Monday, March 5, 2007 Scott Baily, Associate Director for Networking,

UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal2 Outline Wireless LANs on campus History, current status, usage Project description, scope, benefit Funding request Time table 3-year plan Discussion

UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal3 Wireless LANs at CSU Began deploying wireless in 2000 Focused on areas of highest student concentration Lory Student Center, Morgan Library Clark Building, Eddy Building Engineering Building

UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal4 Wireless LANs at CSU Between 2001 and 2004 over $150K of central funds spent to develop wireless CSUIITE funding declined and wired infrastructure viewed as most critical Wireless is considered supplemental Colleges stepped up and self-funded expansion of central wireless network

UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal5 Current Status Over 400 access points installed Residence halls, at least common areas Student Center, Library, Acad. buildings Due to successful UTFAB project funded last year, 100% of academic buildings with GA classrooms are covered Colleges joint funded that effort

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UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal7 Campus Usage – Spring ‘07 Approximately 2,600 wireless VPN connections per day Peak load is about 350 concurrent users 1,250 unique users per day Does not include Morgan Library or residence halls

UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal8 Proposal Overview In response to an UTFAB request Supplemental coverage in 3 buildings Shepardson, A/Z (east), Clark B-wing Cost sharing from the colleges Outdoor coverage for west side of LSC, Monford Quad, and Engineering D-wing Cost sharing from AgSci & central funding

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UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal10 Benefit Expanded outdoor coverage – biggest request right now Improves coverage in academic buildings with existing wireless President Penley’s vision for technology to enhance learning & collaboration

UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal11 Funding Request As proposed, project will cost ~$45,000 Matching fund commitment at 50% level $22,500 from UTFAB ACNS will provide installation at no charge One time funding request No recurring costs over 3-year term

UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal12 Itemized Cost Estimates 3 Access Points$ 2, g upgrades$ 500 Outdoor Coverage$ 34,000 Conduit, installation$ 8,000 Total$ 45,000

UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal13 Time Table, Support Equipment would be ordered this spring Installation complete before fall ’07 classes begin Straightforward extension of existing wireless network Help desk would continue to support users ACNS network staff supports hardware

UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal14 3-year plan Purchase hardware and begin installation FY07 Support users and hardware through FY 2010 Maintenance, repair, & upgrade activities will include all centrally managed access points

UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal15 UTFAB Funding Criteria 1. Benefit as many students as possible Wireless devices becoming more commonplace; this project increases wireless availability 2. Ability to effectively utilize the fee Your decision. 3. Not funded by CFTCorrect 4. Adherence to budget and accountability Your decision. 5. Potential for direct student use Absolutely. 6. Effort and thought reflected in the plan Your decision. 7. Justification and clarity of project plan Your decision.

UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal16 UTFAB Funding Criteria 8.Level of financial co- sponsorship 50% 9. Contribution toward central vs. distributed technology Wireless networking viewed as a centrally managed resource 10. Cost and potential benefit Your decision

UTFAB - 03/05/2007Wireless Expansion Proposal17 Thank You! Discussion and questions are most welcome