Wireless Network Guide
Wireless network access is now available in almost all public areas of the campus including meeting rooms and class rooms. The wireless network was implemented to provide mobility and network access for meeting rooms, public areas and class room use only.
NOTICE: Network User Authentication Required
Accessing our wireless network requires user authentication. To do this open your browser and go to any webpage, or use 1.1.1.1 for the URL. You will get an authentication page, then use your e-mail user name and password to log-on. This authentication process is required every time you use the wireless network. Guest accounts are available for visitors. Contact the helpdesk (x8324) for a user name and password.
Wireless Network Configuration Issues
Kettering University's wireless access points are set up to broadcast the SSID to client interface cards. If you cannot connect to the access point, check your wireless network configuration and set it up to accept a broadcast SSID. If you still can't connect, set the SSID manually to "KUW".
Make sure all encryption is disabled.
- WEP = disabled
Specific Network Interface card Issues
Cisco Aeronet no issues.
Compaq Agency series no issues.
D-Link wireless configuration: The SSID must be entered in the configuration. Mode set to Infrastructure.
Microsoft Wireless - Must enter SSID into client software.
Prism - set SSID to ANY, and mode to Infrastructure.
Netgear - no issues.
