Updated:
June 17, 2008
As a general rule, students
living in the residence halls access ResNet through the wired
connection in their room (1 port per pillow). Wired connections
provide the performance and security that can't always be
matched by wireless connections.
That being said, there are
times when the convenience of wireless is preferable to the
performance of wired, so we've begun implementing a plan to
place wireless access points in various common areas within
and around the residence halls.
Where
are the ResNet wireless hotspots?
Access points are currently located in...
- Beck Hall rec room
- Berks Hall rec room
- Bonner Hall rec room
- Deatrick Hall rec room
- Johnson Hall (ResNet helpdesk/computer
lab)
- Lehigh Hall 3rd floor lounge (The Thinking
Cap)
- Rothermel Hall rec room (B-22)
- Schuylkill Hall rec room
- University Place conference room
However, the signal from those
areas extends into many of the nearby rooms and even outdoors.
How
do I access the ResNet wireless network?
The ResNet wireless network is called ... are you ready for
this? ... "ResNet Wireless". Once
connected to the ResNet Wireless network, you will need to
log into Clean Access and comply with all Clean Access requirements,
just as you do on the wired network.
Is
the ResNet wireless network different than the wireless network
in Rohrbach Library and many of the academic buildings?
While some of the underlying technology is the same, the mechanism
for accessing the network is different. ResNet Wireless
uses Clean Access for authentication and posture assessment.
The academic wireless network ("@kun3t")
uses the BlueSocket system.
What
other areas in the residence halls are marked as future hotspots?
The ResNet Wireless network will continue to expand, focusing
primarily on lounges, lobbies and other common areas where
students congregate. Additionally, the new Dixon Hall will
include about a dozen access points, providing access in all
lounges as well as the courtyard.
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