• Windows
• Macintosh

Windows

Requirements:

• Windows Vista, XP, or Windows 2000.
• A wireless card (802.11 standard compliant)
• All critical updates and patches applied to your operating system.
• Within range of a Texas State access point.

Access to the open (unencrypted) wireless network [broadcast SSID "TexasStateUniversity"] is restricted to web-based services.  These include activities like general Internet browsing and the use of Texas State web-based applications like BobcatMail, CatsWeb, TRACs, Blackboard, and the SAP Portal.

It is strongly recommended that you use the Texas State encrypted WPA wireless network. When you are connected to the encrypted network, all data sent over the air is automatically encrypted so that whatever you type or view can not be seen by others if the data is intercepted.  If you must use the unencrypted network, please read about the hazards of using the unencrypted wireless network.

To learn how to establish a encrypted wireless connection instead, see the encrypted wireless network setup instructions for Windows 2000/XP or Windows Vista.

Instructions for Windows:

1. Turn on your laptop and login into Windows as usual.
2. Insure that your wireless card is on and getting a signal. To make a connection, double-click the wireless icon in the system tray (lower right opposite Start menu), select TexasStateUniversity and then click Connect. You will be warned that the connection is not secure/encrypted, click Connect anyway. After the connection is established, close the window.

   

   To learn how to establish a secure encrypted wireless connection instead, see the encrypted wireless connection instructions for Windows 2000/XP or Windows Vista.

If you have problems, please contact ITAC at 245-ITAC (4822)

Mac OS X

Requirements:

• Macintosh OS X 10.3.8 or higher.
• A wireless card (802.11 standard compliant)
• All critical updates and patches applied to your operating system.
• Within range of a Texas State access point.

Access to the open (unencrypted) wireless network [broadcast SSID "TexasStateUniversity"] is restricted to web-based services.  These include activities like general Internet browsing and the use of Texas State web-based applications like BobcatMail, CatsWeb, TRACs, Blackboard, and the SAP Portal.

It is strongly recommended that you use the Texas State encrypted WPA wireless network. When you are connected to the encrypted network, all data sent over the air is automatically encrypted so that whatever you type or view can not be seen by others if the data is intercepted.  If you must use the unencrypted network, please read about the hazards of using the unencrypted wireless network.

To learn how to establish a encrypted WPA wireless connection instead, see the encrypted WPA wireless connection instructions.

Instructions for Mac OS X:

1. Turn on your laptop. You will need Mac OS X 10.3.8 or better, Airport software installed and have an Airport card.
2. From the Apple icon, select System Preferences...
3. On the Internet & Networking row, click on Network.
4. Next to Show, change the pop-button to Airport.
5. Check the box beside options that says Show airport status in menu bar.
6. Close the Network window.
7. Click on the Airport Status icon in the menu bar and select Turn Airport On.

   

8. Wait until some of the curved bars in the icon turn from grey to black.
9. Click on the Airport Status icon and select TexaStateUniversity.

   

10. You can now access the Web (browse, email, etc.) for the duration of your session.

If you have problems, please contact ITAC at 245-ITAC (4822)