Introduction to the Wesleyan Wireless Network

Wesleyan provides wireless networking throughout many parts of the campus, including most academic and administrative buildings as well as dormitories.  You will also find wireless signals in outside gathering areas such as the patio in front of the Usdan Campus Center.  Please keep in mind that the strength of a signal can vary locally, depending on physical obstructions such as walls and doors or transient interference from other devices that emit radio waves.

The Wesleyan wireless network is generally compatible with any machine that is equipped with an 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11a adapter. Wesleyan uses Cisco wireless access points, so if you are adding a wireless adapter to your computer, we recommend using a Cisco wireless adapter for maximum compatibility. However, most other brands, including built-in adapters, will also work fine.

·         Logging into the Wireless Network

·         Frequently Asked Questions

·         Wireless Security

Logging in to the Wesleyan Wireless Network

Users are required to login when using the Wesleyan wireless network.  Requiring wireless network logins provides ITS a way to restrict use of the network to faculty, staff, students, and authorized guests, keeping our network secure and functional. In addition to limiting unauthorized use, logins allow us to restrict virus-infected computers from causing network congestion and widespread infection. You must log in to the wireless network before using any wireless network services, including e-mail, Web browsing, and Wesfiles access.

You should login to the wireless network with your E-Mail username (a.k.a Domain account). Once you have logged in, you will be able to browse to any web page, and use other networking services such as e-mail and ePortfolio.

Guests have limited access to the wireless network. Guests can only login with a temporary account created by a Wesleyan staff, faculty or student member.

There are two ways to connect to the wireless network. A non-WPA and a WPA configuration.

Click here for instructions on how to connect to the wireless network using a non-WPA encrypted configuration.

Click here for the section on wireless security and how configure your wireless connection to use WPA.