Wireless Network
The UIC community wireless network identifies itself as UIC-WiFi. The UIC-WiFi uses WPA2 Enterprise Security. WPA2 Enterprise includes AES encryption and 802.1x authentication. The specific authentication method that we use is PEAP-MSCHAPv2.
Only current students, faculty, and staff can use the UIC-WiFi. Visitors to UIC may be eligible to use UIC-Guest or eduroam.
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AVAILABLE TO: Faculty | Students | Staff
FUNDED BY: Basic Bundle | University (Student Areas)
Features
UIC-WiFi uses WPA2 Enterprise Security. WPA2 Enterprise implements the 802.11i security standard, which includes AES encryption and 802.1x authentication. The specific authentication method that we use is PEAP–MSCHAPv2.
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Requirements
- Your valid UIC NetID and password for user authentication
- The wireless network’s certificate, which ensures that your device is actually connecting to UIC-WiFi
- To be close enough to an UIC-WiFi ACCC public wireless access point
Applicability
Everyone using the UIC wireless networks must abide by the ACCC Acceptable Use Policy. There are additional bandwidth and file-sharing limitations on the networks, described in the Acceptable Use Policy for Res-Net and the UIC Public Wireless Networks.
Cost
The UIC-WiFi public network may be used by members of the UIC community at no charge. Students who reside in UIC residence halls must pay the Res-Net charge; this part of the UIC-WiFi network is not public.
Vistors to UIC may be eligible to use either UIC-Guest or eduroam.
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Service Level Agreement
| Service Request Fulfillment Time | Standard connections are automatic with valid UIC credentials. Requesting a new access point is determined after an initial site survey with an Technology Solutions Network Technician. |
|---|---|
| Incident Resolution Time | 3-5 business days unless blueprints are required from Facilities Management |
| Service Availability | 24x7 |
| Maintenance Window(s) | Approved Technology Solutions maintenance window(s) |
| Service Notification Channel(s) | Technology Solutions Service Notices |
| Reviewed to Ensure SLA Meets Business Requirements | Provisional SLA - Currently under IT Governance review |
| Date Reviewed | Provisional SLA - Currently under IT Governance review |
| Service Owner: Jelene Crehan (Interim) |