Anything that broadcasts its own signal is an unauthorized extension of the W&L network, and is banned by the University's Acceptable Use Policy.

Some Macintosh computers have the capability of creating their own ad hoc wireless networks. Please disable this capability by taking the following steps:

1. Go to "System Preferences"
2. Click on "Sharing"
3. In the left-hand pane, uncheck "Internet Sharing"

If you're a W&L faculty member, staff or student, use any available Internet connection, on-campus or off-campus, and use a Web browser to access this page:

http://wireless.wlu.edu

Follow the steps, entering your W&L username and password when prompted. After you complete this step, you'll connect to W&L's wireless network automatically whenever you're in range.

If you're not a member of the W&L community, find the wireless network named "wlu," connect, and open a Web browser. Enter your e-mail address, or, if you're a sponsored guest and have been provided with credentials for temporary access to W&L's wireless network, enter the user name and password that was provided to you.

Please note that wireless is a limited resource, and minor disruptions are common; see Statement on Wireless Service at W&L

Applies To: Faculty, Staff, Students

Various restrictions apply to the guest wireless network, including limited speed, and restricted access to some web sites, including Facebook. W&L faculty, staff and students can get the best quality connection by registering for W&L's secure wireless network. To do that, point your browser on your wireless device to http://wireless.wlu.edu and follow the directions.

The map of wireless network coverage is located here.

The wireless network for W&L faculty, staff and students uses a technology called 802.1x, which provides security by encrypting all network traffic.

Some older computers do not support this technology. However, most modern, up-to-date wireless devices will run on the secure wireless network:

• Windows computers with security features enabled, including auto-updates, firewall and up-to-date operating system
• Macintosh computers with security features enabled, include firewall and up-to-date operating system
• Apple iPad and iPod Touch
• Most Smart Phones with wireless capability, including iPhone, Blackberry, and Android-type phones

Game devices such as the Xbox 360 and Wii and other special-purpose network devices such as the Roku do not function on the secure wireless network. For such devices, use a wired connection, or register them for use on the wireless network.

Please note that wireless is a limited resource, and that minor disruptions are common; see Statement on Wireless Service at W&L

Whenever possible, use the tool at http://wireless.wlu.edu  to configure your device for use on W&L's wireless network.

You may need to manually configure some devices. The settings are:

• SSIDD: WLUsec
• Wireless Encryption: WPA2 Enterprise
• Authentication Protocol: MS-CHAPv2/PEAP
• Outside tunnel authentication: This should be left blank
• Inside tunnel authentication: WLU Username and Password
• Security certificate verification: Equifax Secure Certificate Authority

1. Edit the following file:  /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf2. Copy and paste the following entries:

network={
     ssid="WLUsec"
     scan_ssid=1
     key_mgmt=WPA-EAP
     pairwise=CCMP TKIP
     group=CCMP TKIP
     eap=PEAP
     identity="WLU Username"
     password="WLU Password"
     ca_cert="/etc/ssl/certs/Equifax_Secure_CA.pem"
     phase1="peaplabel=0"
     phase2="auth=MSCHAPV2"
}

3. Save the wpa_supplicant.conf changes
4. Restart the WPA supplicant with the following command: /etc/init.d/wpa_supplicant restart5. Restart networking with the following command: /etc/init.d/network restart

802.1x is a network protocol that provides an authentication mechanism to devices connecting to a wired or wireless network. Washington and Lee employs 802.1x on its wireless network, "WLUsec." An additional level of security is provided by encrypting all traffic on the wireless network.

Devices must be configured in order to function properly on an 802.1x network; at W&L, wireless devices may be configured by connecting to the Web page at http://wireless.wlu.edu and following the steps as prompted.

The WLU wireless network allows users to access the network for a short period with authenticated access, or a long period with secure access. If you are just visiting campus for a day you should attach to the "wlu" wireless networks. If you are going to be using our wireless network frequently you will want to register for the secure wireless network. Registering on the secure network allows you to remain attached to the network without having to reauthenticate, and it encyrpts your network traffic so it is secure. To register on the Secure network go to Http://wireless.wlu.edu .

If you are not formally associated with WLU you can access the network as a guest by attaching to the "wlu" network. This network has some restrictions.    

Applies To: Faculty, Staff, Students

Yes! Both secure (for W&L students and employees with AD credentials) and access for guests.

1. At the Home screen, press the Menu key.

2. Scroll to the Manage Connections icon and press the trackball.

3. Scroll to Wi-Fi (not all Blackberry phones have this option; if you don't see it, it's not available for your model). Press the trackball to place a check mark in the box to turn on Wi-Fi.

To scan for and connect to available networks, perform the following steps:

1. At the Home screen, press the Menu key.

2. Scroll to Set Up Wi-Fi Network and press the trackball.

3. Scroll to Next and press the trackball.

4. Select Scan for Networks. The handheld scans and displays available networks.

SELECT WLUsec

5. Press the trackball to connect.  Enter your W&L network user name and password

Applies To: Faculty, Staff, Students

If you're a W&L faculty members, staff or student, use the Safari or Firefox browser (NOT Chrome) and use any available connection to access this Web address, from on campus or off campus:

http://wireless.wlu.edu

Follow the instructions, and enter your W&L username and password. When you've completed these steps, you'll automatically connect to W&L's secure wireless network whenever you're in range.

Please note that wireless is a limited resource, and minor disruptions are common; see Statement on Wireless Service at W&L

Applies To: Faculty, Staff, Students

1. Go to the Settings app
2. Select Wi-Fi
3. Make sure Wi-Fi is on and choose the "WLUsec" network
4. Enter your W&L network username (without the @mail.wlu.edu or @wlu.edu part) and password and tap Join
5. When prompted to accept the network certificate, tap the Accept button
6. Enter your device's passcode if prompted
7. A checkbox next to the WLUsec network and the Wi-Fi signal icon in the status bar at the top should indicate that you are now connected to the network

Applies To: Faculty, Staff, Students

Here’s a couple of advanced troubleshooting tips:

1. Make sure you run Cloudpath from Safari or Firefox. Cloudpath does not work correctly with Google Chrome.
2. Go to the Apple > System Preferences > Network > Airport > Advanced > Airport and remove “WLUsec” and “WLU”.
3. Go to the Apple > System Preferences > Network > Airport > Advanced > 802.1x > User Profiles > “-” key will delete “WLUsec profile.”
4. Select “Ok”
5. Select “Apply”
6. Select “Turn Airport Off” for about a minute. This is the equivalent of starting over.
7. Select “Turn Airport On”
8. Choose the “WLU” wireless network
9. Log in to the portal and re-run Cloudpath from wireless.wlu.edu

Go to Settings > Wireless Controls > Turn on WiFi 
 
In WiFi settings select wlusec
 
Enter your username and password

Applies To: Faculty, Staff, Students

Applies To: Faculty, Staff

Click the small button by the USB port on the bottom to turn on the screen. Swipe the yellow arrow left to unlock.

When the main screen appears, touch the small gear icon in the upper right. When the settings menu drops down, touch “Wi-Fi”.

Pull down if necessary, and touch WLUsec in the network list. When the form comes up, leave PEAP and select “MSCHAPv2” under Phase 2 Authentication, scroll on down, and put your AD username in the Identity box (ad\username). Type your AD password into the Password box, and touch Connect at the bottom. It should connect easily within a moment or two.

Applies To: Students

Applies To: Students