Non-Standard Systems on the Drew Network

Network users may connect personally owned computers or other non-standard PC configurations (non-standard means a machine other than the one issued to a faculty member, staff member, or student by Drew, or a Drew-issued machine in a configuration different than distributed by Academic Technology)  to the network with the understanding that the University will not make changes to network hardware or software explicitly to accommodate them. CNS budgets will not be used to purchase or maintain these computers or their client software.  Users assume full responsibility for any damage to network devices by or through their computers and for any damages to their computers by or through the network.  Should the computer or its configuration impede network performance, jeopardize network security, or violate computer usage policies, CNS may remove it from the network until these issues are resolved.

When using these computers on the network the following procedures must be followed:

• TCP/IP addresses must be acquired via DHCP and be hardware compatible with Ethernet networking
• Access to Causeway volumes must be through the Novell Client or available native access methods.
• Computers should not provide server functions, or replace existing services provided by Computing and Network Services without prior consultation.
• Individuals or departments are responsible for all software and hardware costs and maintenance for nonstandard systems.

Additional Network Jacks for Non-Standard Systems

Users of personally owned computers should attempt to connect to existing network jacks.  Network switches may be installed to provide additional connections in a given space, but such installations are not supported by Computing and Network Services unless configured and installed by CNS or Telecommunications. Use of switches or hubs may degrade network performance for devices connected to them, and is the users' responsibility.