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Wireless local area networking (WLAN) means the ability to connect to a local area network with a computer without plugging in a wire, and should not be confused as having anything to do with a cellular phone. It is not a service that extends off of the UCF campus, and is intended for the use of UCF students and employees only. UCF's wireless is an extension of its wired network, installed primarily for convenience of networking use, and to help overcome limitations that may prevent a wired network connection from being installed in a particular location. Wireless should be viewed only as a supplement to the wired network, and in no way as its replacement. All departments on campus should plan on installing standard wired connections in all areas they occupy, and should then think about adding wireless coverage as a feature. Wireless will not be supported as a replacement for a wired connection where wired connections can be installed. Because of bandwith limitations, primary uses for wireless include surfing the web, checking and sending email, copying or opening small files from the network or internet, or any other application that uses very little bandwith. Applications that will not work well over the wireless are audio or video streaming, or transferring large files. The wireless network on campus is made possible by installing Access Points (APs) in various locations around campus to generate the wireless signal. Each of these APs have a range of 100 to 150 feet indoors. Therefore, a typical building may have from 10 to 20 APs installed to generate enough signal to cover the entire building. We are also installing outdoor antennas so that wireless will be available outside buildings. To use this signal, you must be within range of one of these APs. Check the Signal Coverage page for locations that a wireless signal is available.
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