Difference between revisions of "Connecting personally-owned laptops to the WSU network"
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Use a network cable to connect your laptop to any network port on campus. Network cables can be checked out from the Technical Support Center in Somsen 207 or the Information Gallery in the Krueger Library. They can also be purchased from the bookstore. | Use a network cable to connect your laptop to any network port on campus. Network cables can be checked out from the Technical Support Center in Somsen 207 or the Information Gallery in the Krueger Library. They can also be purchased from the bookstore. | ||
===Wireless access=== | ===Wireless access=== | ||
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| + | ====Minimum Specs==== | ||
| + | WINDOWS | ||
| + | *Minimum Resolution: 1920x1080 | ||
| + | *256 GB Storage Drive | ||
| + | *Intel Core i5 processor (6th Gen or newer) with 8 GB RAM or AMD equivalent | ||
| + | *Dual band 802.11AC Wi-Fi Networking | ||
| + | *Must be currently running Windows 10x64 (Education, Pro, or Enterprise) | ||
| + | *Office 2016 or Office 365 (Available to download/install via OnTheHub) | ||
| + | *Must have administrative rights to their system | ||
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| + | MacOS | ||
| + | *Minimum Resolution: 1440x900 | ||
| + | *256 GB Storage Drive | ||
| + | *Intel Core i5 processor (6th Gen or newer) | ||
| + | *8 GB RAM | ||
| + | *Dual band 802.11AC Wi-Fi Networking | ||
| + | *Must be currently running macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) or newer | ||
| + | *Office 2016 or Office 365 (Available to download/install via OnTheHub) | ||
| + | *Must have administrative rights to their system | ||
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====PC instructions==== | ====PC instructions==== | ||
#Make sure the wireless button is turned on and that Windows is not in airplane mode. | #Make sure the wireless button is turned on and that Windows is not in airplane mode. | ||
#Go to Start, Settings, and click on the wireless icon to pull up a list of available wireless networks. | #Go to Start, Settings, and click on the wireless icon to pull up a list of available wireless networks. | ||
#Select the Warrior network. | #Select the Warrior network. | ||
| − | #Enter your | + | #Enter your StarID and password and follow the prompts. |
====Mac instructions==== | ====Mac instructions==== | ||
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#If necessary, select Turn Wi-Fi On. | #If necessary, select Turn Wi-Fi On. | ||
#Click the wireless icon again, and select Warrior from the list of available networks. | #Click the wireless icon again, and select Warrior from the list of available networks. | ||
| − | #Enter your | + | #Enter your StarID and password. |
#When the Verify Certificate window appears, click Continue. | #When the Verify Certificate window appears, click Continue. | ||
#You may be prompted to enter your login password before Wi-Fi connects. | #You may be prompted to enter your login password before Wi-Fi connects. | ||
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===Available resources=== | ===Available resources=== | ||
Once connected, you will have Internet and network file directory access. You will not have access to WSU licensed software or network printers from a personally-owned laptop. | Once connected, you will have Internet and network file directory access. You will not have access to WSU licensed software or network printers from a personally-owned laptop. | ||
====Employees==== | ====Employees==== | ||
Access personal and department file directories. Once connected to the warrior network, run \\winona.edu\dfs\employees. You will see five folders for PersonalStorage, ClassStorage, Department, GroupStorage, and Web-Course1. | Access personal and department file directories. Once connected to the warrior network, run \\winona.edu\dfs\employees. You will see five folders for PersonalStorage, ClassStorage, Department, GroupStorage, and Web-Course1. | ||
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====Students==== | ====Students==== | ||
| − | Access class file directories by running \\winona.edu\dfs\students. You will be prompted for your | + | Access class file directories by running \\winona.edu\dfs\students. You will be prompted for your StarID and password and see three folders for ClassStorage, GroupStorage and Web-Student Webs. |
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==Technical Support== | ==Technical Support== | ||
We encourage students and employees to attempt setting up wireless access on their own with the directions given above. If assistance is needed, contact the {{TSC}}. | We encourage students and employees to attempt setting up wireless access on their own with the directions given above. If assistance is needed, contact the {{TSC}}. | ||
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| + | ==Helpful Resources== | ||
| + | [[Grad and PT Student Technology Survival Guide]] - contains printing information for personally owned laptops. | ||
Revision as of 20:24, 23 January 2018
About this article
This article includes instructions for connecting a personally-owned laptop to the WSU campus network. It is intended for WSU students and employees with a valid WSU network account.
Antivirus must be installed
All computer equipment attached to the WSU network must have an antivirus program installed, updated and fully functional to ensure your laptop is free from any viruses or malware.
WSU students and employees
Wired access
Use a network cable to connect your laptop to any network port on campus. Network cables can be checked out from the Technical Support Center in Somsen 207 or the Information Gallery in the Krueger Library. They can also be purchased from the bookstore.
Wireless access
Minimum Specs
WINDOWS
- Minimum Resolution: 1920x1080
- 256 GB Storage Drive
- Intel Core i5 processor (6th Gen or newer) with 8 GB RAM or AMD equivalent
- Dual band 802.11AC Wi-Fi Networking
- Must be currently running Windows 10x64 (Education, Pro, or Enterprise)
- Office 2016 or Office 365 (Available to download/install via OnTheHub)
- Must have administrative rights to their system
MacOS
- Minimum Resolution: 1440x900
- 256 GB Storage Drive
- Intel Core i5 processor (6th Gen or newer)
- 8 GB RAM
- Dual band 802.11AC Wi-Fi Networking
- Must be currently running macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) or newer
- Office 2016 or Office 365 (Available to download/install via OnTheHub)
- Must have administrative rights to their system
PC instructions
- Make sure the wireless button is turned on and that Windows is not in airplane mode.
- Go to Start, Settings, and click on the wireless icon to pull up a list of available wireless networks.
- Select the Warrior network.
- Enter your StarID and password and follow the prompts.
Mac instructions
- Click the wireless icon on the menu bar near the top right of the screen.
- If necessary, select Turn Wi-Fi On.
- Click the wireless icon again, and select Warrior from the list of available networks.
- Enter your StarID and password.
- When the Verify Certificate window appears, click Continue.
- You may be prompted to enter your login password before Wi-Fi connects.
Available resources
Once connected, you will have Internet and network file directory access. You will not have access to WSU licensed software or network printers from a personally-owned laptop.
Employees
Access personal and department file directories. Once connected to the warrior network, run \\winona.edu\dfs\employees. You will see five folders for PersonalStorage, ClassStorage, Department, GroupStorage, and Web-Course1.
Students
Access class file directories by running \\winona.edu\dfs\students. You will be prompted for your StarID and password and see three folders for ClassStorage, GroupStorage and Web-Student Webs.
Technical Support
We encourage students and employees to attempt setting up wireless access on their own with the directions given above. If assistance is needed, contact the Technical Support Center (TechSupport@winona.edu, 507-457-5240, Somsen Hall 207).
Helpful Resources
Grad and PT Student Technology Survival Guide - contains printing information for personally owned laptops.