The Ferris State University wireless network is accessible for all faculty, staff, administration and students. It is currently available at most outdoor locations, and has been deployed within many buildings, including the common areas of the residence halls.  To see the complete list of buildings and outdoor wireless click the following links.

Indoor Wireless
Outdoor Wireless
Campus Map

Supported Public Networks

When searching for available public networks, be sure you connect to a supported network device. Ferris access points are named the same throughout campus to allow for quick identification.  When using a University wireless connection you will prompt to login through Clean Access.

FLTAP591               Access points in the F.L.I.T.E.
FSUnet                   Access points available outside
FSUnet1                  Access points available inside

Supported Private Networks

Wireless access points can be purchased from the Student Technology Services department, these devices will allow you to connect wirelessly while in a residence hall room.  Devices configured by the STS group all use a specific naming scheme. (If you have purchased a wireless device from a location other than the STS you will need to configure it using the provided instructions.)

StudentAPxxx          Wireless devices purchased from STS. These devices are password protected.

Unsupported Networks

While searching for a wireless network you may come across a number of unsecured connections; likely names are Linksys, D-link, or Workgroup.  Due to security concerns the University does not support any unsecured connection.  Be advised that the use of an unsecured network by a person other than the network owner is considered by some branches of law enforcement as illegal.

Requirements

802.11b or g wireless adapters, which can be purchased most electronic stores if your computer does not have a built in wireless networking capabilities.

The standard for Wireless network can be found here.

1. Install the wireless adapter to your computer
1. Insert your wireless adapter into the PCMCIA slot of your computer, or USB port.





2. The Automation Wizard will begin. Follow the directions of the Automation Wizard to ready your computer for connection. Refer to the instructions received with your wireless adapter for installation if the Wizard does not automatically recognize the adapter.
2. The Automation Wizard will begin. Follow the directions of the Automation Wizard to ready your computer for connection. Refer to the instructions received with your wireless adapter for installation if the Wizard does not automatically recognize the adapter.
1. Click Start on your desktop.
2. Select and click on the Control Panel.
3. Double Click on Network Connections.





4. Right-Click on the Wireless Network Icon, and select enabled. (if you only see disabled the wireless has already been enabled.)





5. Right-click again, and select View Available Wireless Networks.





6. Click on the Ferris wireless connection with the strongest signal and then click Connect.





3. You should be able to start accessing the wireless network at this time.

Accessing the Ferris Network

For directions on accessing the Ferris network click here.