UGA Network Information

UGA's network consists of three layers— core, distribution, and access. The core layer is composed of communications devices interconnected via fiber optic cabling to which each building network connects. The distribution layer consists of the communications equipment located in main wiring closets (called MDFs) in buildings that connect to the core network via fiber cabling and to distributed wiring closets (called IDFs) either via copper or fiber cabling. Networked devices typically connect via copper cabling to communications equipment in IDFs which constitutes the access layer of the network.

Current Campus Networking Environment

Strategic Initiatives

UGA Next-Generation Network (NGN)
Wireless Networking
- Student Technology Fee Wireless Project
- PAWS - Personal Access Wireless/Walkup System
- Student Areas with PAWS Wireless Network Access
- PAWS Administrator Pages (must be on restricted MyID list to access)
- Wireless LAN Standards
Central DHCP Service
- DHCP/Network Device Database System (requires MyID authentication)
Enterprise Directory Services (EDS)
- Overview
Videoconferencing
Southern Crossroads
Internet2
- I2 Information & News
- UGA Participation in Internet2

Access Usage and Policies

UGA Computer and Network Use Policy
Research Computing Network Bandwidth Request Process
Non-UGA Unit Access Policy and Request Procedures
Domain Name Service Policies
- Domain Name Alias Policy

Network Standards

Network Standards

Announcements and Status Information

Network Availability Notices
Building Traffic Info (Only for DNLs, requires MyID credentials)