Connecting to RUWireless

        The service provides unencrypted wireless access, with optional support for encrypted (IPsec) access for Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X users." to "The service provides unencrypted wireless access to RUNet. The login to RUWireless is encrypted to protect your NetID and password and it is strongly advised that all users use secure protocols, such as SSH and SSL, to protect other sensitive data sent over the wireless network.
 
        RUWireless directly supports the operating systems listed below; users of alternate operating systems are welcome to configure and connect themselves, but such access is considered unsupported. The table below is quick configuration details for users comfortable configuring their computers, followed by links to step-by-step instructions for configuration.

Quick configuration information:
	SSID or Network Name	RUWireless (case sensitive)
	WEP encryption	Off or Disabled
	Channel	AUTO
	802.1X Authentication	Off or Disabled
	Data Rate	Auto
	TCP/IP Configuration	Using DHCP or Automatically
Step-by-step RUWireless instructions for:
	Windows 98/Me
	Windows 2000
	Windows XP
	Windows Vista
	Mac OS X (10.2+)

Connecting to RUWired

Quick configuration information:
	TCP/IP Configuration	Using DHCP or Automatically
Step-by-step RUWired instructions for:
	Windows 98/Me
	Windows 2000
	Windows XP
	Mac OS X (10.2+)

 

Policies and Guidelines

        Use of RUWireless and RUWired is governed by the Rutgers Acceptable Use Policy, policies specific to Office of Information Technology systems and the RUWireless/RUWired Virus and Bandwidth Guidelines. By using our networks you agree to follow these policies and be responsible for any failure to do so. It is solely the user's responsibility to familiarize themselves with and adhere to the policies that are linked below.

• Rutgers Acceptable Use Policy for Computing and Information Technology Resources
• Office of Information Technology (OIT) Computing Policies
• RUWireless/RUWired Virus and Bandwidth Usage Guidelines

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