CCA (Cisco Clean Access) is a system implemented in large networks to:

1. Verify and manage the users connecting to the network
2. Keep the network secure by enforcing good security standards

All users accessing the network are required to log on using their Flashline UserID and password. As an added benefit to Microsoft Windows users, the Cisco Clean Access Agent is required to be installed on the computer. You will be directed to download this software automatically the first time you connect your computer to the ResNet network. The Clean Access Agent will then verify that the computer is secure enough to be allowed access to the network. It will check for the latest Windows Updates, Automatic Updates, McAfee VirusScan, and other essential security requirements. The client will not collect any personal information, only information regarding the security of the system. The Clean Access system greatly reduces the spread of viruses across the network and will therefore help keep your information safe and your computing experience enjoyable.

There are a few issues related to Cisco Clean Access that you should be aware of:

• All Residence Hall students are required to have McAfee VirusScan, which is free for all Kent students, installed on their Windows-based systems. Students who currently have antivirus software from a different vender (such as Norton, AVG, or Computer Associates) are strongly encouraged to remove their existing antivirus software first. Please review the Virus Information page for more details and installation instructions.
• Cisco Clean Access eliminates the need to pre-register your computer before arriving on campus. Students will instead be prompted to enter their FlashLine ID and password when they first access the Internet.
• Microsoft requires that all computers running Windows Update have valid license keys. If you do not have a valid key, you will not be able to download critical updates from Microsoft, and therefore will not be able to access the Internet. Visit Microsoft's How to Tell website to determine if your copy of Windows is valid.
• Routers (wired or wireless) will not function properly in residence halls and are prohibited. If you need to connect multiple computers to the network, you can now use an inexpensive hub or switch, such as the Netgear FS605 or the D-Link DSS-5+. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for more details.
• Wireless access is offered in the first-floor lounges of many residence halls. Visit our FlashZone page for more information.

To reduce the setup time of a computer once you arrive on campus, you may want to update it before moving into the dorms. Visit the connection info page for instructions on preparing your computer.