Project Overview

Wireless Access Points & Wireless Monitoring 2024

The Department of Information Technology at John Jay College ensures campus-wide Wi-Fi connectivity for the college community, a vital service for students. However, some of our current wireless access points are approaching end-of-life and incapable of supporting newer student devices, hindering service quality. Thankfully, last year's approval for new Cisco Wi-Fi 6/6E (802.11ax) access points was a significant step towards expanding services and enhancing capacity. Additionally, we would like to enhance outdoor connectivity in areas like the Jay Walk, West Port sitting areas, and Haaren Hall’s roof. With the evolution of Web 4.0, or the Symbiotic Web, student internet usage demands higher bandwidth, especially with integrating machine learning and artificial intelligence into academic endeavors (Nedeva & Dineva, 2022). Students frequently utilize multimedia applications and bring multiple Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, which strain our network infrastructure. To address this, we aim to enhance capacity and bandwidth to match the reliability of John Jay’s wired network, facilitating seamless academic activities across campus. Consequently, we're seeking funding for 14 Cisco Outdoor Catalyst 9124AXE wireless access points and monitoring software to keep outages at a minimum. Reference: Nedeva, V., & Dineva, S. (2022). Intelligent E-Learning with New Web Technologies. IUP Journal of Computer Sciences, 16(1), 60–71.