Wireless FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can connect to the UOW wireless network?
2. Which wireless network standards are supported?
3. How is the wireless network secured?
4. How and When can I connect?
5. Where can I connect to the UOW wireless network?
6. Does the University sell or loan wireless network cards that can connect to the UOW wireless network?
7. What can I use the UOW wireless network for?
8. Can I use SSH via the UOW wireless network?

Who can connect to the UOW wireless network?

All staff and students with an active UOW email account have access to the UOW wireless network.

Which wireless network standards are supported?

Inside buildings: 802.11a (54mb) and 802.11b (11mb)
Outside buildings: 802.11b (11mb)

How is the wireless network secured?

The "Wireless Protected Access" (WPA) standard is used to authenticate the user, and encrypt the wireless network traffic.
Note: Both the network card and network client need to support WPA in order to connect to the UOW wireless network. This should be kept in mind when selecting wireless equipment and software.

How and when can I connect?

The UOW Wireless Network is now available at Wollongong Campus (see coverage map). For configuration information, please refer to the user guides.

A number of wireless network cards have been tested by ITS Support and their WPA compliant drivers are now available. When selecting a wireless network card, remember the standards that are supported on campus:

Inside buildings: 802.11a (54mb) and 802.11b (11mb)
Outside buildings: 802.11b (11mb)

To make the most of the high speed wireless network available inside buildings, it is recommended that you select a card that enables connection to both the high speed 802.11a wireless network and the 11Mbps 802.11b wireless network. Also note that the card must support the WPA security standard. The Linksys a/b/g wireless adapter supports both networking standards, and is available from the UniShop on campus.

Where can I connect to the UOW wireless network?

The UOW Wollongong Campus is covered by a wireless network. Student residences are in the process of having wireless networking implemented and details will be posted here as updates occur.

• View campus map with current wireless coverage

Does the University sell or loan wireless network cards that can connect to the UOW wireless network?

Wireless network cards (for PC laptops) are available for loan by students and staff. Please visit the Short Loans Desk of the UOW Library on main campus. The loan period is 28 days.

You can check availability at http://library.uow.edu.au/record=b1486981

What can I use the UOW wireless network for?

The wireless network is available to staff and students for access to web, email SMP, SOLS, WebCT and other services.

Can I use SSH via the UOW wireless network?

Yes - you can access services via SSH via wumpus.uow.edu.au. SSH to Wumpus, and sign on using your unix username and password, and then SSH to the server required.