Wireless was first introduced on 杏吧原创 campus in summer 2004. 聽The demand for wireless services has increased significantly over the years.
Month and Year |
Concurrent Devices Connected |
| 厂别辫迟别尘产别谤听2013 | 7,588 |
| September 2014 | 12,494 |
| 厂别辫迟别尘产别谤听2015 | 14,385 |
| September 2016 | 18,260 |
ITS has made significant enhancements to support the increased demand, including adding new access points and implementing the latest in wireless technology.
The infographic below highlights the history of Wireless at 杏吧原创.
Wireless at 杏吧原创 University: Accessible Transcript
A look into the history of wireless on campus.
Wireless is Introduced
- 2004: 杏吧原创 tests two access points in Robertson Hall
- 2005: There are 50 access points on campus. 聽Coverage is less than 1%.
Coverage Expands
- 2008: There are 100 access points and 14,000 unique devices connected per month. 聽802.11n is introduced.
- 2011: There are 400 access points and 32,000 unique devices connected per month. 聽Coverage is 36%.
- 2012: There are 550 access points and 46,000 unique devices connected per month. 聽Coverage is 50%.
Satisfaction is Up. 聽Demand Increases.
- 2014: 100% coverage in academic buildings. 聽Outdoor access points added. 聽Surveys show wireless satisfaction is up.
- 2015: Demand for wireless grows – 71,000 unique devices connected in one month.
Now: More Access Points Added. 聽Latest Technology Deployed.
- Access points in academic buildings support 802.11ac.
- There are now 1,600 access points on campus.
- An all-time high of 18,000 concurrent users was reached.