Andre Yoskowitz
20 Apr 2010 20:21
A few of America's larger universities have banned the Apple iPad from their campuses, saying the tablet device causes problems with their wireless networks.
For example, Princeton University recently blocked 20 percent of the iPads on campus because of "malfunctions that can affect the entire school's computer system." The University says the iPad is the root of DHCP client malfunctions, meaning it causes interference for other devices on the school's network.
In another situation, George Washington University said: "Our current authentication system isn't supported by the iPhone or the iPad." That means the devices aren't banned, but cant log in to the network.
Princeton said it is actively working with Apple to solve the problem, GWU said it will likely not be fixed until next year.
On the other hand, rival Ivy League school Cornell says they have about 80 iPad's connected to their network, with no problems whatsoever.
The news comes after the entire country of Israel decided to ban the device, citing a conflict in Wi-Fi standards used.