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Wireless service on campus gives you access to the Internet and any web applications and resources delivered with a web browser via TCP port 80. |
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Wireless Service
While wireless access does offer mobility, it is not a substitute for the services available in the computer labs. Wireless access doesn’t provide a direct connection to the University Novell network so you won’t have access to University software applications or printing services. You can access your H:\ drive with NetStorage at https://webf.uncc.edu. For additional applications and printing services, visit the Student Computing labs in Barnard.
Borrow a Laptop
Atkins Library loans laptop computers to students, faculty and staff for a 24-hour period. These laptops are already configured to access the University wireless network. Just click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop and enter your NinerNET user name and password for Internet access. Visit http://library.uncc.edu for more information.
Wireless Access Points
Wireless access points are available in the following areas (assume there is full wireless coverage unless otherwise specified):
| Atkins
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L, G, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor
commons, Ritazza Cafe |
| Auxiliary Services |
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| Barnard |
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1st floor: Full Coverage
2nd floor: Room 230a |
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Cameron Hall |
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1st floor: 101 lecture hall, lobby, northwest corner (offices, conference rooms and labs)
2nd floor: west |
| CHHS |
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| COED |
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Classrooms on L - 3 |
| Colvard |
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North: All floors
South: 3rd and 5th floors (some areas) |
| Cone
Center |
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Food Court and After Hours Lounge
Floors 1 South, 2 South, 3 South |
| Duke Centennial Hall |
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1st floor: South, 252 cafe seating area & patio
3rd floor: Conference Rooms 308, 324, 345 Lecture Hall, Library and reading lobby
Motorsports Building |
| Friday |
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| Fretwell |
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| Greenhouse |
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| McEniry |
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| Prospector |
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Student and Faculty/Staff Cafeterias |
| Reese |
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Conference Room 211 |
| Robinson Hall |
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| SAC |
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SAC Salons
SAC 146, Athletics Academic Center
Food Court and Game Room |
| Wachovia Field House |
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Partial Coverage |
| Woodward Hall |
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| Smith |
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| Storrs |
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1st & 2nd floor common areas,
Gallery 100, Conference Rooms 101D & 105, Classroom
290, Architecture Library |
| Student Health Center |
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| Uptown
Center |
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Boardroom and Rooms 322, 326,
328, and 330 |
| Outside |
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Areas between the buildings
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Wireless computing is not available in residential housing.
Wireless for PC
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You'll need: |
Wireless Network Interface Card (NIC)
802.11b/g compatible/Internal or External |
- Install the NIC and any associated drivers and client utilities. Check the documentation provided with your NIC card for instructions
on installation and configuration. On many PCs the NIC is already installed at time of purchase.
- Open the wireless client utility and
configure the wireless client for use with the UNC Charlotte wireless network. This only needs to be done one time.
- Check the settings for campus wireless:
Radio Network Name or SSID: uncc49er (all lowercase)
Encryption: Disable WEP and additional NIC related encryptions
Network: Access Point (if available, not Ad-hoc or peer-to-peer)
Windows Vista Users: Select Connect even if the network is not broadcasting
Wireless Login for PC:
- Start the wireless client.
- Ensure the “uncc49er” network is selected. The radio signal should be receiving and associated with the “uncc49er” network.
- Start Internet Explorer or
Netscape web browser.
Ensure “Use Proxy Server” is not selected.
The browser will be redirected to the UNC Charlotte Wireless Network Login screen if the wireless NIC is configured
correctly.
- Login with your NinerNET account.
University guests should enter a valid email account in the field labeled Guest.
- Download Norton AntiVirus
to your computer or check-out a copy from the Collections Desk on the 2nd floor of
Atkins Library. Be sure to bring your Student ID. Get the latest information on
virus protection.
- Logoff to end your wireless session by clicking the "Click here to Logoff" icon in the Logoff
popup window. This may have been minimized to the Task Bar.
Wireless for Mac
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You'll need: |
Apple Macintosh OS X version 10.2.x or higher |
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Apple’s AirPort or AirPort Extreme
(varies with model) or a compatible 802.11b/g device.* |
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* If using a third party device,
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- Turn on AirPort.
- Choose Other from the AirPort Menu.
- Leave Wireless Security as the default WEP Password.
- Network Name = uncc49er (all lower case)
- Leave Password blank.
Wireless Login for Mac:
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Start Safari,
Internet Explorer or
Netscape web browser. Ensure “Use Proxy Server”
is not selected. The browser will be redirected to the UNC Charlotte Wireless Network Login screen if the wireless NIC
is configured correctly.
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Login with your NinerNET account. University guests should enter a valid email account in the field labeled Guest.
- Download Norton AntiVirus to your computer or check-out a copy
from the Collections Desk on the 2nd floor of Atkins Library. Be sure to bring your Student ID.
Get the latest information on virus protection.
- Logoff to end your wireless session by clicking the "Click here to Logoff" icon in the
Logoff popup window. This may have been minimized to the Task Bar.
Get Help
Students get technical assistance from the
Student Computing Help Center. Visit the Help Center in Barnard, call 704-687-6400 or submit your problem to the HelpDesk Online and a Technical Assistant will help.
Check the ITS Message Center for system alerts and the scheduled outages for additional information.
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