Wireless Networking

Wireless Network Access

Wireless networking is available at these locations on campus:

• Columbus School of Law
• Crough Center
• Gowan Hall (Nursing/Biology Library only)
• Maloney Hall (certain areas)
• Marist Hall
• McGivney Hall
• Mullen Library
• Pangborn Hall
• Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center
• Shahan Hall
• Ward Hall (Music Library only)

Many residence halls also have wireless network access:

• Centennial Village (Camalier, Engelhard, Magner,
  McDonald, Quinn, Reardon, Unanue, Walton)
• Conaty Hall
• Curley Court *
• Flather Hall
• Gibbons Hall
• Millennium North
• Millennium South
• Opus Hall
• Spellman Hall

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wireless access card do I need?

To use the wireless network, your notebook computer, desktop computer or PDA must have a wireless access card or USB adaptor that is compatible with the 802.11g or 802.11n protocol. Most notebooks have wireless networking already built into the computer. If you need to purchase an adaptor, select one that is 802.11g or n compatible.

How do I connect?

Each wireless access card vendor provides software for use with the card. Some vendors allow you to skip their software and use Microsoft Windows to configure a wireless connection. Whichever software you use, you should browse for available networks. The CUA wireless networks will have an obvious name. For example, on main campus, the wireless network is named "CUA Wireless".  In most residence halls, it is "CUA-ResNet".

Can I set up my own wireless router or access point?

No. CUA does not support the use of anything but the university-provided wireless routers or access points on the campus network, including ResNet. Network ports to which unauthorized wireless equipment is connected may be disabled without notice, since such equipment interferes with the normal operation of the network.