This applies to all network wiring, hardware, and in-room jacks. The Ferris State University Network may not be used to provide unauthorized network or Internet access to anyone outside the University Community for any purposes. The Ferris State University Network is a shared resource. Network use or applications that inhibit or interfere with the use of the network by others is not permitted. Users may manually retrieve mail as frequently as they wish.
Users are responsible for the security and integrity of their systems.
In such cases, if the owner cannot be contacted in a reasonable amount of time, the Residential Network Support administrators reserve the right to disable the network connection. Once the owner is made aware of the situation and agrees to take reasonable steps to ensure that the computer is not compromised, network privileges may be restored. Any computer with shared drives or directories that are password protected are considered private, even if others that do not own the computer know the password. Any unauthorized attempt to access another computer is considered hacking. Any reports received by Residential Network Support that a computer in a Residence Hall or University Apartment attempted to hack into another computer either on or off campus will result in the immediate disabling of the network connection pending an investigation, and may result in disciplinary action.