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Wireless Access

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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Login to Wireless
  1. When you open your web browser, you will be redirected to the UNC Charlotte Wireless Network Login.
  2. Login with your NinerNET account.
    University guests should enter a valid email account in the field labeled Guest.
  3. 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.
 
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Wireless Access

While wireless access does offer mobility, it is not a substitute for the services available in the Student Computing labs. Wireless access doesn’t provide a direct connection to the University 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.

Wireless computing is a convenience service offered to students of UNC Charlotte. Technical support beyond this online information is not provided.

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 on borrowing a laptop and other equipment.

Wireless Access Points

Wireless access points are available in the following areas (assume there is full wireless coverage unless otherwise specified):

Atkins Library   All floors of the main building (excluding the Counseling Center).  No coverage on floors 4 – 10.
Auxiliary Services   Full coverage
Barnard   Student Computing Labs: Full coverage
2nd floor: Limited coverage
Cameron Hall   Full coverage
Cato Hall   Full coverage
CHHS   Full coverage
COED   Most classrooms on floors 0 – 3
Colvard   Full coverage
Cone Center   Limited coverage
Duke Centennial Hall   1st floor South, 345 Lecture hall, Motor Sports building
Friday   Full coverage
Fretwell   Full coverage
Greenhouse   Classroom
McEniry   Full coverage
Prospector   Limited coverage
Reese   2nd floor conference room
Robinson Hall   Full coverage
Rowe Fine Arts   Limited coverage
SAC   SAC Salons
SAC 146, Athletics Academic Center
Food Court and Game Room
Smith   Full coverage on 2nd and 3rd Floors
Storrs   Full coverage
Uptown Center   Boardroom and Rooms 322, 326, 328, and 330
Wachovia Field House   Limited coverage
Woodward Hall   Full coverage
Outside   Areas between the buildings(in general)
SAC exterior limited coverage
     
*Note: Wireless computing is not available in residential housing.

PC Setup

You'll need: Wireless Network Interface Card (NIC)
802.11b/g compatible/Internal or External
   
Windows Vista
  1. Click the blue Start button in the lower left-hand corner.
  2. Click Connect to on the pop-up menu.
  3. If uncc49er does not appear in the list of available networks, click Set Up a Connection or Network below the list of available networks.
  4. Click Manually connect to a wireless network.
  5. Network Name = uncc49er (all lower case)
    Security Type = No authentication (open)
    Make sure both boxes at the bottom are checked.
    Click Next and Close.
   
Windows XP
  1. Click the blue Start button in the lower left-hand corner.
  2. Click Control Panel on the pop-up menu.
  3. Double-click Network Connections.
  4. Single-click Wireless Network Connection.
  5. Under Network Tasks, click View available wireless networks.
  6. In the Wireless Network Connection window, click Change the order of preferred networks under Related Tasks.
  7. Under Preferred Networks, click Add.
  8. Network Name = uncc49er (all lower case)
    Network Authentication = Open
    Data Encryption = Disabled
    Click OK in both boxes.

Mac Setup

You'll need: Apple Macintosh OS X version 10.2.x or higher
  Apple’s AirPort or AirPort Extreme
(varies with model) or a compatible 802.11b/g device.*
  * If using a third party device, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
   
  1. Click Airport Utility beside the battery icon.
  2. Click Join Other Network.
  3. Network Name = uncc49er (all lower case)
  4. Set security to None and click Join.
 

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