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Information Technology Department


Residence Hall Network Usage Policy

Using the Unity College Network from your room in the residence halls is a privilege. In order to retain that privilege there are a few rules that need to be followed. These rules are in place to ensure that the network is used as it is intended to be and that it functions properly for all users. Violation of any of these guidelines will result in judicial action and possible loss of network privileges.

  • The Unity College Network is intended to support the academic, educational and research efforts of the students and employees of Unity College. Only members of the college community are entitled to use it. It may not be used to support moneymaking activities, advertise a commercial business or to support a personal business.
  • In the residence halls the student assigned to a given network connection is responsible for all activity originating from it. Students may not tamper with the network wiring or hardware other than that which is in the student's computer. If there is a problem with the network connection, report it to the Network Administrator at extension 316 or 277.
  • Under no circumstances may a computer connected to the Unity College Network use an IP address other than that which is assigned to it by the IT department.
  • Only one computer may be connected to any jack in the residence halls. No network devices other than a single, Ethernet network interface card may be connected to the jack.
  • No servers of any sort may be run on the Unity College Network other than those specifically approved and installed by the Information Technology Department. This includes, but is not limited to, running any server version of Windows (NT, 2000, XP), Novell Netware or any form of UNIX in a server configuration. This also includes, but is not limited to, using any computer or device to provide services such as DNS, DHCP, BOOTP, WINS, FTP, or HTTP (including Windows Personal Web server).  Peer to Peer file sharing servers such as Kazaa, Morpheus, LimeWire and similar programs are strictly prohibited.
  • In the event that a computer begins sending signals to the network that are disruptive to the operation of the network, the connection to that computer will be disconnected to protect the network.  IT staff will assist the user in diagnosing the problem and re-enabling the connection once fixed.
  • Students may not possess or use any hardware or software designed to interfere with the security of the network or devices connected to it. (See Telephones below)
  • The Unity College Network is the property of Unity College.  Any information traversing it is also the property of Unity College. Under normal circumstances the privacy of the users of the network will be respected, but in the event of an investigation into a security or performance problem on the network the contents of network traffic may be recorded and examined.
  • Students may not use the network to engage in software piracy or copyright infringement. Sharing software with other network users is not permitted unless the student has obtained licensing for that software which specifically permits the student to share copies of it.
  • Students may not use the network to violate any federal, state or local laws or statutes nor may the student use the network to violate any policy of Unity College.
  • Unity College will perform regular scans of the network to detect non-compliant and/or malfunctioning computers and software.  Computers detected as violating the terms of usage for the Unity College network will be disconnected from access to the network at the discretion of Information Services and will only be re-connected when the problems have been resolved to the satisfaction of the Information Services staff.
  • Students are ultimately responsible for the operation and maintenance of their computer.  Use of anti-virus software and frequent updates to both the operating system and anti-virus files (via Windows Update and your anti-virus vendors update service) are required. This policy is subject to change without prior notice. Please check the web site http://www.unity.edu/Academic/SupportServices/Technology/Technology.aspx for the policy currently in effect.
  • Telephones. Portable (cordless) phones that operate on the 2.4GHz channel are banned from campus. These phones interfere with the operation of wireless networks. If a phone that operates at 2.4GHz is found on campus, the college will confiscate it.