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AU Wireless
General Information

AU Wireless connectivity became available for AU employees & students in 2002. Locations continue to be added to the areas of AU Wireless availability. Also with the growth of technology AU Wireless continues to become more accessible, reliable, and secure.

 

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Who has access to the AU Wireless Network?

All Auburn University employees and students can access the AU Wireless network.

To access the AU Wireless network, you will be required to log in using your AU user name and computing password. If you need to establish a temporary guest account, please contact the following:

OIT HelpDesk
(334) 844-4944
helpdesk@auburn.edu

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Accessing the AU wireless network
  1. Make sure your computer or handheld device is within one of the campus wireless access points.

  2. Verify that your device can find the wireless access point.

  3. Open your normal web browser. You will be taken to the AU Wireless login page.

    AU Wireless Network Login

  4. Log in using your AU user name and computing password.

  5. Once verified, you are successfully logged in to the AU Wireless network.

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Wireless locations on campus

Wireless coverage is offered in select areas of campus. Additional areas of campus will have coverage soon. Current areas are listed below:

Public Areas:

Specific Academic Areas:

 

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Trying out the wireless network

If you would like to "try before you buy" a wireless laptop, they are available at the RBD Library for your complimentary use. The laptops can be checked out for use within building for four hours at a time. An employee or student ID and an AU User Name and password are required.

 

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Handheld devices supported

Handheld devices running Microsoft Windows CE, Microsoft Windows PocketPC and Palm OS should be able to connect to the AU Wireless network while the devices are within the current wireless zones around campus.

 

Before accessing the network, you will be required to log in using your AU user name and computing password. After logging in, you can access the Web, e-mail and other Internet-based services. To begin this process, simply open your web browser and you will be automatically taken to the AU Wireless log in page.

 

If you need help configuring your handheld device, contact:

OIT HelpDesk
helpdesk@auburn.edu
(334) 844-9400

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Wireless Network Security

If you need an encrypted connection to the AU Wireless network, the Cisco VPN is available to Auburn University employees and students via AU Install. The Cisco VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides 168-bit DES encryption to ensure that all data sent is protected.

 

Of course, even if you are not using the Cisco VPN client, you can still establish secure data connections when visiting web sites and email portals that offer SSL connections, such as Amazon.com and other popular commerce sites.

 

The Cisco VPN is not available for handheld devices such as Microsoft Pocket PC or Palm OS.

 

Download : Cisco VPN Client

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