OPENÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ OPEN WIRELESS NETWORK
OpenÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ is:
- A wireless network that enables anyone to connect to the Internet using a notebook computer, or mobile device with a supported wireless network adapter.
- A free service intended for the students, faculty, staff, and guests of ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ.
- Partially funded by the Technology Fee paid for by ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ students.
- Separated from ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ’s internal network; the only College resources accessible from OpenÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ are public resources such as ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ’s website or myÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ.
- Up to 60 mbps download limit is dedicated to OpenÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ Wireless Network
OpenÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ is an open, unsecured wireless network. This means that any unsecured data sent between your computer and the network is not automatically encrypted, and it is possible that someone could view it. Secure data, such as on websites that begin with https, is encrypted before being sent by your computer, and is reasonably safe from eavesdropping.
HOW TO CONNECT TO OPENÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ WIRELESS NETWORK
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Connection to OpenÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ will require a laptop or personal Wi-Fi enabled equipment such as a phone or tablet. In addition, the end user may have to follow a multistep process in order to connect and then log into OpenÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ. Those instructions can be viewed by clicking the link below:
- ÌìÃÀÖÆ×÷¹û¶³ÊÓÆµ OpenWireless Instruction Sheet (PDF format)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X at least 10.8, or mobile OS
- Processor: Intel or AMD 1 ghz or greater
- Memory: 1 gb or greater
- Hard drive: 2 gb free space required
- Wireless card: a/b/g/n/ac compatible wireless card required