Information Technology

Wireless Network


About Wireless Network
wireless network is an extension of the campus network that provides students, faculty, and staff with 802.11b/g/n compatible wireless access to the campus network and the Internet.

 

Wireless Coverage and Facilities Information
Wireless access covers:

  • Bridges 1st floor (center)

  • CA Art Rooms 163, 167 & 168 - Gaede & Hansen Theatres

  • Center for Business Atrium

  • CMU second floor

  • Dragon Den

  • Grier Hall

  • Hagen Hall

  • King Hall 2nd and 3rd floors

  • Kise Commons

  • Library

  • Link between Frick and Maclean

  • Lommen 1st floor (west end)

  • MacLean Hall

  • Murray Commons

  • North lobby in Nemzek and Classrooms 100, 101, 104, 202 and 204

  • Owens 2nd floor conference rooms and first floor atrium

  • Science Lab Building

  • Weld Hall

 

Wireless Usage Requirements
In order to configure for and use wireless, you must:

  • Be in a wireless enabled facility
  • Be a current student, faculty, or staff member at MSUM
  • Have a valid MSUM email username and password.
  • Have Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later. Note: Windows 95, 98, NT, and ME may work, but support will be limited from technical staff.
  • Have installed and configured a 802.11b/g/n compatible wireless network card or have 802.11b/g/n capabilities built-in to your laptop or hand-held device. It must also be capable of supporting VPN software. A 802.11a wireless card will not work.
  • Linux support is provided by the Computer Science Department. Please see the link below for requirements.

 

Configuring and Using Wireless
Below are configuration instructions for connecting to the DragonNet wireless network.

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Questions frequently asked about MSUM wireless access.