WIRELESS CONNECT
Your Guide to the Campus Wireless NetworkCaTS offers a campus wide wireless network that is free to use and accessible by anyone with a CAMPUS account username (w123abc) and password. All residence halls and common areas at the university have the ability to connect to the wireless network. See the questions below for specific information. If you have any questions concerning the wireless connection, please contact the Help Desk. |
What wireless connection speed does the university offer?
Wright State University currently uses an 802.11g wireless signal. Since the 802.11g network standard is backward compatible with all 802.11b wireless cards, any wireless card labeled as either 802.11b or 802.11g will work with our network. Also, if you have a new 802.11n wireless card, that card is backward compatible with 802.11g, meaning you'll be able to use that card as well at the university.
Where can I use the wireless network connection?
The wireless connection is available in all student residence halls and all common areas of the university. However, you may experience connectivity issues in the following areas on campus: Nutter Center, Student Union Market, and the Student Union multi-purpose conference rooms.
How do I connect to the wireless network?
If your laptop has a wireless network card (almost all new laptops have one built in), then your computer should automatically see any available wireless networks in range. On that list will be a connection called "WSU Wireless." This is the WSU wireless network. Simply connect to that network, and you'll be ready to go. Keep in mind, though, that you will need to authenticate to the network using your CAMPUS username and password. When you open a browser window and go to a website, you should be prompted to enter this information.
Can I use the wireless network if I'm a guest at the university?
Yes. Wright State University also has an open wireless network called HarborLink that is available for use to those not affiliated with the university. You can connect to this network in the Student Union and the Dunbar Library simply by selecting "HarborLink" on the available wireless networks list.
Can I print using the wireless network?
Yes. Students, faculty, and staff can now print from their wireless computer to most of the PrintWright locations across campus. See the PrintWright website for more information.
