For more information about this topic, please visit Networking and Telecomm Services's webpage at:
This article will describe how to configure Windows XP to manage your computer's wireless connection. Many computer manufacturers create their own wireless networking software utilities and install it on their machines from the factory. If you are having trouble connecting, it can be easier to troubleshoot the issue if you allow Windows to manage your connections. Since there are so many different, manufacturer-specific wireless interfaces, User Support Services does not provide support for any other utilities except the standard Windows interface.
This article describes how to configure the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch mobile internet devices to connect to our secure wireless Internet connection in such a way that it stores your credentials on your device. You will no longer have to authenticate via the web interface (Cisco Web Authentication page) to gain wireless access while on campus. This is now the preferred wireless network to use on campus as it is more secure and easier to use once configured.
This article describes how to configure the Mac operating system 10.5 (also known as Leopard) to connect to the secure wireless networks available on the PSU campus. For more information and directions for other operating systems and devices, please see this article.
Changes to PSU on campus wireless networks
On Thursday, September 3, 2009 there will be a change in the wireless networks on campus.
PSU offers wireless access through most of the academic and administrative buildings on campus. Most laptops and wireless PDA devices can connect to our network. To connect to the wireless network, you need a valid ODIN username and password or a temporary guest wireless login. Guests may browse the PSU website (www.pdx.edu) without logging on.
The new wireless networks will be:
Internet access in your dorm room depends on the building you live in.
One ResNet2 high-speed internet connection is included in your rent.
For troubleshooting information: http://www.telecom.pdx.edu/Students/ResNet2_new.php
This article describes how to configure Windows Vista to connect to the basic wireless network, "PSU," available on the campus. These networks are not encrypted and offer basic access to the Internet to anyone with an Odin computer account, a Sponsored account or a Guest Wireless account.
PSU offers wireless access through most of the academic and administrative buildings on campus. Most laptops and wireless PDA devices can connect to our network. To connect to the wireless network, you need a valid ODIN username and password or a temporary guest wireless login.
The easiest way to connect to our network is to connect to the unencrypted wireless network, "PSU." Once your machine is connected to that network, open an internet browser such as IE, Firefox or Safari. You will automatically be directed to our authentication page. Use your ODIN username and password to authenticate and you should be able to access the internet.
Non-secure wireless networking on Windows XP
Non-secure wireless networking for Windows Vista
Non-secure wireless networking on Macs
If you are having issues connecting, please contact the Helpdesk at 503-725-4357 or come visit us at SMSU Rm. 18. Guests on campus can request short term access to the wireless network by visiting the Helpdesk in SMSU Rm. 18 with photo ID to get a temporary login.
Secure vs. non-secure networks:
PSU offers two types of wireless networks: encrypted (secure) and unencrypted (non-secure). Due to the nature of hardware available to users, not every device is compatible with the secured network. OIT recommends that users who are able to use the PSU secure wireless network should do so if they are concerned about security over-the-air. Selecting the secured option will require compatible hardware as well as manual software configuration. Users who do not wish to make the software changes required or have incompatible hardware for secure wireless should use the non-secure network.
There are different numbers used for students and faculty/staff to access the PSU Dial-Up lines. Depending on your status, you will want to use one of the following.
Instructions on how to setup a dial up connection to PSU:
