Wireless Networking

Wireless Network Access

Wireless networking is available at these locations on campus:

• Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center
• Mullen Library
• Columbus School of Law
• Crough Center (School of Architecture)
• Marist Hall
• Shahan Hall
• portions of Maloney Hall

Several 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
• 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. Most notebooks have wireless networking already built into the computer. If you need to purchase an adaptor, select one that is 802.11g 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, the wireless network in Pryzbyla is named "CUA-WLAN Pryz".

Note that in the future, all the CUA wireless access points on main campus will have a common name, and you will be able to roam freely between wireless access points without disconnecting and reconnecting.

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.