Wireless

On Sunday (April 22), Network Services will be performing maintenance on the WVU wireless infrastructure.

Software patches will update the code and there will be some general maintenance to the system in anticipation of the increased wireless coverage demands across campus in the next six months.

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., wireless access across all campuses including WVU Tech and Potomac State will be intermittent. There should not be a total outage at any time. Building/areas will experience around a half-hour interruption as the maintenance is completed.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact OIT Network Services at (304) 293-5663.

There will be a brief Internet outage on Thursday August 18, from 5:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. for maintenance. Access to web sites outside of WVU will be unavailable. GroupWise email will not be affected.

The Office of Information Technology has blocked all Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network traffic on the WVU Wireless Network. The University is taking this action due to some users illegally downloading copyrighted material. WVU can be held liable for these serious infringements.

If you have any concerns or questions, contact the OIT Service Desk at 304-293-4444 or email oithelp@mail.wvu.edu.

(April 7, 2008) West Virginia University offers fast and secure wireless network access, via “WVU.Encrypted,” at numerous locations around campus, free-of-charge for students, faculty, and staff. “Secure.wvu” was a precursor to the WVU.Encrypted network and was phased out during Spring Break.

For more information, on encrypted and unencrypted wireless access at WVU, wireless hotspot locations around campus, and instructions for getting connected, visit oit.wvu.edu/wireless or contact the WVU OIT Service Desk at oithelp@wvu.edu.

(July 11, 2007) The Office of Information Technology has upgraded the WVU wireless network infrastructure to improve security and offer more wireless options. The current network, secure.wvu, will be phased out and replaced by two new networks: WVU.MountainAir or WVU.Encrypted.

WVU.MountainAir is a hotel-style unencrypted network, which is compatible with almost any web-enabled device. To use the WVU.MountainAir, simply connect to that network name and open a web browser. Users are automatically directed to a sign-on page where they logon with their MasterID. WVU.MountainAir is intended to provide a convenient service for temporary guests and for users with palmtops or other devices that do not support advanced wireless security.

It is important to note that WVU.MountainAir traffic is not secure–other wireless users nearby may be able to eavesdrop on transmissions. Do not use WVU.MountainAir to send or receive any sensitive data. To move confidential data securely, use WVU.Encrypted.

WVU.Encrypted uses WiFi Protected Access and AES encryption to provide the highest possible level of wireless data security. WPA and WPA2 are supported in Windows XP and Vista, recent versions of Mac OS X, and Linux. Instructions for configuring a computer for the encrypted network are located at http://wireless.wvu.edu.

Secure.wvu will remain in place through December 2007 to allow ample time to migrate to WVU.Encrypted. Users are encouraged to convert to the WVU.Encrypted network as soon as possible.

For more information, contact the WVU OIT Service Desk at oithelp@wvu.edu or call 293-4444.

(November 02, 2005) Please be advised that this post may contain linked information that has since been retired or renamed.

The Office of Information Technology has added two new areas to the “secure.wvu” wireless network: Clark Hall and the outdoor benches at Woodburn Circle, across from the Mountainlair. For a complete list of hotspots as well as instructions for accessing the University wireless network, please visit http://wireless.wvu.edu. Access is free for all faculty, staff, and students. For more information, contact the WVU OIT Helpdesk at oithelp@mail.wvu.edu or call 293-4444 ext. 1.

(November 01, 2004) The Mountainlair is the latest addition to the University wireless network, with 11 high-power access points providing coverage throughout the building. To mark the occasion, representatives from Student Government will “Cut the Wire” at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, in the Mountainlair Commons area. WVU Office of Information Technology staff will also be available in the Tygart Room on Wednesday, Nov. 3, from noon-4 p.m. as well as Nov. ember 4, 8, 9, and 10 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. to answer wireless questions. WVU offers fast, secure WiFi network access at various locations around the campus, free of charge for faculty, staff and students. Wireless users can access email, instant messengers, the Internet and other network resources using WiFi-enabled notebook computers or PDAs from any hotspot location, without needing to connect to a network jack or phone line. University students and personnel must activate their WVU Active Directory account in order to use the wireless network and must have a wireless device compatible with 802.1x PEAP authentication. Please visit http://wireless.wvu.edu for more information and for a list of hotspot locations. For more information, contact the WVU OIT Helpdesk at 293-4444 ext. 1 or email oithelp@mail.wvu.edu.