Information Technology Services
Resnet
Network Overview
SUNY Institute of Technology’s Network (SITNet) is a state-of-the-art, high-speed infrastructure that supports a broad range of academic, administrative, and student computing requirements. The network provides more than 4,500 physical connection points as well as wireless access throughout the campus, it represents a major capital investment on the part of the Institute.
In recent years SUNYIT has invested over $3 Million to enhance its network infrastructure. The network consists of a dedicated 150 MB gateway connection, multiple Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) backbone connections distributed between campus buildings, campus network connection speeds of 100, 1000 Mbps or greater. Our latest implementation consisted of wireless internet access throughout the campus.
SUNYIT currently maintains a policy of not blocking Internet content. No specific type of network traffic is denied access unless outlined in policy documents or determined to be detrimental to the network as outlined in any publicly published Internet network security alert. However, elements of traffic control and network security are routinely used and students should be aware that using particular applications on the network may contribute to a degradation of service of their network access.
In an effort to protect the campus data network we have implemented Network Access Control also known as Cisco Clean Access. Cisco Clean Access is a network connection and compliance management solution that ensures that computers connecting to the SUNYIT network are protected against malicious threats such as viruses, worms, Trojans as well as known software vulnerabilities that have been exploited. All systems using SUNYIT’s Residence Hall Networks or Wireless Networks must authenticate through this system.