University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Network Services

Network Services provides internet and research network connectivity for the UW–Madison campus and the Universities of Wisconsin. They manage the campus wireless networks, remote access systems, cable TV service, telephone and messaging services, and all physical network infrastructure.

Campus wireless upgrade, July 2020 progress report

The Field Services team has delivered all building designs and begun the deployment of the AP’s at the most important buildings identified. They have finished one building for 77 AP’s deployed at the end of July. They are focusing on lab and communal spaces and the larger classrooms that may be operational when school reopens …

Campus wireless upgrade, June 2020 progress report

The month of June was dedicated to finishing building design work and planning for the start of concentrated AP deployment by identifying the most important buildings that need to be accomplished before the fall semester starts. At Jeanne’s direction the Field Services team is working to identifying the common spaces and labs that will likely …

Campus wireless upgrade, May 2020 progress report

We held a project group meeting on May 27th to realign expectations and reset our planning after the delays caused by the COVID Safer at Home orders and campus closures. We are back to mostly full speed as we target the end of June for the delivery of all buildings designs. After the building designs …

Campus wireless upgrade, April 2020 progress report

The Field Services team has fully restarted the delivery of designs to make sure that Westphal continues to have work. They have delivered 8 new designs this month, after working to get back on campus and begin some of their normal work. The expectation at this point is to target the delivery of all designs …

Campus wireless upgrade, March 2020 progress report

While progress was made on designs in the first half of March, the design work was delayed with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Work from home mandates and further precautions to avoid the spread of the illness forced much of the Field Services team to work from home. During this time, the team has …

Campus wireless upgrade, February 2020 progress report

February was another month of more deliberate design activity. We made substantial progress in that regard, getting out another fifteen building designs. After our bi-weekly calls with Westphal/Field Services/Electric shop, we have identified a need for design to be delivered for mid-sized buildings to ensure Westphal is properly utilized. At this time, there are 54 …