Wireless Internet - Frequently
Asked Questions
Where will I be able
to access the wireless network?
Wireless hotspots are located:
- Quad area between Sverdrup, the Library and the UC
- Lounges of the Sverdrup building
- Upper and lower levels of Jazzman's Café
- Faculty Development Center
- Marletto's Marketplace
- Upper level of the University Center
- Webster University @ Old Post Office Downtown St. Louis
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Do I need any specific software on
my machine to use it?
You do not need any specific software to use Webster WiFi, but you will need
a compatible Operating System and wireless adapter.
Supported Operating Systems are:
- Windows XP Professional Edition
- Macintosh OS 10.3 or higher
Compatible wireless adapters:
- Must support b/g standard
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Is it secure?
Webster WiFi is an unsecured wireless network. However, only users with a
valid Connections ID and Password will be able to use the wireless network.
So while the data sent/received on Webster WiFi is not encrypted, it is not
an “open” network either.
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Do I need any sort of logon for it?
To utilize Webster WiFi, you will need to logon with your Connections ID and
password. Please see
http://www.webter.edu/helpdesk/wireless
for specific information on how to access Webster WiFi.
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Who can use the Webster WiFi?
Anyone with a valid Connections ID and Password within range of the access
points (see St Louis Campus map).
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Will wireless be in effect for any
extended campuses?
Currently the only St. Louis area location other than Webster's main campus
in Webster Groves that is included in the wireless rollout is the Webster
campus at the Old Post Office (opening Spring semester 2006) in downtown St.
Louis, Missouri.
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Will the University be supplying
any hardware/software required?
No. Webster will only support connecting to the Webster WiFi using equipment
that is already installed and that meets our hardware/software requirements.
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What kind of hardware do I need to
take advantage of the wireless internet on campus?
A PC laptop or desktop running Windows XP Pro with a wireless adapter that
supports the b/g standard OR A Macintosh desktop or laptop running OS 10.3
or higher with a wireless adapter that supports the b/g standard.
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How fast is Webster WiFi on campus?
Webster WiFi is 802.11b/g compliant, so users can get
up to
54mbps.
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What is the range on the campus of the
Wireless Internet?
Please see the graphic showing the public hotspots (campus map).
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Where on campus are the WiFi signals
coming from (where are the strongest signals)?
The wireless access points are calibrated so that the wireless hot spots on
campus have even coverage.
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Will the campus have WiFi adapters
available for checkout if my laptop doesn't have a wireless card?
No. Each individual is responsible for having the proper equipment for access
Webster WiFi.
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Will the bookstore stock WiFi adapters?
The bookstore has no plans at this time to stock any wireless adapters. Wireless
adapters can be obtained locally through retail outlets such as CompUSA and
Best Buy.
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Will I be able to print when I am on the
wireless network?
You will not be able to print to any network printers while on Webster WiFi.
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Will the same Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) apply
to the wireless network as to the wired?
Yes. All current policies regarding network usage apply to Webster WiFi. Additional
provisions for Webster WiFi can be found in the Webster Wireless Whitepaper
located at
http://www.webster.edu/technology/wireless/whitepaper.html.
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Will I have access to my
network drive?
You will not have access to any of your network drives while using Webster
WiFi as they are on a separate network subnet from the wireless network.
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Will I logon to Novell via wireless?
No. If you computer is setup with a Novell logon, when you are accessing the
Internet using Webster WiFi, Novell services will not be available. In addition,
if you startup your computer on the wireless network and the Novell logon
comes up, you will need to choose “Workstation Only” as the logon.
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