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NGN Network Upgrade

September 26, 2019

blue wires connections
 

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The NGN Network Upgrade will replace outdated and aging network equipment such as routers, switches, and wireless access points to increase the accessibility, speed, and reliability of the campus network.

This will greatly improve the efficiency and uptime of daily network based activities at UC Merced. 
 


PROJECT IMPACT

This project will increase the security, accessibility, speed, and reliability of the UC Merced network, not only of essential data systems used for research, teaching, and learning, but for all other network-based campus activities as well.

 

 


 

TIMELINE

Spring 2015

NGN Core Routers and Firewall conversion

Fall 2015

Campus NGN building conversions begin with Library

Summer break 2019

NGN Phase 2 - wireless enhancements

Winter break  2019

Completion of NGN Phase 2 - wireless improvements

 


 

IMPACTED USERS & STAKEHOLDERS

Project Sponsor is the Office of Information Technology

Impacted users include:                                                     

  • All users at UC Merced, including on and off-campus sites.