Network Box Update

The initial batch of Network Boxes have been prepared and are ready for deployment. We're still waiting on two final boxes to be shipped by the vendor.

Once these boxes are deployed, we will immediately switch to splash-only mode on our Public Wireless system. The requirement for accounts and registration will be eliminated, and statistical information will still be retained. Our instructions and acceptable use policy has been updated to reflect these changes and spell out what statistical data is retained and for how long.

Deploying a box to a branch requires changing the network settings on every computer and network-connected device. This is a time-consuming process. To minimize any service interruption, all deployments will take place after business hours.

The estimated date of the switch is August 30, 2010, but may be sooner.