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1.
Introduction
The CUHK Wireless LAN (named as Wi-Fi network below) is provided
to facilitate and support teaching or academic
activities required in the University.
The
Wi-Fi network is part of the Campus Network which
is managed and administered by the Information
Technology Services Centre, ITSC.
Use of the Wi-Fi network is governed by the guidelines
and policies described in the Handbook -
RGEN002 - Computer Network, Policies and
Guidelines on Access and Usage and in this
document.
2.
Proper Use
Wi-Fi network users should ensure their computer
systems are properly configured and operated
so that they do not cause inconveniences to
other Wi-Fi network users and the campus network
users.
2.1
Wi-Fi network is provided in support of teaching
or related academic activities to access
Campus Network and Internet in lecture theatres, classrooms and libraries.
Use of Wi-Fi network for other purposes should
be discussed with and approved by the ITSC
staff.
2.2 Wi-Fi network users should get their network
addresses automatically; a valid network address
will be granted when connected. Use of other
network address is prohibited.
2.3
Setting up routing or other special network
functions is prohibited.
2.4 Servers set up for
the provision of ftp/web/vnc/telnet/ssh services
for campus users are allowed subject to the following
conditions:
- No extensive loading that affects the performance
of the campus network, nor monopolization of
the campus network resources in terms of bandwidth.
Server connections that violate these guidelines
will be terminated without further notice.
- For the support of teaching, research and
student services
- Not to harm the campus network. ITSC reserves
the right to prohibit the running of other
servers which are harmful to the network (e.g.
system services such as DHCP)
3.
User Rights and Responsibilities
Wi-Fi network users have the following rights
and responsibilities:
3.1 Producing excessive network traffic such as broadcasting and sending massive messages and unsolicited emails is prohibited.
3.2 Setting up routing or other special network functions is prohibited.
3.3 Development of networking software in Wi-Fi network is prohibited.
3.4 Sharing of accounts is prohibited.
3.5 Users are responsible at all time for using the Wi-Fi network in a manner that is ethical, legal, and not to the detriment of others.
3.6 Users are responsible for the licenses of the software installed in their computer.
3.7 Users are responsible for any and all activities initiated from their computer.
3.8
Users are responsible for the security
settings of their computer or notebook systems.
3.9
Users have the right to access the
campus network and Internet and use applications
including e-mail, FTP, Telnet, WWW, news
and etc.
3.10 Users of Wi-Fi network whom violate the terms and conditions set forth in this document will result in temporary or permanent loss of the access privilege to Wi-Fi network. Offences which are in violation of law usually will result in immediate loss of access privilege of Wi-Fi network and will be reported to the appropriate University or law enforcement authorities.
3.11 Users should read the Best Practices For Accessing Public Wi-Fi Service and also take extra cautions when using the Wi-Fi service.
4.
ITSC Staff Rights and Responsibilities
4.1
ITSC staff is responsible for the design,
operation and management of Wi-Fi network, including
provision of security measures at the network
level.
4.2
In the event of severe network problem which
arises from the Wi-Fi network user's computer
system and causing severe damage to the University
user community, ITSC staff has the right
to terminate the network connection of the
user's computer system without making prior
notice to the user.
4.3
The ITSC staff has the responsibility to
provide advance notice of Wi-Fi network unavailability
due to regular maintenance, upgrades or changes
so that Wi-Fi network users may plan for their
works. However, in the event of an emergency,
the ITSC staff has the right to shut down
the whole or partial Wi-Fi network with little
or no advance notification. Every effort
will be made to give users a chance to save
their work before the Wi-Fi network is taken out
of service. In the event that a Wi-Fi network
connected computer presents an immediate
security risk to equipment, software or data
in campus network, ITSC staff has the right
to terminate this connection without prior
notice.
5.
Enforcement
5.1
Wi-Fi network users violating
the guidelines and policies set forth in
the Handbook - " The Chinese University
of Hong Kong, Computer Services Centre/Information
Technology Services Unit, Computer
Network, Policies and Guidelines on Access
and Usage" will be subject to penalties
as described in section 9 - "Enforcement"
of the Handbook.
5.2
Wi-Fi network users violating the guidelines
and policies set forth in this document may
result in temporary or permanent loss of
the access privilege to the Wi-Fi network. Offenses
which are in violation of local laws usually
result in immediate loss of access privilege
to the Wi-Fi network, and will be reported to
the appropriate University and law enforcement
authorities.
User
Support Division
Information Technology Services Centre
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