Prohibited Wireless Devices

To ensure stable, high-performance Wi-Fi across campus, certain types of devices are not permitted . These devices interfere with campus Wi-Fi operations and can cause widespread performance issues for nearby users. 

 Prohibited Device Types 

 

 

 

 

 

 Category 

 Examples 

 

 

 

 

 Personal routers and access points 

 Home Wi-Fi routers, mesh nodes, “travel” routers, wireless printers acting as access points 

 

 

 Mobile hotspots and tethering 

 Phone or tablet hotspot mode, dedicated hotspot devices (e.g., Verizon Jetpack, Nighthawk M1) 

 

 

 Wi-Fi extenders and repeaters 

 Range extenders, signal boosters, wireless bridges 

 

 

 Ad-hoc or peer-to-peer networks 

 Computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) Wi-Fi setups 

 

 

 

 

 

 Additional Notes 

 

 

 Do not plug in or power on these devices anywhere in campus buildings. 

 

 

 If you need additional coverage or signal strength in your area, contact the Technology Help Desk . We’ll evaluate the space and, if appropriate, make adjustments to our managed access points. 

 

 

 Personal devices like phones, laptops, tablets, smart speakers, and IoT devices are allowed – as long as they connect  to the official campus Wi-Fi and do not broadcast their own networks .