Students and faculty have experienced problems with Internet performance this semester because of a significant increase in the amount of devices accessing LSU Secure wireless network, according to Sheri Thompson, IT communications and planning officer.
“We have had a couple complaints about the performance of the Internet,” Thompson said. “In terms of our wireless usage, we have seen significant increases video.”
A few students reported not being able to log into campus wireless internet.
“I have no access to the Internet even though I connect to [LSU secure wireless network] just like everyone around me,” said Gavin Poiencot, sports commerce sophomore. “It won’t accept my password which I know is class.”
Thompson said students should expect slower speeds during the day when classes are in session because of the large amount of traffic from students accessing the Internet.
The University’s access is provided by the Student Tech Fee. The fee generated $4,569,303 for 2011-2012 school year, according to the Student Tech Fee website.
Thompson said ITS is currently working on a project to increase the campus’s data network capacity. 
 
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