Facilities

Wireless networking is an extension of the University's existing wired network infrastructure. It allows users with wireless-enabled laptops and PDAs to access campus network resources without having to plug into a network wall outlet. This wireless service is not intended to serve as a replacement for your wired connection. At roughly 1/20th the speed of our wired network, it is not well suited for high bandwidth applications such as some of our Novell pushed applications or streaming video. However, it does provide good access for web browsing, email, and Novell drives (for saving files).

Wireless is a "broadcast technology." This means that your network traffic is broadcast wirelessly, just like radio signals, and unless your connection is encrypted, it is entirely possible that someone could be reading your data. Even the best encryption can be decrypted, so there is always a risk. To ensure that your connection is secure and encrypted, we encourage you to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) client. If you do not use VPN, Be aware of the dangers of using a shared resource like wireless, and avoid sending personal or sensitive data across the wireless network.

Wireless access is available on the green space around campus and in most of the buildings on campus.

Users of Denison University Computing Services-owned computers should contact the Help Desk to request wireless networking equipment.

When making personal purchases of wireless network cards to be used on the Denison University wireless network, users should buy a quality 802.11 b/g compatible WiFi network card.

Wireless access is provided to users by Denison University so any wireless access points not owned by Denison University are prohibited.