Acceptable Use Policy

The Open University of Hong Kong provides wireless LAN to students, tutors and staff on their notebook computers or other wireless mobile devices for web and email access.

Any use of the wireless LAN must be in accordance with the “Regulations on the Use of Electronic Data and  Internet Access Facilities”.   The regulations can be found on our Student Handbook.

In addition to the regulations, any network setup which affects other users or the normal operation of wireless LAN are prohibited such as: -

Due to limitation of current wireless LAN technology and implementation, it is not designed to provide the same level of service as our wired LAN in terms of security, performance, compatibility and reliability.  Transferring high volume or confidential data are not recommended.

Last but not least, users should keep their computers updated with anti-virus signatures and Operating System (OS) patches.  The University will not  be responsible for any security or integrity of their systems.

Guidelines on Virus Protection and network security software

Terms and Conditions of use of OUHK-Alumni SSID

Usage policy for Wi-Fi access outside OUHK campus

For OU users who login back to OUHK WLAN via external Wi-Fi providers on specified public points (hotspots), they have to comply with additional terms and conditions set by the providers on the following SSID

Service Provider

SSID
CSL Universities via CSL
 Y5ZONE Universities via Y5ZONE