What are the minimum requirements to connect to the UWO Wireless network?
• Access to wireless and the UWO network is available only to students, faculty, staff and select visitors of the University who have a valid UWO Computer Account. • Contact the group that you are affiliated with at UWO to obtain an active, valid Computer Account. If you do not have a UWO computer account, please see How do I… Get a Personal Computer Account to find out how to obtain your account. A Wi-Fi enabled laptop or device • The system is built using Ethernet wireless standards. Currently running on “wireless Ethernet” ( Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b), the network provides high speed connectivity to University information systems, resources, and the Internet. Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) wireless cards are available for most notebook computers and handheld devices. If you are planning to buy a new laptop, pick a model with a built-in antenna. A virus and spy-ware clean wireless laptop or PDA • Computer systems connected to UWO backbone are constantly monitored to maintain the integrity and
