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.