Upgrades to Residence Hall Wireless

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:35:53 -0400
eis, networks, project, wireless

The Residential Life office (RL) and the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) have partnered to implement a brand-new wireless system for on-campus residents.

Providing technology solutions that enhance the student experience is among DoIT’s core values and through this collaborative project we have:

Improved wireless access for students by enhancing wireless coverage in key areas.

Increased network speeds by installing over 2,500 new wireless access points with Wi-Fi 6 capabilities.

Reduced connectivity challenges by adopting a cloud-native architecture.

Created a personal, home-like experience through the new Retriever Home wireless network.

This project started more than 18 months ago when DoIT began working closely with the Office of Residential Life to test, pilot, and redesign the wireless system throughout the residential complexes. This project is the culmination of that collaboration and has been driven by the experience of student residents through Residential Student Association Townhalls, surveys, and other means of soliciting feedback from student residents.

This project would not have been possible without the tremendous effort of our student employees in the Network and Telecommunications teams of DoIT.

If you have any questions regarding this project, please click here to submit a request to the Network Team.

Thank you to our Network and Telecommunications Teams!

Top Row: Zachary Ervin, Anthony McKinzie, Kidus Solomon, Jacob Thompson

Bottom Row: Yumi Yee, Abir Samad, Erin Shields, Alina Aler, Alexis Garcia

Not Pictured: Daeun Oh, Ryan Cather, Joshua Garofalo, Jay Gepilano, Wardan Kazzalbach