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On-Campus
Network Access with Windows XP
Ball State's Wireless Network
Please note that the Ball State wireless
network is a local area network that works on-campus in Muncie. It is
not intended to work off-campus and does not serve as an internet service
for students that live off-campus.
Wireless on an XP Machine
Connect to the Wireless Network Using Windows XP
Establish a connection to the BSU wireless network using a Windows XP machine. Includes instructions for configuring the connection and logging into the network.
Selecting the BSU Wireless Network
By default, when on-campus, your computer should automatically connect
to the wireless network bsu. Learn how to access the BSU wireless
page to view the available networks. Then learn how to select the
network you want to connect to.
Installing a CISCO Wireless Access Card
Installing a CISCO wireless card couldn’t be easier. You simply slip the
card into a PCMCIA slot and Windows does the rest!
Repair Your Wireless Connection on a Win XP Machine
There are a couple easy ways to repair your wireless connection.
This may be necessary if you are no longer able to get connected to Ball
State's wireless network.
Set Windows XP to Control the Wireless Card
Many times if a Windows XP computer is having problems accessing the
wireless network, the problem can be corrected by setting the wireless
connection so that Windows manages it.
Disable and Enable Your Wireless Connection
There are a couple of ways to disable and
then enable your wireless connection. This is a good thing to try
if you have lost connectivity to the
wireless network.
Network Settings
DHCP on a Windows XP Machine
Computers on campus that connect to the internet typically use a
dynamically generated IP address that is generated by a DHCP server.
DHCP must be enabled on each computer. Learn how to do this with Windows
XP. This is necessary for both wireless and Ethernet connections.
Wireless on a Windows Vista Machine
Repair Your
Wireless Network Connection on a Windows Vista Machine
Use the Diagnose and Repair function
to repair a wireless network connection.
Use VPN to Secure Your Wireless Connection
Download, Install and Launch the Cisco VPN Client Software on a Windows Machine
Use the Cisco VPN client to protect
your wireless connection to the internet while on-campus.
Learn how to download, install, and use the VPN software.
On-Campus VPN Usage
Learn how VPN can be used to ensure that your wireless network
connection is secure. Using VPN provides additional security that
protects you as you use Ball State's wireless network.
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On-Campus
Network Access
on a Mac
Ball State's Wireless Network
Please note that the Ball State wireless
network is a local area network that works on-campus in Muncie. It is
not intended to work off-campus and does not serve as an internet service
for students that live off-campus.
Wireless Connection Configuration on a MAC
Access the BSU wireless network using a MAC. Setting up the
wireless connection is easy.
Add an Icon to the Apple Menu Bar for the Airport
Learn how to add an icon for the wireless
airport to the Apple Menu bar and then use the icon to turn the airport
on and access the BSU wireless network.
Use VPN to Secure Your Wireless Connection
Download and Install VPN on a Mac Running
Tiger
Use Safari to download and install the VPN software on your Mac. This software allows an off-campus computer to perform as if it were on-campus.
Using VPN protections your wireless connection while you are on-campus.
Network Settings
DHCP on a Mac
Computers on campus that connect to the internet typically use a
dynamically generated IP address that is generated by a DHCP server.
DHCP must be enabled on each computer. Learn how to do this on a Mac.
Troubleshooting Connection Problems
Troubleshoot Network Connection Problems on a Mac
If you are having problems accessing the network from a Mac, watch this TechClip to learn how to troubleshoot and fix the problem. Includes instructions for both wireless and non-wireless connections.
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