Davidson T&I will be updating the Davidson network across the spring and summer of 2025. Phase 1 began March 24 and involves updating the security standards of the wired network. Phase 2 will begin on June 2 and will be focused on updating the wireless access points (WiFi transmitters) across campus.
About This Work
Phase 1
Phase 1 began March 24 and involves updating the security standards of the wired network.
During each building’s maintenance period, individual networked devices, including Wi-Fi hubs, printers, phones, Zoom Rooms, conference rooms, and some other connected devices will be switched to the new standard. Individual network ports that faculty and staff computers are plugged into will also be updated.
This maintenance does not include lab computers, AV equipment, or Physical Plant building management systems.
Updates will happen at one network location at a time, and disruption periods should be short for each location or device. You may experience intermittent Wi-Fi interruptions on your building’s network maintenance day, but they should be brief and infrequent.
Phase 1: Building-by-Building Network Work Schedule
Phase 2
Phase 1 will begin on June 2 and involves updating the wireless access points (WiFi transmitters) across campus. Work on Phase 2 is anticipated to wrap up by July 1.
Work in dorms will be completed by T&I staff members or approved student workers. Work in other buildings around campus will be completed by a T&I contractor. If you have questions about contractors in your building please contact ti@davidson.edu or call 704-894-2900.
If your computer or phone is near several different transmitters, your internet access will automatically switch to an available transmitter. If your device is unable to switch to another transmitter, you'll notice a WiFi outage of 10-15 minutes. Phase 2 only affects wireless connections. If you do not currently have a wired network connection available in your office, and would like to request a specific network port be activated, please email ti@davidson.edu by May 30.
The Phase 2 schedule is not yet available. If you have any dates of concern between June 2 and July 1, please contact ti@davidson.edu to work with the team on your specific hardware update dates.