Wireless Networking - Big Rapids Campus

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.

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 or Bradford.

FSUnet            Wireless network on campus in open spaces; outdoors

FSUnetI           Wireless network available inside buildings, except FLITE

FLTAP591         Access points in the F.L.I.T.E. library

Supported Private Networks

Wireless access points (WAPs) can be purchased by students from the Student Technology Services department. These devices will allow you to connect wirelessly while in a residence hall room.  Certain residence halls already have wireless throughout, including student rooms, so you may not need one to purchase your own WAP. 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.

Last modified: 12/1/2011