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CCU's Wireless Network
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- Where does wireless currently exist on the CCU campus?
- What wireless network card should I buy?
- Where are places online I can purchase a wireless pc card?
- What are the differences between Wireless B and Wireless G pc cards?
- How do I set up my wireless pc card?
- So now I have my card installed with the appropriate software driver to run it, but now what?
- I have no CCU username or password. How do I log on to the CCU wireless network now?
- I am a full time faculty or staff member but I get a message inside of my web browser at the logon page telling me that I must have encryption enabled to continue. What do I do?
- What is CCU’s SSID for wireless connectivity?
- How can I contact someone about a question not listed here?
- Is Windows ME or Windows 98 supported on the CCU wireless network?
WINDOWS XP
WINDOWS 2000
GENERAL FAQ
CCU supports both Windows XP and Windows 2000 for the purpose of this wireless frequently asked questions page.
Where does wireless currently exist on the CCU campus?
Wireless network access is available within every CCU building.
What wireless network card should I buy?
Due to the wireless equipment installed on the academic side of the CCU campus, we have the flexibility to support multiple wireless technologies. Wireless PC cards for laptops are made by a variety of vendors. The selection on whom to buy from is up to the student, faculty, or staff member. You will however need to make sure the following requirements are met.
The Wireless PC card must be either a:
Wireless B (802.11b) card
or
Wireless G (802.11g) card
Typically Wireless B technology is easier to find at stores such as Best Buy, Office Max, Office Depot, Circuit City etc. or online due to its lower price and longevity in the wireless market. This technology has speeds sufficient for student, faculty, and staff needs.
Wireless G technology can be more challenging to locate, can be located typically at the same stores as listed above or online, and usually has a higher price than that of Wireless B technology. This technology has speeds sufficient for student, faculty, and staff needs.
Where are places online I can purchase a wireless pc card?
CCU does not recommend any specific manufacturer; however, we can provide a list of websites you might look at for further information and pricing.
http://www.linksys.com
http://www.dlink.com
http://www.microsoft.com
http://www.belkin.com
What are the differences between Wireless B and Wireless G pc cards?
The speed at which you can connect to a wireless network can be greater with a wireless G pc card; however, wireless B pc cards perform very well in our wireless environment. Wireless G pc cards are meant for environments where greater speeds are needed. For email, internet and other web use, wireless B technology provides all the capabilities you will need as a student, faculty or staff member.
Please note that we have designed the CCU wireless network to manage that speed which is allowed through our wireless network, regardless of whether a wireless B or G card is used. This provides each student the resources they need without allowing a faster card to “overpower” communications send from a slightly slower card.
How do I set up my wireless pc card?
Each manufacturer has specific setup instructions that come along with the wireless card that should explain how to install the card in your laptop for your operating system (i.e. Windows XP).
So now I have my card installed with the appropriate software driver to run it, but now what?
Congratulations on setting up your new equipment. You will shortly be zipping around on the Internet without a single wire!
On both Windows 2000 and Windows XP, your new wireless pc card should scan the area surrounding you for wireless networks. Once your wireless card has detected at least one network, you should see a notice similar to the graphic below which will usually appear in the lower right-hand corner of your screen.
By clicking on the notice you will see the following window. You may also double-click on the small computer icon you see as show above which is also in the lower-right hand corner of your screen.
The name of the CCU wireless network is simply “CCU”. All you must do is click on the small check box shown above followed by clicking on the connect button and you should be online! You should see a screen like that show below.
Note that this process only needs to be completed once. Now anytime you come within range of our wireless network your computer should automatically detect and connect to CCU wireless net!
Now you are ready to start browsing. When you open up a web browser you will automatically be redirected to the following web page.
Simply enter in your CCU username and password and click “Log In”. You will see them image below. Have fun surfing! Remember that each time you start up your laptop and open up a web browser you will see the log in page. This page allows us to maintain security with those whom should and should not access the CCU wireless network.
I have no CCU username or password. How do I log on to the CCU wireless network now?
You will need a Digital Services Account (DSA) to connect to the CCU wireless network. If you do not have a DSA, you will need to go to http://luke.ccu.edu/myaccount/ and select the “Application/Upgrade” link. Fill out this information and read and accept the computer policies. When you are done, you will be ready to access the wireless network. If you have questions about the information on the form, contact your Enrollment Counselor and they will be able to assist you.
I am a full time faculty or staff member but I get a message inside of my web browser at the logon page telling me that I must have encryption enabled to continue. What do I do?
Please contact the CCU help desk at either helpdesk@ccu.edu or by calling extension 3444. Our technicians will need to arrange a time to install a small software application on your computer that will allow your computer to encrypt all information sent from your computer while logged into the CCU wireless network.
What is CCU’s SSID for wireless connectivity?
Our wireless SSID is simply “CCU” (without the quotes).
How can I contact someone about a question not listed here?
Please email wireless@ccu.edu for assistance.
WINDOWS ME
WINDOWS 98
Is Windows ME or Windows 98 supported on the CCU wireless network?
CCU does not support Windows ME or Windows 98 for connection into our wireless network. This is not to say that your wireless pc card with appropriate software from the manufacturer cannot work on our network with these operating systems, but that we currently do not support either of them through this FAQ.
Student are welcome to purchase, install and connect to the CCU wireless network with their wireless pc card within Windows ME or Windows 98; however they will also need to check with the manufacturer as to how to detect and connect properly.
On the top menu bar, click on the wireless icon.
Once you have clicked on the wireless icon find “CCU” on the network list. Click on this and it will connect you to the CCU network.
Simply enter in your CCU username and password and click “Log In”. You will see them image below. Have fun surfing! Remember that each time you start up your laptop and open up a web browser you will see the log in page. This page allows us to maintain security with those whom should and should not access the CCU wireless network.
