General Info
- Computer Requirements & Recommendations
- ResNet Acceptable Use Policy
- Frequently Asked Questions
Through a joint effort between Housing, Dining, and Hospitality (HDH) and Information Technology Services (ITS), high-speed data service is provided in on-campus residences via the Residential Networking system (ResNet). Your agreement to the following points in this Acceptable Use Policy is required to use the ResNet network.
Access to the ResNet network is provided in residential housing located in the seven undergraduate colleges and The Village at Pepper Canyon transfer student housing.
As of Fall 2020, the ResNet network has been transitioned to a wireless-only infrastructure to improve wireless coverage throughout the residences. Wireless access is available throughout the residence, including the common room and bedrooms. Wired connections are not available.
The primary purpose of ResNet is to provide access to UCSD's electronic resources and educational / research related material on the Internet.
Personal use is expected and encouraged on the ResNet network, as long as it does not interfere with another user's ability to connect to the ResNet network or violate any portion of the Acceptable Use Policy. Please note that personal use is NOT the primary objective of the ResNet network.
As an Internet Service Provider (ISP), ResNet is committed to enforcing its policies. The Acceptable Use Policy draws heavily from the policies mentioned in Section VIII, "Other Relevant Policies," and a violation of these mentioned policies while on the ResNet network will also be considered a violation of the Acceptable Use Policy.
General violations of this Acceptable Use Policy, if not addressed under the appropriate section, will be handled individually, based on the nature of the violation and if this is a case of recidivism. Most general violations will be handled in this way, but ResNet makes no guarantee as to if your particular violation will be treated in the same manner.
You must register your network devices if you live in one of the areas mentioned above, under "Locations". You are required to provide accurate registration information in the event that ResNet needs to contact you with critical information regarding your network connection.
All devices connected to the ResNet network must authenticate with a valid Active Directory username and password (your UCSD email address without the '@ucsd.edu' and email password) unless otherwise explicitly stated.
You will be held responsible for any and all network traffic generated by any network device registered and / or authenticated with your username. It is your responsibility to seek advice from ResNet about any situation that you feel may violate any policies.
You will be held accountable for violations of policies mentioned here, regardless of whether you:
The performance of normal business, research, education, and other vital functions is dependent upon the appropriate use of the ResNet and UCSD network. To maintain this performance, the activities below are strictly prohibited. Please note that many of these activities are caused by inaction rather than action.
It is illegal to distribute copyrighted material without the express permission of the copyright owner, as noted under the Copyright Act of 1976 and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1999. Most material that is available through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing software, such as movies, television shows, and music, is not legal to download and distribute.
In the event that ResNet is notified of a copyright violation against a device registered / authenticated under your username, ResNet will take the following actions for the violation. These vary for first, second, and third violations.
Malware (e.g.: viruses, Trojan horses, worms, adware, etc.) is commonly spread through computer-to-computer communications. This includes email attachments, instant messaging clients, P2P file sharing software, and vulnerabilities in installed software and the operating system. For this reason, ResNet requires that your computer meet certain security standards before connecting to the ResNet network.
ResNet requires that antivirus and firewall software be active and updated on all devices connected to the ResNet network. It is your responsibility to ensure that your computer is compliant with this policy.
You must keep the operating system and software updated on devices registered or authenticated to you. If the operating system is not under active support by the software manufacturer, your device will not meet the standards of an updated operating system. Updates are provided through the software manufacturer on a regular basis to patch security vulnerabilities. Ignoring these updates can and will leave your computer open to attack and may place your computer as a violator of Federal or State law, or University policies. Please note that though you may not be the one actively participating in these violations, you will be held responsible for these violations.
To prevent unauthorized access to your computer, strong passphrase authentication must be used on your computers for any and all access. We recommend using a passphrase (a collection of several words) rather than a password, as a passphrase takes longer to crack and is often easier to remember.
You can use the following tips to create a secure passphrase:
You must set your devices to log off or lock if left unattended for a period of time. Because you will be held responsible for any traffic generated from any device under your username, locking your computer after a period of time will mitigate unauthorized access.
To ensure the ResNet network is running at optimum efficiency, ResNet, in conjunction with Network Security, monitors the ResNet network for vulnerable or infected computers and / or abuse of resources. This is done through a combination of different techniques, including:
ResNet reserves the right to immediately block your connection without prior warning or notification. If your computer is blocked under this circumstance, ResNet may notify you why your computer was blocked along with remediation options.
As mentioned in "Introduction and Coverage of Service: Enforcement," your acceptance of this Acceptable Use Policy and use of the ResNet network also includes your acceptance and compliance with the following policies.
Through a joint effort between Housing, Dining, and Hospitality (HDH) and Information Technology Services (ITS), high-speed data service is provided in on-campus residences via the Residential Networking system (ResNet). Your agreement to the following points in this Acceptable Use Policy is required to use the ResNet network.
Access to the ResNet network is provided in residential housing located in the seven undergraduate colleges and The Village at Pepper Canyon transfer student housing.
As of Fall 2020, the ResNet network has been transitioned to a wireless-only infrastructure to improve wireless coverage throughout the residences. Wireless access is available throughout the residence, including the common room and bedrooms. Wired connections are not available.
The primary purpose of ResNet is to provide access to UCSD's electronic resources and educational / research related material on the Internet.
Personal use is expected and encouraged on the ResNet network, as long as it does not interfere with another user's ability to connect to the ResNet network or violate any portion of the Acceptable Use Policy. Please note that personal use is NOT the primary objective of the ResNet network.
As an Internet Service Provider (ISP), ResNet is committed to enforcing its policies. The Acceptable Use Policy draws heavily from the policies mentioned in Section VIII, "Other Relevant Policies," and a violation of these mentioned policies while on the ResNet network will also be considered a violation of the Acceptable Use Policy.
General violations of this Acceptable Use Policy, if not addressed under the appropriate section, will be handled individually, based on the nature of the violation and if this is a case of recidivism. In the case of guest user violations, your connection will likely be permanently blocked without any possibility of having your connection restored on the first violation. Most general violations will be handled in this way, but ResNet makes no guarantee as to if your particular violation will be treated in the same manner.
You must register your network devices each year you live in one of the areas mentioned above, under "Locations". You are required to provide accurate registration information in the event that ResNet needs to contact you with critical information regarding your network connection.
Guests to the ResNet network will be required to create an account on the ResNet guest system before gaining access. You will use the credentials generated by the system for every device you want to connect to the ResNet network.
You will be held responsible for any and all network traffic generated by any network device registered and / or authenticated with your username. It is your responsibility to seek advice from ResNet about any situation that you feel may violate any policies.
You will be held accountable for violations of policies mentioned here, regardless of whether you:
The performance of normal business, research, education, and other vital functions is dependent upon the appropriate use of the ResNet and UCSD network. To maintain this performance, the activities below are strictly prohibited. Please note that many of these activities are caused by inaction rather than action.
It is illegal to distribute copyrighted material without the express permission of the copyright owner, as noted under the Copyright Act of 1976 and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1999. Most material that is available through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing software, such as movies, television shows, and music, is not legal to download and distribute.
In the event that ResNet is notified of a copyright violation against you, ResNet will block your connection permanently without the possibility of having your connection restored.
Malware (e.g.: viruses, Trojan horses, worms, adware, etc.) is commonly spread through computer-to-computer communications. This includes email attachments, instant messaging clients, P2P file sharing software, and vulnerabilities in installed software and the operating system. For this reason, ResNet requires that your computer meet certain security standards before connecting to the ResNet network.
ResNet requires that antivirus and firewall software be active and updated on all devices connected to the ResNet network. It is your responsibility to ensure that your computer is compliant with this policy.
You must keep the operating system and software updated on devices registered or authenticated to you. If the operating system is not under active support by the software manufacturer, your device will not meet the standards of an updated operating system. Updates are provided through the software manufacturer on a regular basis to patch security vulnerabilities. Ignoring these updates can and will leave your computer open to attack and may place your computer as a violator of Federal or State law, or University policies. Please note that though you may not be the one actively participating in these violations, you will be held responsible for these violations.
To prevent unauthorized access to your computer, strong passphrase authentication must be used on your computers for any and all access. We recommend using a passphrase (a collection of several words) rather than a password, as a passphrase takes longer to crack and is often easier to remember.
You can use the following tips to create a secure passphrase:
You must set your devices to log off or lock if left unattended for a period of time. Because you will be held responsible for any traffic generated from any device under your username, locking your computer after a period of time will mitigate unauthorized access.
To ensure the ResNet network is running at optimum efficiency, ResNet, in conjunction with Network Security, monitors the ResNet network for vulnerable or infected computers and / or abuse of resources. This is done through a combination of different techniques, including:
ResNet reserves the right to immediately block your connection without prior warning or notification. If your computer is blocked under this circumstance, ResNet may notify you why your computer was blocked along with remediation options.
As mentioned in "Introduction and Coverage of Service: Enforcement," your acceptance of this Acceptable Use Policy and use of the ResNet network also includes your acceptance and compliance with the following policies.