As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the security and reliability of the college network, we will be implementing MAC address filtering for wired network connections in Academic and Administrative buildings. This change will be rolled out over the course of several weeks beginning on October 10th.
What is MAC Address Filtering? MAC address filtering is a network security feature that restricts network access to authorized devices based on their unique hardware address (MAC address). By implementing this measure, we can better control which devices are allowed to connect, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and increasing overall security.
What This Means for You:
- Only wired ethernet connections are affected by this change.
- All current college-owned devices are automatically registered.
- Registered devices should experience no disruption in service.
- Unregistered devices attempting to connect will be automatically blocked.
Need Assistance? If you have questions or find that your wired connection is no longer working, please submit a ticket (if possible) or contact ITS at 814-332-2755.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our campus network secure for everyone.
Thank you,
ITS