As a retirement community resident, you may notice that the community enterprise IT network is quite different from the type of home network you had in your previous residence.
An enterprise network and a home network are two very different types of networks. An enterprise network is typically much larger, more complex, and requires specialized IT personnel to manage and maintain it. In contrast, a home network is much simpler and easier to manage, and primarily used for personal and entertainment purposes. A retirement community resident may have had a home network before moving to a retirement community, but they will likely be using an enterprise network in the retirement community, which is designed to meet the unique needs and requirements of a large community of residents.
The main differences are in size, complexity, security, management, and applications.
A technology enterprise network in a retirement community is designed to provide residents with access to the latest technology and communication tools, helping them stay connected, entertained, and engaged while enhancing their overall quality of life.
Specifics to be aware of at Charlestown:
Equipment that requires direct Ethernet connections to a router will not function on our enterprise network, e.g., external cloud drives (WD My Cloud).
Devices without keyboards or screens will have to be registered on the portal. [printers, TVs, smart speakers, Wi-Fi photo frames, etc.] See Portal.
Devices, such as printers from nearby apartments, will be visible when you search for your printer. You can set a unique name in your printer settings.
Due to more stringent security protocols in place on the enterprise network, older (less secure) computers may not be able to connect to the network.