University of Connecticut

University Information Technolgy Services

Wireless Network

Overview

The University of Connecticut and University Information Technology Services (UITS) recognizes the need to offer students, faculty, and staff the network flexibility to access information that a wireless infrastructure would grant.  Through funding from the 2004 Network Master Plan, the wireless pilot program that started in the winter of 1999 is culminating in a ubiquitous 802.11a/b/g wireless network.

Presently UITS supports two wireless networks in all installed locations:

UCONN-SECURE (Available beginning March 19, 2008)
The UCONN-SECURE wireless network is an 802.11i (WPA2-Enterprise / AES) authenticated and encrypted network intended to provide wired like access to students, faculty, and staff that have an UConn NetID and compliant client cards.  This network performs as an extension of the wired network and has the same level of resources available.

UCONN-PUBLIC
The UCONN-PUBLIC wireless network is an open/unsecured network for all community members with an UConn NetID or GuestID.  Access to University resources is limited on this network as it is intended for guest and/or casual use.  Additional access may be granted through use of the SSL VPN if you have a non UCONN-SECURE compliant card. This network has limited connectivity options when compared to UCONN-SECURE or the wired network.

• A short-range network. You must be within a defined area where the radio signal is available, if you move out of this area, the signal will degrade and become too weak and you will be disconnected.
• A shared media that offers great flexibility, but not greater speeds than wired networks.
• Compatible with IEEE 802.11a/b/g devices in most locations.  802.11b/g in all locations.
• An IP only network.




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Last Updated: 3/12/2008