Wireless Network
In January, 2005 we began a significant expansion of our wireless connectivity. Our new wireless network, which we have nicknamed “Air Terrier,” supports two fast, modern wireless technologies, known as 802.11g and 802.11a, as well as the older 802.11b. Air Terrier uses encryption technology (called WEP) and authentication to ensure that the wireless network is as safe and secure as our wired network.
Click here for full size mapWhat do I need to connect to the Air Terrier wireless network?
We strongly recommend that incoming students who are interested in wireless access purchase notebook computers that support both "a" and "g" wireless networks - sometimes referred to as being "Wi-Fi compatible." Computers from Dell marketed as "802.11a/g" or "802.11a/b/g" are examples. We will only support wireless access for computers running Windows XP Pro with Service Pack 2 or Mac OS 10.3.
Wireless instructions for a Windows PC
Wireless instructions for a Mac
What areas are covered by our wireless network?
A campus map showing current (as of September 2007) locations for wireless coverage is shown above.
The following areas currently are included in our wireless coverage. We will continue to expand the wireless network as the campus grows.
Sandor Teszler Library
Social and Study Areas
a. The Campus Life Building including the Commons, Zach’s, and Zach’s plaza
b. Great Oaks Hall
c. Acorn Café
d. Anna Todd Wofford Center
e. Commons areas in Marsh, Green, and DuPre Residence Halls
f. Gibbs Stadium (home side)
g. Ben Johnson Arena
Classroom Buildings
a. Olin Building
b. Main Building
c. Milliken Science Hall
d. Daniel Building
Administrative Buildings
a. Snyder House (Business Office and Success Initiative)
b. Black Building (Admissions and Financial Aid)
c. Papadopoulos Building (Alumni/Development)
Outdoor Areas
a. Green space stretching from Milliken Science Hall to Andrews Field House and Campus Life Building
b. Pavilion and green space around the new Residence Hall
c. Green space in the Village
Will wireless connectivity be available in the Residence Halls?
We are installing wireless in commons areas of Residence Halls, but not in individual rooms, for three reasons. Our wireless plan is based on expanding the range of our network. The commons areas of the Residence Halls do not have an adequate number of wired connections. Individual rooms in the Residence Halls are completely wired (“a port per pillow”) so all students have wired access to the network in their rooms. There are potential interference problems between some cordless phones, microwave ovens, and wireless transmissions
How will wireless connectivity help students?
Our combination of wired and wireless coverage will give students access to our network in a high percentage of the areas in which they take classes, study, and congregate. Students connected to the network via wireless will have the same access to our network services as students with a wired connection. They will be able to do the following:
Access their network storage
Print to networked printers
Work with online Library resources
Search for information on the Internet
Communicate and share information by email or instant messaging