SMU Infrastructure Improvements Continue

In mid-December, the OIT infrastructure team worked to add additional wireless access points in Dallas Hall. Their efforts aid SMU in providing better wireless performance for high-density areas. The building previously had 28 wireless access points and now contains over 60. These technical improvements also enhanced Wi-Fi connections in larger classrooms.

The Jerry Junkins building also received maintenance at the beginning of January when the team replaced 10-year-old Hewlett-Packard routing and switching equipment with new Cisco equipment that brings 100G connectivity into the building and enables future Wi-Fi 6 capabilities. 25G connectivity was obtained between each Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF, also known and labeled as telecom rooms within buildings) by installing a new single-mode fiber in each room, which increases performance for the building’s infrastructure itself and end-user devices.

Plans are now underway to upgrade buildings throughout campus. The Embrey building is tentatively scheduled for February 4^th, followed by work in Caruth Hall. Though not scheduled yet, Prothro and Bridwell will receive the same wireless upgrades performed in Dallas Hall.

Below is a list of buildings we plan to upgrade in 2023.

For an SMU interactive map with current Wi-Fi hotspots, please visit https://map.smu.edu/?id=1914%23!ce/55241?s/?ct/57924,58083.