UIUCnet Wireless Timeline

Introduction

This page presents information distributed to the campus about UIUCnet Wireless development from all phases of its implementation, from initial planning to ongoing updates to visions of the future. The most recent information is at the top of the list, and older links are further down the page.

Presentations and communications about the development of UIUCnet Wireless:

Fall '05 CCSP Presentation (PDF, 11/25/2005)
Plans for expanding UIUCnet Wireless coverage into campus public spaces and in conjunction with network upgrades, along with information about the standards UIUCnet Wireless currently supports and a look toward the future.

Campus Network Infrastructure Upgrade FAQ: Wireless FAQs (HTML, September 05)
Frequently asked questions about plans for future wireless developments related to the campus network infrastructure upgrade, including topics such as increased coverage, plans for public spaces, and Wi-Max.

Future directions for UIUCnet Wireless (HTML, 11/25/2003)
A discussion of the directions chosen for future development of UIUCnet Wireless, including integration of current and future wireless standards, current and future wireless cards, and new and simpler security options (UIUCnet QuickConnect) under development.

Fall '03 CCSP Presentation (PDF, 11/20/2003)
Presentation on the 2003 status of UIUCnet Wireless and the future directions to be taken as wireless technology standards develop, including a discussion of when and how to install and support the 802.11a and 802.11g standards. In addition, the presentation advises technical support providers on how to support both UIUCnet Wireless users and off-campus wireless users, with discussions of related security issues.

Summer Technology Series Talk, 7/19/2002
The PowerPoint version includes notes. This is a basic introduction to wireless Ethernet, not heavy on campus-specific information.
Web version (PowerPoint with notes) or Quick Time Movie

Fall '01 CCSP Presentation, (PDF, 11/7/2001)
A status report on the UIUCnet Wireless service.

CCSP letter (HTML, August 2001)
A warning about the flaws in the WEP security standard.

Fall '00 CCSP Presentation (PDF, 11/15/2000)
An overview of security and campus wireless issues.

Letter to CCSP (HTML, December 1999)
An overview of wireless technology.

As more information becomes available regarding security and the use of wireless on the UIUC campus, you will be able to find it here.

*CCSP is the Computer Consultant Suport Program.