Wireless Networks
- What is the cause of my laptop wireless card picking up a signal but then immediately dropping it?
- Where and how can I get wireless connectivity on campus?
- How to obtain the WEP Key?
- Why do I receive warnings about limited connectivity when connecting to the RHIT wireless network?
- What is the RHIT-GUEST network?
Rose-Hulman provides three 802.11 a/b/g wireless network in all academic buildings, the Hulman Memorial Union, the Library, Hatfield Hall, and in parts of the Sports and Recreation Center.
The RHIT-1X is the preferred wireless network for students, staff and faculty. It uses WPA encryption and uses PEAP authentication. It does not require the use of the VPN client. . Most modern laptops are able to use this network. Currently all new laptops and reimaged laptops are setup for the RHIT-1X network.
The RHIT wireless network uses WEP type encryption and requires the VPN client. This network is for older laptops and devices which do not support the RHIT-1X network.
The RHIT-Guest network is a special network designed for sponsored guests of Rose-Hulman. This network has no encryption methods on it and is designed to allow guests access to the internet but only limited access to Rose-Hulman’s internal network. In order to connect to this network a username and password are required. Network passwords will not work for this network. Only faculty and staff members may request the creation of a username for a guest of the institute.
