Wireless - OSU_Access Disabled in Several Locations on September 4, 2018

Issue

• I can't see the OSU_Access network in my dorm.
• I can't see the OSU_Access network in another OSU building.

Environment

• Oregon State University
• Resident student
• Student or Employee on-campus
• Wireless connection

Cause

As part of an effort to secure OSU's network, OSU will be gradually decommissioning the unsecured OSU_Access wireless network.

On September 4, 2018, OSU_Access was turned off in the following buildings:

• UHDS facilities (includes all dorms on the Corvallis campus)
• Athletics facilities
• Kerr Administration
• Snell Hall
• Jefferson Street Building
• University Plaza
• Milne Computer Center
• Student Experience Center (SEC)
• Beth Ray Center
• Memorial Union
• Learning Innovation Center (LINC)

For details about this project, see: OSU_Access Retirement

Resolution

1. Connect to either the eduroam or OSU_Secure networks instead.

   • Both networks are secure and are configured the same way, but eduroam allows you to connect at other participating institutions as well and is recommended.

2. Use a wired connection for devices that cannot connect to eduroam or OSU_Secure.

   • Both eduroam and OSU_Secure use "Enterprise WPA" to authenticate. The device you connect with has to be able to provide both your username and password in order to connect.

   • If your device does not have a wired network jack, use an adapter (such as a USB to RJ45 adapter).

   • Wired connections are available in the dorms upon request and require registration. See: https://uhds.oregonstate.edu/resnet/get-connected

3. If your device cannot connect to eduroam, OSU_Secure or the wired network, you can use Visitor. Note that the Visitor network is not a secured network and is not recommended for OSU students and employees. You can encrypt your wireless connection by connecting to the OSU VPN while on Visitor.

   • Note: Visitor is not available in the dorms. OSU housing residents may connect consumer products such as Rokus, smart home assistants and some game consoles to the OSU_Unsecured network.

For assistance, contact the IS Service Desk.