Wireless Access
Who can access the wireless network?
All University of Scranton students, faculty, and staff members may use the wireless network if their computer meets the following requirements:
Hardware Requirements
Network access requires a laptop computer with an internal or external industry standard Wi-Fi wireless 802.11b or 802.11g adapter. External adapters require an installation process according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Software RequirementsBefore granting access to the wireless network you computer must meet the following requirements.
- Windows XP SP2/SP1 or Windows 2000 SP4 Operating System
- The removal of any existing antivirus software (Norton Symantec, McAfee)
- The installation of the University’s version of McAfee (ResNet and all required updates)
- The Clean Access Agent
- Microsoft Critical Updates installed
- A valid University of Scranton E-mail username and password
Wireless Adapter ConfigurationTo access the network you need to configure your adapter with the following settings. Each manufacturer’s configuration is different and you will need to review the documentation that came with your computer.
Profile Name May be optional; we recommend ResNet Network Authentication Open Data Encryption Disabled
When can I access the network?
After configuring your wireless network card, you can connect and authenticate using your University E-mail username and password. Computers that meet these requirements are granted full network access. If your computer fails the validation process, your network access is limited to a series of guided steps to download the required software. All required software is available for downloaded using this limited access.
Where are the access points in the Library?
All floors in the library have wireless access points.
Why must I follow these policies?
These measures were implemented to make the wireless network more secure from viruses and worms that damage your computer and inhibit the network.
