ResNet Acceptable Use Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to set forth the regulations for the use of ResNet, the residential computing network, at Western Michigan University.
Scope
This policy applies to everyone living in WMU residence halls.
Policy Statement(s)
- Residential
Computing network services and wiring may not be modified or extended
beyond the area of their intended use. This applies to all network
wiring, hardware, and in-room jacks.
- Wireless
access points or equipment, such as routers, may not be installed
or used as due to the close proximity of other residents, they
may cause interference with others' use of the network. See
Wireless Western Guidelines.
- The residential
network may not be used to provide Internet access to anyone outside
of, or within, the University community for any purposes.
- WMU-specific
or commercially obtained network resources may not be retransmitted
outside of, or within, the University community.
- The
residential network is a shared resource. Thus, network use or applications
which inhibit or interfere with the use of the network by others are
not permitted. (For example, using an IP address not registered to
you, or applications which use an unusually high portion of the bandwidth
for extended periods of time, thus inhibiting the use of the network
by others, are not permitted).
- Use
of the residential network must comply with all University's policies.
- Forgery
or other misrepresentation of one's identity via electronic or any
other form of communication is a violation.
- Prosecution
under State and Federal laws may also apply.
- Only
those computer accounts for which the resident has authorization may
be used.
You may not use your connection to:
- Run
a business or organization for profit or non-profit purposes.
- Monitor
data on the network by means of any monitoring or "sniffing"
software.
- Provide
a pass-through site to other campus hosts, provide remote login (e.g.
telnet access) on your computer for others than yourself.
- Set up a router to provide wireless connections.
- Provide
information to others on the Network such as newsfeeds, Anonymous
FTP site, BBS, UUCP site, web hosting, etc.
- Harass,
libel, or slander anyone or fraudulent representations.
- Copy
or transmit copyrighted material.
- Post
or send obscene, pornographic, sexually explicit, or offensive material.
- Post
or send material that is contrary to the mission or values of the
University.
Justification
Residential
computing at Western Michigan University provides wired in-room, and in some cases, wireless,
connection services in on-campus residences in support of the educational
mission of the University. It is the responsibility of each resident
to use these services appropriately and in compliance with all University,
city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Enforcement
- The Office
of Information Technology reserves the right to terminate any network connection without notice should it be determined that network traffic
generated from said connection drastically inhibits or interferes with
the use of the network by others.
- Failure
to comply with the above policy may result in termination of
network services and loss of computing resource privileges. In addition, any person found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action as defined by current University policy.
- If your
in-room network connection is terminated due to violations of the above
policies, and you subsequently register legitimately or rectify the
problem, you may be charged a $30 port-reactivation fee to regain access
to the network. This fee is in addition to the normal
semester fee.
Reference
Revised: 12/2011
