Wireless

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The Stevens Wireless Network consists of three wireless networks broadcast throughout campus, both indoors and outdoors. Stevens is currently running a g-network.

• Stevens - Faculty/Staff wireless network.
• Stevens Student - Student wireless network.
• Stevens Guest - Unencrypted guest network which requires https based authentication.

The two primary networks, Stevens and Stevens Student use 802.1x authentication which allows for easy and secure authentication. All that is required to connect to these networks is a machine that supports 802.1x authentication and a Campus Domain Account, there is no need to register your computer with us. For more information about 802.1x, you can visit the wikipedia article.

Contents 1 Guests at Stevens 2 Desktops & Laptops 2.1 Campus Domain Accounts for Graduate Students 2.1.1 Windows 2.1.2 Mac OS X 2.1.3 Linux 3 Mobile Devices 4 Gaming Consoles 4.1 Playstation 3 (PS3) 4.2 Nintendo Wii 4.3 Playstation Portable (PSP) 5 Troubleshooting 6 Links

Guests at Stevens

Stevens provides a wireless network for guests who visit the Stevens Campus. For information on how you can be registered to access the Stevens Guest Network, please visit Register Stevens Guest wireless account.

Desktops & Laptops

Campus Domain Accounts for Graduate Students Graduate students do not have Campus Domain Accounts created automatically and MUST REQUEST ONE. The request must be COMPLETED before any system can be accessed with the account. Only graduate students who are currently enrolled in a course are eligible for a campus domain account.

Windows

• Windows XP Home must have Service Pack 2 installed to connect to the wireless network.
• Please refer to our Instructions for Wireless Configuration, and select the windows operating system you're running.

Mac OS X

The following devices are not officially supported by Information Technology. While we attempt to provide assistance and support for these devices to the best of our ability, we can not guarantee compatibility and support with our wireless networks. The following documentation is provided as a reference only.

• Recent updates to Leopard have created a flaw with the operating system that may prevent a computer from connecting to a 802.1x network. More information can be found on the Leopard 802.1x Incident Page.
• Please refer to our Instructions for Wireless Configuration, and select the Mac OS X version you're machine is running.

Linux

• For information about connecting to both wired and wireless via 802.1x as well as scripts that may assist you, please visit the Linux 802.1x tutorial.

Mobile Devices

The following devices are not officially supported by Information Technology. While we attempt to provide assistance and support for these devices to the best of our ability, we can not guarantee compatibility and support with our wireless networks. The following documentation is provided as a reference only.

• Mobile Devices - Information about common mobile devices and using them at Stevens.
  • Documented devices may include: BlackBerry, iPhone OS.

Gaming Consoles

The following devices are not officially supported by Information Technology. While we attempt to provide assistance and support for these devices to the best of our ability, we can not guarantee compatibility and support with our wireless networks. The following documentation is provided as a reference only.

Playstation 3 (PS3)

• This device does not currently support 802.1x but is capable of logging on to the Stevens Guest network.

1. Connect to the unencrypted network, Stevens Guest.
2. Open the embedded web browser and browse to any website, e.g. www.google.com
3. The browser should automatically be redirected to a page prompting for your Campus Domain credentials.
4. Once authenticated, you will be able to browse the internet for 12 hours.

Nintendo Wii

• This device does not currently support 802.1x but is capable of logging on to the Stevens Guest network.

1. Connect to the unencrypted network, Stevens Guest.
2. Open the embedded web browser and browse to any website, e.g. www.google.com
3. The browser should automatically be redirected to a page prompting for your Campus Domain credentials.
4. Once authenticated, you will be able to browse the internet for 12 hours.

Playstation Portable (PSP)

• This device does not currently support 802.1x but is capable of logging on to the Stevens Guest network.

1. Connect to the unencrypted network, Stevens Guest.
2. Open the embedded web browser and browse to any website, e.g. www.google.com
3. The browser should automatically be redirected to a page prompting for your Campus Domain credentials.
4. Once authenticated, you will be able to browse the internet for 12 hours.

Troubleshooting

Depending on which platform you are using, the following pages may help you troubleshoot connection issues. For additional assistance, please contact the helpdesk.

• PEAP authentication is not successful

Links

• Wireless Signal Map