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Division of IT: Policies
Shared Media Policy
The Division of Information Technology does not support the use of switches or hubs (shared media) on Mizzou TigerNet. In order to maintain a fast, reliable and secure network, the Division maintains control of the media with which the network is accessed.
Since upgrading to a gigabit backbone in 2000, the Division of IT is proud to offer 10/100 switched network access to the desktop. For the personal computer, this is a significant upgrade from 10 MB shared segments utilizing hub technology to 100 MB maximum switched access providing dedicated 100 MB of bandwidth to the desktop. Accessing the network via a switch port adds security and dedicated bandwidth to all computing services.
Switches and hubs are available from the Division of IT in very special circumstances for a small fee. Computers or other computing devices attached to switches or hubs which are not obtained from the Division of IT will be denied network access and a security incident will be issued.
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