Wireless Networking Support

The campus wireless network is called FalconAir. FalconAir is currently available in the first, second, and third floors of South Hall, the Physics laboratories in Centenial Science Hall and Davee Library. During 2006-07, wireless access will be installed in the remainder of South Hall and Centennial Science, as well as Wyman Education Building, North Hall and the new University Center. Wireless access within campus buildings will be completed in 2007-08 by adding access points in Ag Science, Ag Engineering, Food Science, Karges Center and the Kleinpell Fine Arts building.

Connecting to FalconAir with a Mac
How to connect to FalconAir with a Macintosh computer.

Connecting to FalconAir with Windows
How to connect to FalconAir with a Microsoft Windows computer.

Overview of connecting to FalconAir
Flowchart of the connection process.

FAQ about Clean Access
Frequently asked questions relating to Cisco Clean Access

Guest Access
How and when to request guest account access

Installing the Clean Access Agent
How to prepare your Windows computer for wireless networking with FalconAir.

Network services available via FalconAir
Summary of network services which can be accessed with a FalconAir connection

Troubleshooting FalconAir on a Mac
Helpful information specific to Macintosh users trying to connect to FalconAir.

Troubleshooting FalconAir on Windows
Helpful information specific to Microsoft Windows users trying to connect to FalconAir.

Where can I access FalconAir?
Map of supported locations for accessing FalconAir.

What can I do to prepare my laptop?

To make connecting simpler, you can prepare your laptop by keeping it updated with the latest operating system updates (by visiting Windows Update or running Apple's Software Update) as well as keep your anti-virus software up-to-date (see related links below).

Anti-virus information
How to use Apple Software Update (off-site)
Windows Update (off-site)