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Ontario Tech acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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Remote working

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Internet connectivity

  • Internet speed
    High speed broadband access (LAN, cable or DSL) with minimum download/upload speed of 3.5 Mbps is strongly recommended.
  • Wired connections
    A wired connection (ethernet) is recommended over Wi-Fi connectivity to achieve reliable results. If Wi-Fi connectivity is used, it is recommended to work as close as possible to the wireless router to maintain excellent signal strength.
  • Check your connection speed
    • Open a browser and search for Speed Test.
    • Select Run Speed Test. 

Optimizing your remote work experience

  • Getting ready to connect
    • Ensure that you have a reliable stable internet connection.
    • Connect the computer directly to the router if possible.  If that is not convenient, position the computer as close as possible to the router.
    • Try to avoid sharing the router network and hotspots. 
    • Plug your laptop into the power supply. Your computer might consume high CPU because the software runs on your computer's camera and microphone. Therefore, the battery on your computer can deplete faster.
    • If you run into the network or high CPU issues, close browser windows and other apps that are not needed.
  • Slow or spotty internet
    • Move your router to the part of your home where internet demand is highest.
    • If you cannot move the router, consider a Wi-Fi mesh network.  This will allow you to easily and strategically place connection hotspots for the same network on different floors and areas within your home.
    • Your device will automatically connect to the point closest to you to give you the most reliable and fastest speed possible.
    • Contact your Internet Service Provider for options.
  • If all else fails ...
    • Connect to a video session with the camera off as it uses more bandwidth than audio.
    • Only turn on the camera when presenting and send documentation/link out ahead of the meeting as screen sharing consumes more bandwidth.
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