Networks

Wireless Network

This site is designed to give information on both current and proposed wireless networking for access to the University network at Florida Tech. This does not cover information on research done by the Wireless Center of Excellence. The current wireless infrastructure is a mix of 802.11b (11Mbps) and 802.11g. (54 Mbps) The coverage map below distinguishes where 802.11g service is available. 802.11g is backwards compatible with 802.11b. Any 802.11b or 802.11g card will work in any of the current coverage areas.

Wireless Topics:

Coverage Areas

Click the map below to view the current areas covered and proposed areas avialable for the campus wireless network. The areas covered include: The Academic Quad, Clemente Center, College of Business, Columbia Village Commons Building, Denius Student Union Building, Evans Cafeteria, Evans Library, Keuper Administration Building, Link Engineering Building, Olin Engineering Complex, Olin Life Sciences, Olin Physical Sciences, Psychology, Shepard and the Skurla Aeronautics Building.

Wireless Coverage Map

Download the Wireless Coverage Map (PDF)

Hardware Needed to Connect

Any 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Compliant card is acceptable for connecting to the network. These cards can be purchased at any computer store.  Most newer laptops have them already available witht the system.

Register to Use the Wireless Network

  1. Visit the Network Registration  page to register your laptop or pda for wireless access.
  2. Set up your wireless card according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    The following data provides information that you may be asked for when configuring your wireless settings:

Parameter

Value

Wireless SSID fit
WPA not required presently
IP Address Set automatically by DHCP
Wireless SSID fit-guest
WPA Call Tech Support at 674-7284