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Has this been widely advertised? Offhand, I have no idea what my users have, in terms of non-b abilities. What about students? I apologize if I've been on a distant planet and have succeeded in not observing signs stating this change. And, I really don't know how many devices will have a problem with this. I understand why, but I question how much notice has been given to the community at large. I'm hoping that this is a non-issue. --STeve Andre' On 07/15/14 13:12, Lisa Besko wrote: > Two changes to the MSUnet wireless network are taking place on July > 19, 2014. At that time new IP ranges – 35.20.0.0/17 and 35.22.0.0/17 > will be added and 802.11b clients will no longer be supported. Please > note, one or both of these changes may require you to take action. > > New IP Address > IT Services will add new IP ranges to MSUnet 3.0 and MSUnet Guest 3.0 > on July 19, 2014. The new addresses are 35.20.0.0/17 for MSUnet 3.0 > and 35.22.0.0/17 for MSUnet Guest 3.0. Please update your firewalls > accordingly to allow traffic from these ranges if desired. These > additions to the wireless network are in part to support the expansion > of service in the residence halls. > > 802.11b Wireless Disabled > After July 19, 2014 IT Services will disable the 802.11b protocol. Any > device that relies on this protocol will no longer work. While the > number of devices affected are few, IT Services will work with those > individuals to find solutions to any problems this change may cause. > This protocol is being disabled to improve wireless performance as > 802.11b slows down the network campus-wide. > > If you have questions about the upcoming changes to the wireless > network, please contact the Support Desk at (517) 432-6200.