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Wireless Networking @ Sewanee
Wireless
FAQ
GENERAL QUESTIONS
What is a wireless LAN?
A wireless LAN
(WLAN) is a network that allows access to the Sewanee Network and the
Internet without the need for any wired connections to the user's
machine.
What can I do when connected
to a wireless network?
You can use
wireless for email, Web browsing and printing to local network printers.
You should
not use wireless for streaming audio/video, very large downloads or
viewing extremely graphic-intensive Web sites.
Even though
wireless networks look attractive for use everywhere, wired networks still
give the best performance and speed. Please remember that a wireless
access point provides shared bandwidth. As more users connect
to the access point, the available bandwidth per user diminishes.
Therefore, wireless networks are not appropriate for high bandwidth
applications such as streaming audio/video. It is most suited for
applications such as email and web browsing.
Can I print to a local printer using the Sewanee wireless network?
Wireless
printing will be available in select areas. For more information
about the availability of wireless printing in a given area, please
contact the support staff working within that particular wireless access
zone.
What do I need to begin
using wireless?
Can I
purchase a wireless card through the University?
Yes.
Wireless cards that meet the minimum requirements to access the network
will be available for $90 at any of the following locations:
Can anybody connect to
Sewanee wireless networks?
Yes!
Do I need
authentication?
No.
How do I know if I'm
connected?
You can check
your network connectivity status by looking at the Status and Activity
indicators on the wireless PC Card Antenna. The Status light will
blink when a connection is made. The Activity light will blink when data
is transmitted.
Can I access Sewanee
wireless networks with my PDA?
To connect to
the wireless network, you will need:
- A NetID.
- An 80211.b compatible wireless card or adapter.
Does a wireless card use a
lot of power?
Yes. A laptop's batteries will deplete much
faster while using wireless.
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