Residential installations for network access on Rollins College campus

Abstract

This paper provides the history of the residential installation process performed on student-owned computers. The process is referred to as ResNet and changed drastically from the year 2000. The change was gradual each year and improved based on the actual experience and input of those doing the work. Each year, the process was streamlined and new technologies were used. This was partly due to necessity and partly due to the advancement of the operating systems and computer hardware. With the increase of viruses, the need to protect the college network became a top concern and the ResNet process was an excellent way to do this. The process continues to evolve and grow with feedback from the students and staff.