Purpose - The Wireless Communication Standard prohibits connection to the UTSA network via unapproved wireless communication mechanisms. Only wireless systems that meet the criteria of this standard are approved for connection.

Audience - The Wireless Communication Standard applies equally to all individuals who use any UTSA information resources.

1. All Wireless Access Points/Base Stations connected to the UTSA network must be registered and approved by the Office of information Technology (OIT).  These access points/base stations are subject to periodic penetration tests and audits.

2. All wireless Local Area Network (LAN) access must use UTSA-approved vendor products and security configurations. These products and configurations are subject to change as the campus requirements change and the wireless implementation program expands.

3. UTSA data must not be transmitted via wireless methods to or from a portable computing device unless approved wireless transmission protocols, along with approved encryption techniques, are utilized.

4. Radio Frequency (RF) devices, such as cordless phones, must be set up to operate in an RF spectrum other than 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz. If the device cannot operate in an alternate range, then OIT must be contacted so that RF channel assignments can be coordinated to minimize the RF interference. RF interference works both ways -- by degrading the performance of Air Rowdy (UTSA's wireless system) as well as the device.