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public:internet_use_policy [2020/06/25 19:33] – [Internet Use Quota] lstolppublic:internet_use_policy [2024/01/25 03:31] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ====== UNOLS Internet Use Policy ====== ====== UNOLS Internet Use Policy ======
  
-**Revision: 2020-01-22**+**Revision: 2023-01-25**
  
 The U.S. Academic Research Fleet has established a consistent fleetwide policy for managing access to limited Internet resource on board UNOLS vessels. This policy aims to facilitate the functional, equitable and fair use of the Internet for all persons on board while ensuring the successful delivery of services necessary for science missions. The U.S. Academic Research Fleet has established a consistent fleetwide policy for managing access to limited Internet resource on board UNOLS vessels. This policy aims to facilitate the functional, equitable and fair use of the Internet for all persons on board while ensuring the successful delivery of services necessary for science missions.
  
  
-The **primary purpose** of Internet resources provided on board **Academic Research Fleet** vessels is:+The **primary purpose** of Internet resources provided on board **U.S. Academic Research Fleet** vessels is:
  
   * In support of the Funded Science Mission   * In support of the Funded Science Mission
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 ===== Acceptable Use and Terms of Service ===== ===== Acceptable Use and Terms of Service =====
  
-Persons onboard UNOLS Academic Research Fleet vessels agree to the UNOLS Internet Use Policy and Acceptable Use and Terms of Service prior to using Internet resources.+Persons onboard U.S. Academic Research Fleet vessels agree to the UNOLS Internet Use Policy and Acceptable Use and Terms of Service prior to using Internet resources.
  
 In addition to UNOLS policies, institutions operating Academic Research Fleet vessels may have additional terms of service and acceptable use policies. In addition to UNOLS policies, institutions operating Academic Research Fleet vessels may have additional terms of service and acceptable use policies.
  
 By using Academic Research Fleet network resources you agree to the terms of service of the UNOLS Internet Use Policy. By using Academic Research Fleet network resources you agree to the terms of service of the UNOLS Internet Use Policy.
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 +Internet availability and capacity is provided with a best effort level of service. There are no guarantees that Internet access will be available at any given time and are not adequate for purposes concerning life and safety. 
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 +==== Cybersecurity ====
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 +Persons using vessel Internet resources must follow the vessel's cybersecurity policy.
  
 ===== Abuse ===== ===== Abuse =====
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   * Sharing account passwords or using another person's account is not permitted   * Sharing account passwords or using another person's account is not permitted
   * Attempting to create multiple accounts is not permitted   * Attempting to create multiple accounts is not permitted
-  * Attempting to by-pass or exceed allocated quotas is not permitted+  * Attempting to bypass or exceed allocated quotas is not permitted
   * Unauthorized access of network resources is not permitted   * Unauthorized access of network resources is not permitted
  
 ===== Devices ===== ===== Devices =====
  
-  * Internet access is limited to one device per user at a time+  * Internet access is limited to two devices per user at a time
   * Devices must be patched and updated with an up-to-date vendor supported operating system prior to putting devices on vessel networks.  There is insufficient bandwidth to update devices once on vessel networks.   * Devices must be patched and updated with an up-to-date vendor supported operating system prior to putting devices on vessel networks.  There is insufficient bandwidth to update devices once on vessel networks.
   * Devices must have updated virus protection software and/or device firewall protection prior to putting devices on vessel networks   * Devices must have updated virus protection software and/or device firewall protection prior to putting devices on vessel networks
   * Out-of-date, or end of life devices and operating systems should not be placed on vessel networks   * Out-of-date, or end of life devices and operating systems should not be placed on vessel networks
-  * Please emails exceptions to satnag@unols.org+  * Please email exceptions to satnag@unols.org
  
 ===== Monitoring ===== ===== Monitoring =====
  
-For the purposes of managing limited Internet capacityit is necessary to monitor network usage to identify inefficiencies and high resource consumers. +For the purposes of managing cybersecurity and limited Internet capacity it is necessary to monitor network usage to identify inefficiencies and high resource consumers, and cybersecurity threats
-Academic Research Fleet Internet Traffic Reports are provided to UNOLS by SatNAG on a regular basis.+
  
 ===== Captive Portal ===== ===== Captive Portal =====
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 ===== Internet Use Quota ===== ===== Internet Use Quota =====
  
-  * Internet access is limited to 200 MB total per person per day +  * Internet access is limited to 1 GB total per person per day
-  * As projects are sailing with reduced science parties as a result of COVID-19 mitigation pracites, the limit maybe set to 400 MB total per person per day+
   * User daily quotas reset at 00:00 UTC each day   * User daily quotas reset at 00:00 UTC each day
  
-It is the users responsibly to manage how they choose to use their quota.+It is the users responsibility to manage how they choose to use their quota.
  
 ===== Captive Portal Accounts ===== ===== Captive Portal Accounts =====
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 **How fast is the Internet onboard vessels?** **How fast is the Internet onboard vessels?**
  
-Typical at sea bandwidth is limited to 512 kbps shore to ship and 256 kbps ship to shore. This bandwidth must be shared with 40+ persons. A typical home DSL connection has 20-40 times this capacity for 1-4 persons and costs 100 times less.+Bandwidth varies by the class of the research vessel (number of berths). You can expect a //minimum// of 4Mbps on a global vessel, 2Mbps on an intermediate vessel, and 512kbps on a coastal/local vessel. This is 50x to 200x slower than a typical fiber-optic home internet connection and costs roughly 500x more. 
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 +**Will my multi-factor authentication work at sea?** 
 + 
 +Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is increasingly being used for secure logins. MFA can be problematic on ships using satellite internet. MFA that relies on SMS text-messages or voice calls will not work at sea. MFA that relies on push methods or email verification may or may not work.  It is advised to use a offline supported method such as One Time Passcode (e.g. Duo or Authy OTP), or Security Key Devices (Yubikeys, etc).  Be advised to test offline MFA methods prior to sailing by placing your mobile device in airplane mode.
  
 **I exceeded my quota, when will my quota reset?** **I exceeded my quota, when will my quota reset?**
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 **I exceeded my quota and I need the Internet to get my job done, what should I do?** **I exceeded my quota and I need the Internet to get my job done, what should I do?**
  
-Find a public Kiosk for Internet access.+Find a public Kiosk for Internet access.  Or wait until 00:00 UTC for your quota to reset.
  
 **I need to download a big file larger than my quota, what can I do?** **I need to download a big file larger than my quota, what can I do?**
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 **Who pays for the Internet on Academic Research Fleet vessels?** **Who pays for the Internet on Academic Research Fleet vessels?**
  
-The National Science Foundation funds satellite based Internet services for the U.S. Academic Research Fleet+The National Science Foundation (NSF) and Office of Naval Research (ONR) funds satellite based Internet services for the U.S. Academic Research Fleet.
  
  
 **Who is SatNAG?** **Who is SatNAG?**
  
-SatNAG is the Satellite Network Advisory Group who is charged with identifying fleet wide solutions for Internet access on UNOLS vessels.+SatNAG was formed in 2016 and has been funded and directed to review and advise NSF and ONR for ARF satellite communication considerations, and other technology directions which have broader impacts to the U.S. Academic Research Fleet 
  
 https://satnag.unols.org https://satnag.unols.org
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