Wolfie-Net Guest Authentication Requirement
This KB Article References:
WolfieNet-Guest
This Information is Intended for:
Guests
Created: 10/28/2014 Last Updated: 08/11/2020
** PLEASE NOTE **
At this time, authentication is not required to use WolfieNet-Guest. The following FAQs will only apply once authentication is enabled on July 1, 2015.
Visitors attempting to connect to the WolfieNet-Guest Wi-Fi network will be asked for their name, phone number, mobile carrier, and email address.
Why is the University collecting this information about me?
- The University is collecting this information for internal auditing/records/statistics/analytics of the guest wireless network.
Where is this information being stored?
- Data is being stored on secure internal servers belonging to the Division of Information Technology.
How long will this information be stored?
- Data will be stored on a sliding time scale relevant to disk space and data volume.
Why do we need to require Guest authentication?
- Leaving unauthenticated wireless access facilitates anonymous access to the Internet and the downloading of unlawful content.
- This configuration potentially leaves the University liable for copyright violations according to OCILLA safe harbor requirements.
- This change was recommended and accepted as part of the HEOA Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Plan Review dated 4/16/2014.
What are the benefits of enabling email verification along with other identification requirements?
- It will deter unlawful or questionable behavior using the Stony Brook network.
- It gives the University a method of contact for those found to be downloading copyrighted material using Stony Brook resources.
- Doing so will encourage those with Stony Brook credentials to authenticate rather than utilize the guest network.