Before a computer can connect to RUWireless you must have a properly installed 802.11b wireless network card. Any card bearing the Wi-Fi logo should work perfectly with RUWireless. The actual installation of the card will differ from manufacturer to manufacturer and is beyond the scope of this document. Following the directions that come with the card is strongly recommended. The default settings for most cards are all that is needed to connect to RUWireless. However, for those cards that require further configuration these specifics should be helpful.
| SSID or ESSID | RUWireless (case sensitive)
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| WEP encryption | Off or Disabled
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| Channel | AUTO
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| 802.1X Authentication | Off or Disabled
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| Data Rate | Auto
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Note: If you use your computer on another wireless network you should record all settings before changing them, so they can be restored for later use.
Once the wireless network card is installed and configured you need to configure the cards network settings.
Click Start => Settings => Control Panel
Double-click the "Network and Dial-up Connections" icon.
Now right-click the connection for your wireless PC card (pausing with your mouse pointer over the connection will cause the name of the card to appear). Select "Rename" and change the name of the card to Wireless Network Connection
Now double-click the renamed connection.
Double-click the "Properties" button.
Double-click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".
Click both "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically".
Click "OK" in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. If you have a tab called "Sharing" in the main properties window, you must click on it, otherwise skip this step. In the "Sharing" tab you must
un-check the box next to "Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection"
Click "OK" in the main Properties window. Close the Status window. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections window by clicking on the X in the upper right hand corner.
At this point your computer is ready to use RUWireless
without encryption. For a login demonstration please click
here.
By using RUWireless, you acknowledge that it is possible for personal information to be compromised while being transmitted. Rutgers University cannot be held responsible for any resulting loss or damages and, as such, RUWireless encourages its users to utilize secure services when accessing network resources wirelessly.
Printing to the Computer Labs
Users of RUWireless and RUWired are able to print to campus computer labs. This process requires a one-time software installation. Once installed, the user can print directly to any* campus lab and pick up the printed document using the standard procedure of swiping his or her ID card at the print release station.
Instructions for Windows
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.
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