Configuring a Laptop for Wireless Access
Use of Laptops in Wireless Zones and Open Access Centres

Wireless Access 

The wireless network is a University of Ulster facility.  A valid University user with a wireless-capable device will be able to authenticate to the University’s network and use wireless services via any of the designated Wireless zones on each campus.  Please refer to Network Access Locations around the University for current details and ensure that you are familiar with the Terms and Conditions for Laptop Use.

Wireless Network Logon details

Your logon details (username + password) that you need to connect to the Wireless Network, are as follows:

	Student	Student ID and current network password
	Staff	ecode and current Exchange (staff email) password
	Visitor	Vcode and visitor account password

Configuring your Laptop for DHCP

Use the setup guidelines in Appendix 1 - DHCP Configuration Notes to configure your laptop for DHCP.
Note: 
These notes describe the actions required for Windows XP and Vista systems that are fully patched and up-to-date.

Configuring Windows Vista for Wireless Networking

The following Windows Vista setup notes describe how to configure a laptop running Microsoft Windows Vista for Wireless Networking.

	Student / Visitor	Wireless setup notes
	Staff	Wireless setup notes

Note:
These notes describe the actions required for Windows Vista systems that are fully patched and up-to-date.

Configuring XP for Wireless Networking

The following Windows XP setup notes describe how to configure a laptop running Microsoft Windows XP for Wireless Networking.

	Student / Visitor	Wireless setup notes
	Staff	Wireless setup notes

Note:
These notes describe the actions required for Windows XP systems that are fully patched and up-to-date.

Authentication and Connection to the Wireless Network

After checking your laptop’s network configuration (above), open up a web browser window (e.g. Internet Explorer).

The laptop will establish a connection with the Wireless Access controller and after a short delay, an authentication process will ask for login details.

Enter your Username and Password (as stated above) to authenticate yourself to the University Network.

Connection Difficulties FAQ

Due to differences in hardware and software configurations between various laptop systems, difficulties can be encountered in establishing a connection to the network.

Please visit the Connection Difficulties FAQ page for troubleshooting hints.