Can I connect a router, switch, hub, or wireless access point to my network port?
Because these devices at their most basic level are used to connect multiple computers and other devices to a single network port, only District standard network infrastructure devices are authorized. There is also a greater risk that these devices can cause network performance problems if they are misconfigured. Limitations in wireless technology create an even greater risk of causing network problems even if they are properly configured. Devices from two different vendors may interfere with each other and cause widespread network disruptions. Ensure you check with the Help Desk 503-916-2000 x3375 before adding any switch to the network. It is important to note that configuring individual computer workstations to act as network infrastructure devices is not permitted on the District network because they can cause network performance problems in the same manner as a dedicated hardware router.
