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Revised 8/11/04

In support of the academic mission of the university, Indiana University of Pennsylvania provides students with in-room network connections through the Residential Network (ResNet). To ensure all university members have access to these computing resources, it is the responsibility of every residential student to use the ResNet network and associated resources responsibly and in compliance with all federal, state, local, IUP, and Housing and Residence Life laws, regulations and policies.

In order to facilitate the administration of the ResNet program and to maintain equitable use of information technology resources, the following policies apply to the use of this service.

·       ResNet services and wiring may not be modified or extended beyond the area of their intended use. This applies to all network wiring, hardware, and data ports.

·       The use of hubs, switches, routers and wireless access points are prohibited in all residential buildings.  No more than one PC can be attached to each data port.

·       Attempts to compromise security of another computing resource including but not limited to port scanning is prohibited.

·       Setting your PC to use a static IP address is not allowed.  You must use the IP address assigned to your PC by IUP’s DHCP server.

·       No server software of any type is allowed to be run on PCs connected to the Residential Network.  This includes but is not limited to peer to peer file server software such as Kazaa, Ares, BitTorrent and Blubster, Web servers, email servers, ftp servers, database servers, DHCP servers, domain servers and gamers servers.

·       All PCs on the residential network must have updated virus protection installed.

·       All PCs on the residential network must have operating systems with the latest updates installed. 

·       Once you have plugged into a data port in your assigned housing assignment it becomes your data port.  Residents are prohibited from plugging into another port unless a room change has been approved and the student has moved into the new assignment.

·       ResNet may not be used to provide Internet access to anyone outside of the university community for any purpose.

·       ResNet is a shared resource. Therefore, the use of network applications that inhibit or interfere with the use of the network by others is not permitted.  Examples include but are not limited to: use of an IP address not registered to you; use of an application which utilizes an unusually high portion of the bandwidth for extended periods of time.

·       ResNet cannot be used for commercial purposes. 

·       Forgery or other misrepresentation of one's identity via electronic or any other form of communication could result in prosecution under state and federal laws.

·       Students are personally responsible for all use of their computer and network connection and will be held accountable for any violation that occurs in connection with their use. Students should allow their computers to be used by others only with full understanding of the potential consequences of such action.

Violations of this ResNet Acceptable Use Policy and/or the Policies and Regulations Regarding Student Behavior (http://old.www.iup.edu/studentconduct/source/) will be adjudicated, as appropriate, through the judicial system.  Sanctions imposed as a result of such violations may include, but are not limited to:

·       Suspension or Termination of residential network access

·       Monetary reimbursement to the university and/or other injured parties

·       In addition, violations may be prosecuted under applicable civil or criminal laws.

By connecting a personal computer to the ResNet service, the student agrees to abide by the university's regulations regarding the use of the residential network as detailed in this policy, the Source, the Residence Hall Housing License Agreement, the Choices and Changes Handbook for Residence Hall Living, the Undergraduate Catalog and all relevant local, state and federal laws, including the The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998.

It is further understood that ResNet network access is a privilege that can and will be revoked if actions by an individual are deemed detrimental to and/or inappropriate in the use of the network and its functioning and may also result in other university, local, state or federal charges.

For more information about IUP's Residential Network call 724-357-2596, or email iup-resnet@iup.edu. 

You can also visit our website at:  http://old.www.iup.edu/house/resnet/