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OSU Wireless-Network: Requirements



The OSU Wireless-Network has three requirements:

  • An active OSU Wireless-Network username and password
  • A current and compatible operating system
  • A compatible wireless network interface card

Username and Password:

The OSU Wireless-Network utilizes alternative credentials than the osu.edu email system for authentication. These credentials can be created and managed via the OIT Account Management page.



Operating System:

The operating systems supported in the OSU Wireless-Network are as follows:
  • Windows XP/Windows 2000
  • Mac OS 10.2.x and higher 1
  • Linux
  • Tested PDA operating systems

    • 1 Mac OS 10.3.x and higher provide an 802.1x supplicant and will natively work with osuwireless. Mac OS 10.2.x, however, will require a third-party supplicant such as Aegis.


Compatible Wireless Network Card:

A compatible wireless network card would be one that supports: The Tested and Recommended Devices article includes all wireless network cards that have been tested by the OSU Wireless-Network Implementation Team. If your card is not listed, check the manufacturer's website to see if your card supports the above requirements. Many times, a simple driver update will include the needed components for osuwireless.

The OIT online knowledge base includes many wireless articles, including setup instructions for the OSU Wireless-Network.



Current Record: 2953

Create Date: 01-20-2006
Last Reviewed: 09-30-2008
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