Microsoft Pushing Windows 10 Update

Microsoft is being very proactive about pushing out its latest OS update.  We are seeing that this OS is being pushed out to client computers without their involvement.  If this has happens to you, it is no cause for concern.  The new OS will look a little different.  If you have any questions, please contact its@manhattan.edu

Updates in Horan providing Significant Improvement in WIFI

#high5 #TellITS - Recent updates to Horan WIFI are providing residents with better access to JasperNet.  Since the beginning of the semester, ITS has been working with students to address concerns with JasperNet WIFI in Horan Hall.  The addition of dedicated access points to the 17 10-man suites as well as the deployment of a separate WIFI band (5GHz) has enabled much better JasperNet connectivity for residents of Horan.

ITS needs your feedback while we continue to optimize of Horan WIFI configuration.  During this time, we have created a TEMPORARY WIFI network named JASPERNET5 (which identified the 5GHz 802.11 WIFI band).  Residents of Horan who wish to test the new configuration should connect to JASPERNET5.  We ask that residents connecting to JASPERNET5 provide feedback by tweeting speed test results to @MC_ITS  You can also provide feedback on the #TellITS form here:
http://www.manhattan.edu/tellits

Hey Horan - Gimme a #High5

#TellITS - As part of ITS's efforts to enhance WIFI in Horan Hall,
we have implemented a temporary network called JASPERNET5.  The new JASPERNET5 network operates on the 802.11n 5GHz band which is not prone to the same level of interference that is ordinarily present on the 802.11n 2.4GHz band.  On this higher frequency 5GHz band, there is more capacity (more channels) resulting in what we hope to be a better WIFI experience for students in Horan.

Additionally, work is already underway to install 17 NEW hotspots in all of the 10-man suites in Horan - resulting in better coverage and more capacity for WIFI.  You may spot contractors installing these devices early this week - with expected completion Wednesday or Thursday.

The combination of these 2 efforts are already showing vast improvements is our testing.  We want to hear from you!! #TellITS

Tweet the results of your speed tests on JASPERNET5 to @MC_ITS on Twitter with the hashtag #high5

Once we have confirmed that the updated Horan WIFI is working well, we will transition to a more permanent solution.  Please note that not all devices are capable of connecting to WIFI at 5GHz and should continue to operate on JASPERNET (at 2.4GHz).