Wireless Network Upgrade - Winter Break

The Network Services Department will be upgrading the UTPA wireless network throughout the Winter Break.  Starting December 21st we will be replacing over 300 wireless access points all through campus.  We expect to finish replacing access points the second week in January in time for the start of the Spring 2010 semester. 

 

During this time there is a slight chance that you may experience some wireless connectivity issues.  This would only occur during the time of the actual installation of the new access point, given the fact that it will need to go through a short “boot up” process once powered. Such periods should last no more than a minute.  Please bear with us as we will make every effort to minimize the impact to the UTPA community. Please note ONLY the wireless network will be impacted by this work. All other intra-campus and Internet connectivity should not be affected.

 

Should you experience any problems, especially after January 15, 2010, please contact the Helpdesk at extension x2020. In addition, please feel free to forward this information to staff and faculty in your departments who may find this information pertinent.

 

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Jesús Ríos <jrios@utpa.edu>

Network Services Department

The University of Texas - Pan American