Felicity
I think you might have misunderstood me. We have a policy that NO laptops can be used on the wired network purely because IT Services could guarantee that every laptop using the 'wired' network would have the latest virus definitions and be virus/malware free.
Our wireless network *should* be available throughout all 3 campuses - there will obviously be some 'black' spots but these are normally rectified if and when they are discovered.
Students can access ALL the software via Desktop Anywhere over the wireless network that they could normally access by using the lab PC/terminals/wired machines.
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. on behalf of Felicity Burgess
Sent: Mon 29/10/2007 16:45
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Using laptops to access the network
That sounds similar to what happened during my undergrad course at
Southampton (can't comment on now). It was very frustrating, as wireless
network coverage did not extend to all the 'wired' computer rooms, meaning
I had to use less than ideal technology for our compulsory study skills
workshops (i.e. NMH as screenreader rather than Supernova, and mouse rather
than joystick).
Quoting Tim Cunningham <[log in to unmask]>:
> At Northumbria University students cannot use laptops on the 'wired'
> network. They can however gain access to several wireless networks
> using Desktop Anywhere (Citrix/Terminal Services).
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Louise Davies
> Sent: 29 October 2007 11:55
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Using laptops to access the network
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>
> Hi
>
> Could you advise me of any policies or procedures you have in place that
> allow students, who have been assessed for a laptop through DSA, to
> access your college/university networks?
>
> How do you prevent potential virus contamination?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Louise
>
> Louise Davies
> Learner Support Tutor for Deaf Students
> Student Services
> Southport College
> Mornington Road
> Southport
> PR9 0TT
> Tel: (voice/text) 01704 392672
> Fax: 01704 540296
> My working days are Mondays, Tuesdays and Friday mornings.
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