OSU provides Ethernet connections in support of the educational mission of OSU. Using the network at OSU is a privilege. As such, it is the responsibility of each patron to use these services appropriately and in compliance with all University, City, County, State and Federal regulations. The following policies are for the use of ResNet & The OSU Public Network. These policies are in addition to OSU's Acceptable Use Policy, are not all-inclusive, and may be modified at any time.
Personal use of University computing resources that interferes with University business is not allowed. Network connections may not be used for any commercial purposes or used to provide Internet or network access to anyone besides the registered user. Network services and wiring may not be modified or extended beyond the area of their intended use.
The bandwidth quota on ResNet provides each ResNet user with 12 gigabytes per day
of data transfer to/from off-campus destinations. Once a ResNet user exceeds their accumulated quota, connection
to off-campus will be limited to the OSU proxy server. Quotas are reset daily between
12:00am and 6:00am. Only traffic to/from off-campus will be counted toward the quota. So, any
traffic to/from on-campus will not be counted.
See ResNet Bandwidth, Security & Architecture
for more information.
Unauthorized digital reproduction and/or distribution of copyrighted materials is against federal law. Anyone found distributing (sharing) such material, including copyrighted music, digitized video from copyrighted motion pictures, copyrighted software, etc. is subject to termination of network services.
Personal wireless devices connected to ResNet must be secured so the connection is not openly shared. A user registering a wireless device is responsible for any violation of campus use policies originating from computers connecting to the wireless device. If the device causes network-related problems or is not secured, the ResNet user's account may be disabled without prior warning.
Any unauthorized attempt to access another computer (on or off campus) or circumvent or defeat any mechanism put in place by OSU to manage the network is prohibited. Attempts will result in the immediate disconnection of the suspected network connection until the matter has been resolved.
Forgery or other misrepresentation of one's identity via email or any other form of communication is a violation of University Policy. This includes forging of IP addresses or Ethernet adapter addresses to conceal a computer's identity.
Individuals or groups who violate this Use Policy may have their access to computing resources suspended or terminated upon discovery of a violation. In appropriate circumstances individuals may also be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.
OSU and ResNet assumes NO responsibility for costs associated with loss or damage to a patron's personal computer and its associated peripheral equipment.
Use of network resources is governed by ResNet, Network Engineering and OSU's Acceptable Use Policy. Questions about these policies, or whether a particular activity would violate them, should be addressed by contacting the OSU Computer Helpdesk.
