Technology+Logistics

=Technology Logistics=

Committee Members:
 * Robert LaPlaca, Chairperson
 * John Praetzel
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The conference will be utilizing many aspects of technology. Presenters will likely employ the use of interactive whiteboards, document cameras, still cameras, video recorders, Macintosh and Windows laptops and much more. A large part of the conference will be spent "online" with Web 2.0 tools. Since our need focuses on Internet based activities, the questions here should help us plan a successful conference. Questions:
 * 1) Presenters and guests will need to access the Internet. Since no public wireless exists, how do we overcome this? The only network/internet access that will be available on non-PSU equipment will require Cisco VPN client installed on the computer. The VPN client will require guest PSU access accounts to connect. Event visitors will need administrative access to their computer for the VPN client to be installed.
 * 2) How many IP addresses are available for that building?
 * 3) Mac laptops brought in to supplement the environment will require TCP/IP connectivity and not Appletalk protocols. Is that a problem? There are no problems connecting Mac equipment to their network. A limited number of Mac's exist in the PSU network already.
 * 4) What is the Internet capacity at the REDC? Is that shared bandwidth?
 * 5) Will we have someone available to assist with laptop connectivity? PSU will have two members of their staff on hand at the REDC each morning to assist users getting connected to the network/internet.
 * 6) Describe how a guest will access a lab computer at the REDC. All guests will need to present vaild government id, driver's license is the best id, although a school employee id card may be used. This will be used to verify the persons identity before issuing access accounts to the PSU network. Guests who pre-register will have their information ready for them on Day 1. Walk-ins will be accepted as well, but may take 5 minutes or so.
 * 7) ## Pre-registration information can be made available if accounts need setup.
 * 8) Last minute/on-site registrants will also need access.
 * 9) Describe how a guest laptop will access the wireless.
 * 10) Will they be required to enter an encryption key?
 * 11) Is there a unique user name and password used to setup Internet access web browser?
 * 12) How does the Penn State University Acceptable Use Policy apply? Should we include a copy of this policy in our registration?
 * 13) Content filtering. Do you have it? If so, what does it block? PSU does not employ a content filter that would inhibit our use of their network.
 * 14) Do you have any other information that would be pertinent for this conference?