WKU is now providing wireless network access in several locations across campus and is in the process of expanding coverage to other areas of the University. Please check the Wireless Coveragepage to see currently available locations or the Wireless Projectpage if you are interested to know when other locations will be brought up.
The purpose of the site is to provide the WKU community with the information necessary to use the WKU Wireless Network, as well as providing the current status of the wireless networking project. Please follow the links below for more information on a particular topic.
Getting Connected
Find out what you need to get connected to the WKU Wireless Network.
Security
Wireless technologies have introduced many new challenges to the world of networking, particularly in the realm of security. We recommend being aware of these issues before using any wireless network.
Coverage
Find out what areas of campus are covered by the WKU Wireless Network. Wireless coverage details are provided in both graphical and textual formats.
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Support
Wireless networking also introduces many new support concerns. Our goal is to provide the campus with the best support possible. Here we address the procedures necessary to obtain support.
Wireless Policy
For us to be able to provide the most reliable and secure network a new policy had to be developed to specifically address the concerns that arise with wireless networking
The Wireless Project
Establishing wireless network access for a campus of this size is a massive undertaking. Here you can find details on this project, including the design details, proposed schedules, and technologies employed |
