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Vol. 99 Issue 5
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November 9, 2011 •
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stmurattlernews.com
3 NEWS
University celebrates international education
10 FEATURES
Students share experiences as commuters
12 ENTERTAINMENT
Although the library is one of the current places that gets Wi-Fi, the university plans to expand it to other campus buildings. / Photo by Rubi Doria.
Batman: Arkham City new game is thrilling
15 SPORTS
Volleyball seniors say farewell at final game
University strengthens connections Wi-Fi is expected to be available in all academic buildings by spring 2012.
By Austin W. Newton Staff Writer
With the current installation of Wi-Fi access points and a new Internet phone system, university officials expect to initiate a network authentication process as their next project after completing the wireless expansion. The university recently increased the broadband bandwidth and installed a new $2 million Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system. Installation, which began in November, is currently taking place with the setup of Wi-Fi access points and cabling to increase the saturation and coverage to all academic buildings and halls. The six-week project is expected to be finished at the beginning of the spring semester.
The new network expansion plans to cover all university academic buildings and academic halls with 100 percent Wi-Fi coverage so that faculty, staff and students can access a strong wireless signal from their laptops and mobile devices. The project will cover 25 additional classrooms and other locations with complete wireless network coverage and add wireless areas to the Bill Greehey Arena and common areas located in the second floor of the University Center. The area around Java City/Subway and Founders Hall courtyard will also be covered. This Wi-Fi expansion will cost approximately $117,000. The new outdoor sports complex indoor spaces will also have Wi-Fi coverage when construction is complete.
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