TTUnet wired and wireless (general academic areas and offices)

Departments on the Texas Tech University academic campus use TTUnet Network Design & Installation Services to design, install, operate, and maintain their physical local area networks (LANs). These LANs are automatically connected to the TTU network backbone and integrated into the campus network structure.

Devices which may be connected to an outlet:

• Computers (PCs, servers, laptops, tablets, point-of-sale, etc.)
• Printers and scanners
• Storage devices and arrays
• Switches
• Special data collection devices used for research. Submit a network connection assistance request before connection of specialized devices. A request will be assigned in your name to network administrators who will work with you further.

Wireless devices which may be connected:

• Laptops
• Tablets
• Smartphones
• Specialized equipment that has been approved by Telecommunications

Devices which may not be connected to an outlet or to Wi-Fi include:

• Hubs
• Switches (except for residence halls)
• Routers
• Proxy servers
• VPN concentrators
• Hardware firewalls
• Network address translators
• Wireless access points
• Bridges

In order to preserve wireless capacity and ensure security, wireless adapters may not be installed in desktop or server systems in lieu of cabled connections. For information on wireless network service, search askIT at www.askIT.ttu.edu or submit a network connection assistance request to IT Help Central. IT Help Central can assign the request to network administrators, as needed.

TTU Res Halls wired and wireless

Devices which may be connected to an outlet:

• Computers (PCs, servers, laptops, tablets, point-of-sale, etc.)
• Printers and scanners
• Storage devices and arrays
• Switches
• Special data collection devices used for research. Submit a network connection assistance request before connection of specialized devices. A request will be assigned in your name to network administrators who will work with you further.

Wireless devices which may be connected:

• Laptops
• Tablets
• Smartphones
• Specialized equipment that has been approved by Telecommunications

Devices which may not be connected to an outlet or to Wi-Fi include:

• Routers
• Proxy servers
• VPN concentrators
• Hardware firewalls
• Network address translators
• Wireless access points
• Bridges
• Printers
• Scanners

Residence halls allow connecting up to five devices using one port if an appropriate hub is used. If more room outlets are needed, then a simple switch can be purchased. Do not use a router!