One recent innovation in UCInet has been the initiation of a wireless computing infrastructure at UCI.
Based on the 802.11b standard, UCInet Mobile Access (http://www.nacs.uci.edu/ucinet/mobile/) began with installations in Engineering Gateway, GSM, the Main Library, Gateway Study Center, and the Student Center. Since then, the Science Library, the Physical Sciences Nobel Courtyard, the Cal-IT2 suite on the 4th floor of Engineering Tower, and within the Administration building, Research & Graduate Studies and the conference room 107 have been added.
NACS has identified funds for expansion of UCInet Mobile Access, and schools have been asked where the next targets for coverage should be. We expect the wireless network to be of increasing importance to the campus. Installations are proceeding in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, Biological Sciences, Engineering, College of Medicine, and the Beckman Center.
NACS recognizes some individuals and departments have installed their own wireless access points. NACS recommends checking with us before installing any new access points to insure proper configuration. For workgroups looking into adding wireless networking, NACS would prefer to install wireless in your area for you. If the workgroup covers initial hardware costs, NACS will install, manage, and monitor the equipment at no cost. Working together in this way, UCI will enjoy a uniform campuswide wireless network