Wireless Infrastructure Support
Departments can order wireless coverage for their buildings. OIT Network Operations will provide the centrally supported "UConnect" SSID (Service Set Identifier) as well as a "UGuest" service (which is not secure) for guest access if requested.
Centralized Wireless Services 
The Office of Information Technology provides the infrastructure to create a seamless wireless environment for all campus wireless users. To help ensure ubiquitous campus wireless coverage and to decrease the cost of wireless services for colleges and departments, a centrally managed switching infrastructure has been constructed using “thin” access points. Both encrypted and unencrypted access are provided.
The three primary benefits of this plan are (1) lower cost of the purchase and operation of wireless networks, (2) an infrastructure that will support campus-wide wireless connectivity using campus standards, and (3) compliance with the ITC resolution for ubiquitous network access.
Deploying Wireless Networks
To deploy wireless, departments need to place an order. Standard wireless networks are UConnect and UGuest. LAN admins and end-users may contact the Campus Help Desk during regular weekly business hours for client installation support and connection issues troubleshooting.
Areas with wireless access to UConnect and UGuest should post the Wireless Zone sign where possible. These signs are available though the Office of Information Technology. Call 581-3423 to request them.
UConnect Network
UConnect is an authenticated, encrypted network that uses WPA2-Enterprise/ AES as a campus-wide wireless access standard. uNID and password are required to use this network. Users must follow all campus Acceptable Use Policies. Guests may use guest Network IDs (gNIDs) to access UConnect. Users have access to University resources via UConnect. Client configuration for UConnect is documented here for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and several mobile wireless devices.
UGuest network
UGuest provides basic internet access to visitors in all OIT-managed wireless areas. Users need to sign in each time they connect. UGuest is not recommended for campus members with uNIDs or guests with gNIDs; it is not encrypted, has limited bandwidth and has fewer features than UConnectResources that must be accessed from University IP space, i.e., library data bases, are NOT accessible when connected via the UGuest network.
Participate in the Campus Wireless Effort
Join in the Wireless Committee meetings and discussions. Visit the Wireless Committee webpage to see meeting dates, past meeting minutes, etc. Bring questions and ideas . . . or just observe and listen. You can also subscribe to the wireless email list.
For More
Minimum Security Standards for Wireless Networks
Wireless Network Tips and Tools
ITAC - Wireless Recommendations
For more information on installing APs for new wireless service, upgrading existing infrastructure or installing an SSID in a new campus location, call the Campus Help Desk at 1-4000 or email helpdesk@utah.edu.
