Wireless
Wireless networking is a method of connecting a laptop or palmtop computer to the network using radio signals where wired Ethernet service is impractical or unavailable.
Wireless Hot Spots
Wireless is available in all of the central campus green space, an area covering more than 50 acres. Courtyards and outdoor meeting areas are being added as requests are made. View a building list or map of all of the public wireless access points on campus.
Assistance and Getting Started
The Student Network Access Program (SNAP) is available to help students connect a personal computer to the campus network. An assistant can visit a residence hall room to help install a wireless card in a computer, configure the card for an on-campus connection, and help load networking software. Students may bring their computers to the Solution Center, 195 Durham Center, and have the setup done there. SNAP is funded by student computer fees, so there is no charge for most standard services. You can contact the SNAP team in 195 Durham Center, by phone at 515-294-4000, or by email at solution.
You can also configure your computer to access the university's wireless network by following these instructions:
