Wired connections for Computers/Printers/Laptops
Campus office and classroom spaces are cabled for high-speed network connectivity. A network drop is usually located 18”– 24” above the floor. A patch cable connects the network card on the back of your computer to the wall port. When moving into a new office space you may need to contact the IT Help Desk in order to have the network drop in your office or classroom made active.
Adding wired network drops to your campus location
YYou may need to add network wall ports to your office or classroom location to provide service to more computers, printers or other network devices. All network wiring installations are completed by the Planning and Construction Office (P&C). P&C provides construction professionals who can ensure that all building fire safety and materials safety codes are met during installation. This process can be started by placing a request through the Planning and Construction Service Desk. Providing as much information as possible will help expedite the work. Here are the general steps that take place in adding network wiring to a location:
- Place a request through the Planning and Construction Service Desk or call 895-2500
- A UNLV Planning and Construction Project Manager will contact you in order to review the location and further define your requirements
- The Project Manager will work with OIT to determine any parts or labor beyond the cost of construction which may be required to complete the network wiring
- The Project Manager will provide a cost estimate to you
- Your department will process an IDR to fund the cost of the work.
- The IDR will be converted to purchase orders through the UNLV Purchasing Department and forwarded to the cabling contractor and/or equipment vendors as necessary
- The Project Manager will work with cabling contractors and OIT staff to schedule the work during a time when class or office activities will see minimal disruption
- Once the work is completed the Project Manager will notify OIT staff
- OIT network staff will review the completed work and verify that the installation complies with UNLV Campus Wiring Design Guide
- Once the work has been verified, OIT staff will connect the newly installed wiring to the campus network and notify the Project Manager that the new wiring is ready for use
- When your service is verified to be working correctly, the work request will be closed