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Wireless security - Central Campus
Current wireless technology does not provide dedicated bandwidth per machine as do switched wired networks. The bandwidth available will vary as a function of the number of users in a given coverage area and your machines distance from the wireless transceiver (Access Point).
For these reasons we stress, that while providing welcome mobility, wireless networks do not currently provide performance on a par with wired networks. While perfectly acceptable for email and some Web browsing it is not suitable for high-demand applications such as video/audio streaming, access to University financial applications, or large file transfers.
Wireless networks also provide a somewhat lower level of security than wired networks. Users should consider wireless networks insecure and utilize VPN or the encrypted wireless network.
