Any devices which provide routing and distribution service for IP, IPX, or AppleTalk traffic will be immediately disconnected from the campus network for a period of not less than the duration of the current academic year. Most operating systems do not provide routing functionality and are perfectly safe to attach to our network in any configuration. Some software such as MARS, which provides NetWare services via UNIX machines also emulate routers or provide router-like functionality. As such, these applications cannot be run on RezNet or Dedicated Remote Access systems. Routers and Proxies are generally used to connect multiple network segments together and should not be necessary for individual users on our campus.
Misconfigured routers can cause severe problems for all users on a network segment.
Even if properly c onfigured, routers and proxies can cause significant difficulties with the maintenance and support of the network. For these reasons, systems connected to the campus network in the residence halls are not permitted to act as routers or proxies. Restricted Operating Systems Certain operating systems depend on generating broadcasts to advertise available services. This intrusive broadcasting is known to cause problems with UWO's network environment. These operating systems are banned from being used i n residence halls or via dedicated remote access services.