Network Provision

CSG maintain a high-speed switched Ethernet data network for all areas of the Department of Computing in both the Huxley and William Penney buildings, providing connectivity at up to 1Gbit/sec over individual copper twisted-pair connections and up to 10Gbit/sec over individual fibre optic connections.

The network core is connected to the network backbone operated by the central College computing services, ICT, and through them provide high-speed access to the wider Internet via the College's connection to the London Metropolitan Area Network and Ja.net.

The network infrastructure uses high-end routers and switches manufactured by Extreme Networks, including multiple Black Diamond enterprise-grade routers and dozens of smaller form-factor Summit managed switches.

In addition, CSG maintain various network monitoring facilities and intrusion detection systems for detecting anomalous traffic.