University Software Policy

Technology Services

Last Revision: 08/10/2015

Gardner-Webb University

Gaming Console Policy in Residence Halls

The purpose of this policy is to describe the appropriate use and security of gaming consoles brought

to campus by Students, Staff, or Faculty. All Users of technology who connect to the Gardner-Webb

network assets are expected to be familiar with each policy contained here within and the

consequences of violation as listed below. This policy supersedes all previous Gardner-Webb gaming

console policies.

Violation of these contained policies may result in the immediate suspension of computer account and

network access pending investigation resolution. Depending on frequency and/or severity, the

offender may lose all computer account and network access in addition to facing the appropriate

University judicial review. The penalties may include suspension or dismissal from the University

and/or criminal prosecution where warranted.

Policy on gaming console network connection

 Students living in the Gardner Webb University all residence halls, apartments and suites are

permitted the use of networked gaming consoles only on the Wireless LAN network, using the

SSID named: GWUgaming. Wired network connections are no longer supported.

 The University is not responsible for any hardware, software, operating system, game or

upgrades of any student-owned gaming consoles. Students must work with the manufacturer of

their device(s) when issues arise. The University is not responsible for any game-specific

requirements on the network.

 The University is not responsible for how these devices are used by students. However, the

Gardner Webb University Technology Services department may be notified if these devices are

being used inappropriately. If such a circumstance does arise, the owner/user of the console

will be asked to desist from using the University network and the console will be not be

allowed on the network.

Policy on support of gaming consoles

 Technology Services will only assist with connecting a game console to the wireless network.

Other issues will need to be resolved with the gaming console vendor.

 Only basic, required firewall port access will be allowed for network gaming. Any request for

specific or special firewall port access for online MMORPG (Warcraft, Runescape, Everquest,

etc..) will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with low priority.

 Supported Gaming Consoles – Microsoft XBOX 360, XBOX One, Play Station 4, PS VITA,

Nintendo Wii (with adapter), WiiU, 2DS & 3DS.

Technology Services

Last Revision: 08/10/2015

 Supported Streaming Devices – Apple TV (All), Google Chromecast, Amazon fire TV, Fire

Stick and ROKU 3.

 Note: Sony PlayStation 3 is not compatible with our network, due to its non-standard Wi-Fi

technology and therefore is not supported on the GWU network. ROKU 2 and ROKU

streaming stick implements a wireless technology called "WiFi Direct" for its remote

controller. This directly interferes with the campus wireless network and consequently degrades

overall wireless performance for all users and is not supported.