Wireless

Connectivity

Faculty, staff and students are now able to connect to the campus computing network via wireless connection. Wireless access is convenient and promotes efficient use of time and resources. With wireless access, a faculty member can use a laptop to continue work on a project between meetings without returning to the office. Students meeting to coordinate a group presentation can use their laptops to work simultaneously on their assigned sections.

Implementation at PUC

Phase 1 of the Wireless Project, implemented December 2004, included coverage in the entire SULB building, the first floor of the CLO building, Powers Building, and select Outdoor areas. Phase 2 of the project, implemented September 2006, expanded on existing coverage providing wireless access in the entire Academic Learning Center and Calumet Conference Center buildings. Select access was provided in student lounge areas of the Gyte, Gyte-Annex, Anderson, Porter, University Village, and Potter buildings.

How Wireless Access Works

Wireless access points emanate radio signals in a similar manner to non-cellular cordless phones. The signals are strong enough to be received up to 50 to 100 feet from each access point (and possibly further, if the access point is equipped with an external antenna). These signals can be received by laptops and PDA's that are equipped with a standard 802.11b/g wireless card. This feature can be requested when ordering a new laptop computer, or an 802.11b/g card can be purchased and added to most older laptops. Please note that the iPhone, iTouch, and any device with a palm OS is not compatible with the wireless network.

Important Note for Windows XP Users

Windows XP caches the login credentials for your wireless accounts. When your computer was initially setup to access the PUC wireless network, your wireless password was synchronized with your Novell password. If you change your Novell password, this password and the wireless password cached on your computer will no longer be in sync.
This problem is inherent to Windows XP only, and does not occur with MAC’s or Windows Vista if the user selects the option to not cache their credentials.

To resolve the issue, the cached password must be removed from Windows. Either download and run this file: removeEAPinfo.reg
To use this tool, All you need to do is double click the removeEAPinfo.reg file and then click yes and the applet will remove the proper registration entry.
Alternately, users may follow the instructions from Microsoft http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;823731.

About CalNet

What is CalNet?  This will answer all your questions in one convenient page.

Registration

In order to use CalNet, you will need to register with Purdue University so we know who you are.  Click the above link to register.

Connection Instructions

Check this page for step-by-step instructions to log onto the Purdue Wireless Network.

Coverage Maps

Find out which buildings have the best coverage for your wireless computing needs.

Wireless Compatibilty Chart

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FAQs

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