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--- public:internet_use_policy [2023/01/25 19:25] – [Frequently Asked Questions] jehaverlack
+++ public:internet_use_policy [2024/05/02 14:56] (current) – [Internet Use Quota] jwracemoore
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 ====== UNOLS Internet Use Policy ======
-**Revision: 2022-12-21**
+**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.
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 A Captive Portal is a means by which users are required to login with a username and password prior to granting Internet access. Captive portal access is the primary mode of Internet access for personal devices brought on board.
-  * Access is limited to one device per user at a time
+  * The number of active devices allowed per user may be limited at the operators discretion
-  * Remember to keep your login window open while using the Internet
+  * Remember to log off when you are done using the Internet.  Background processes can use bandwidth without your knowledge.
-  * Remember to logoff when you are done using the Internet
 ===== Internet Use Quota =====
-  * Internet access is limited to 1 GB total per person per day
+  *  Some operators may limit internet access with daily usage quotas.
-  * User daily quotas reset at 00:00 UTC each day
+  * User daily quotas reset at 00:00 UTC each day.  It is the users responsibility to manage how they choose to use their quota.
+  * Some categories of websites or applications may be blocked or bandwidth-limited.  Speak to the operator of the vessel if you experience issues with science-related applications or sites.
 It is the users responsibility to manage how they choose to use their quota.