Cabling Infrastructure

The Infrastructure, Telecommunications and Networks operation installs copper and fiber cabling for voice, data, wireless, video, and other systems. Responsibilities for cabling infrastructure, within the group, include planning, administrating and managing the voice, data, and video wiring infrastructure projects, including upgrading and adding new connections in campus buildings.

Networking
	-	Conduit System
	-	Cabling Infrastructure
	-	Network Design
	-	Communication Rooms
	-	Bandwidth Usage

	Wireless Networking
	-	Inter-Building Wireless
	-	Intra-Building Wireless

	Network Security
	-	VPN Access
	-	Removal Tools
	-	Safe Practices
	-	How to Safeguard Your Computer
	-	Some of the responsibilities of network users
	-	What is restricted on the network?
	-	Security Glossary (external link)

	Data & Voice Support
	-	Service Support
	-	Network Requests

	Development & Research
	-	Documentation
	-	Infrastructure Mapping
	-	New Construction & Planning
	-	Telecommunication Lab

	Other Activities
	-	Cable TV
	-	Campus Police Wireless
	-	Centralized Fire Alarm System
	-	Secured Utility Network

	Network Use Policies
	-	A Summary of UTBTSC Network Use Policies

	External Links
	-	Libertad Wireless
	-	VPAPA
	-	UTB

Project Scope

	Add/upgrade pathways to distribute infrastructure of copper and fiber cables throughout campus
	Extend copper and fiber backbone to connect campus buildings
	Add/maintain conduits throughout the campus to facilitate the installation of interior/exterior cabling for campus buildings
	Drop installations
	Replace infrastructure for data/voice with CAT5e certified cable, new outlets, and faceplates
	Revamp/consolidate network communications rooms in all buildings including electrical and mechanical improvements
	Upgrade equipment at the core, distribution and access levels to provide state of the art connectivity
	Coax, fiber, and conduit system mapping
	Fiber network management and emergency repairing
	Fiber fusion, splicing, and activation