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Wireless Networking - General Information

What do I need to use K-State's Wireless Network?

• A computer or other device with a wireless card. Network access points on campus currently support 802.11b/g.


• Find an area where K-State's wireless network is available. All K-State at Salina classrooms and the residence halls provide wireless access. You may also want to refer to the list of wireless locations on the Salina campus.


• You will need to configure your wireless card/device using K-State at Salina's wireless settings.

K-State at Salina's Wireless Settings

K-State at Salina and Manhattan both offer wireless connections using WEP encryption. K-State at Salina additionally offers the ability to connect using WPA-enterprise with TKIP encryption.

• How to configure WPA


• How to configure WEP

If the software on your wireless device supports it, Information Systems recommend using WPA because of WPA's improved encryption techniques.

Wireless Locations on the Salina Campus

Salina Campus Locations:

• Aero Center
• Aviation Maintenance Hangar
• Aero SBE (Building 820)
• Aero Composites Lab
• College Center
• Harbin Hall
• Residence Hall
• Library
• Technology Center East
• Technology Center West
• Tullis
• Student Activity Center
• Science Center

Wireless is also available at various locations on the Manhattan campus.