Personal Computer after basic

[volleychic7]

I know cadets are issued a laptop, but can you bring a personal computer and connect to internet?
Thank you,

 

[Dull56]

Not true. I know countless people who maintain personal devices (iPads, Macbooks, etc.)--all of which are capable of connecting to the USMA network (the WREN). However, DrMom is correct in saying that your issued laptop will be your tool for using websites, databases, etc. that require the use of your CAC.

 

[volleychic7]

Not true. I know countless people who maintain personal devices (iPads, Macbooks, etc.)--all of which are capable of connecting to the USMA network (the WREN). However, DrMom is correct in saying that your issued laptop will be your tool for using websites, databases, etc. that require the use of your CAC.

my son has a gaming desktop computer that he built and uses mainly for gaming. would this be allowed? sorry I dont know what CAC is. Thanks,

 

[DTT!FSA!]

sorry I dont know what CAC is. Thanks,

Common Access Card - military ID

The issued laptops have card readers and in order to access certain network resources the CAC must be inserted.

 

[prospective2019]

my son has a gaming desktop computer that he built and uses mainly for gaming. would this be allowed? sorry I dont know what CAC is. Thanks,

There is a "bring your own device" guest network that works for personal devices. He can use it for gaming and other free-time purposes but will need to use the issued laptop for anything official/school related.

 

[davy1dave]

There is a "bring your own device" guest network that works for personal devices. He can use it for gaming and other free-time purposes but will need to use the issued laptop for anything official/school related.

what's this "free time" you speak of?

 

[prospective2019]

what's this "free time" you speak of?

Plenty... if you manage your time well.

 

[volleychic7]

There is a "bring your own device" guest network that works for personal devices. He can use it for gaming and other free-time purposes but will need to use the issued laptop for anything official/school related.

thank you, exactly what I was hoping for. Appreciate your time.

 

[nomad556]

thank you, exactly what I was hoping for. Appreciate your time.

He's only partially correct. You can use a personal device for official stuff, but I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[prospective2019]

He's only partially correct. You can use a personal device for official stuff, but I wouldn't recommend it.

A personal laptop does not have the CAC certificates that your issued laptop has.

 

[nomad556]

A personal laptop does not have the CAC certificates that your issued laptop has.

You can still access DOD services on a non-government issued computer with an external CAC reader if that's what you're referring to. I was referring to school, which you don't need CAC authentication for.