UIUCnet Wireless Access

Getting started with UIUCnet Wireless

In order to use the UIUCnet Wireless network, you'll need to log in with your NetID (or a valid guest account), through either QuickConnect and a web browser or a VPN client. This page explains what you'll need to know, have, and do in order to connect.

(If you don't have a NetID or guest account, you can use UI Public Wireless in a few locations instead.)

UIwpa2 Secure Wireless (for some systems)

If your computer supports the WPA2 standard, you can use the UIwpa2 service, which provides secure wireless access without needing VPN or QuickConnect authentication. See Should I use WPA2 or UIUCnet Wireless? for more information.

iPhone and iPod Touch configuration

With a University-specific WPA2 configuration profile, iPhone and iPod Touch users can access the campus wireless network seamlessly. See the iPhone/iPod Touch configuration page for more information.

Locations

Although not all campus buildings have wireless coverage, the list is growing every week. You can search an alphabetical list or view a campus map for locations in your area.

If you see a sign like these, you're in a UIUCnet Wireless area.

FAQs and Troubleshooting

If you have any problems getting connected or staying connected, the FAQs and Troubleshooting pages provide assistance with getting connected to UIUCnet Wireless through either the VPN or UIUCnet QuickConnect.

For administrators and departments

The UIUCnet Wireless Documentation for Administrators includes information on applying for new wireless installations, supporting existing installations, the history and future of UIUCnet Wireless, and more.

Note on terminology:

The UIUCnet Wireless service provides wireless data networking. Consequently, in this section of the website, the terms wireless or UIUCnet Wireless do not describe telephone-based communication or using an infrared port to connect to a printer in the same room.