Wireless Client Setup

Access Points

Note: Connection to each of the wireless networks is based on your Private ID, meaning you can use as many wireless devices as you would like. Students receive wireless access automatically through student fees; Faculty and Staff must first contact Telecommunication Services at (417) 836-4765 to get their account setup for wireless access.
(Students in the residence halls will need to configure their devices for the "Resnet XX" access points.)

Resnet 40 / Access 40 - The Most Secure Recommended
Resnet 40 offers the highest level of security currently available on the Missouri State campus, and offers support for many hardware and software combinations, including OS X and Windows Vista SP1. Windows XP cannot connect to Resnet 40 with the default Windows client; however, machines with Intel brand wireless adapters can download
Intel PROSet/Wireless software, which will make it possible for Windows XP to connect to Resnet 40. - Wireless authentication for this network is handled by PEAP encryption using the MS-CHAPv2 protocol. The data encryption method of this network is "WPA2/AES-CCMP"

Resnet 30 / Access 30 - Security Plus Compatibility
Resnet 30 is the next level in the effort to provide the campus community with a secure wireless option that incorporates compatiblity. Most computers with a wireless device installed should be able to connect to the network wirelessly with Resnet 30. - Wireless authentication for this network is handled by PEAP encryption using the MS-CHAPv2 protocol. The data encryption method of this network is "WPA/TKIP"

Guest - Wireless Access for Visitors
The Guest wireless network is a service of the University designed to provide web access for visitors to our campus. Approved guests of the University can request Guest wireless access by contacting Telecommunications Services at (417) 836-4765.

Coverage Locations

At present, there is not complete wireless coverage in the residence halls. See the wireless access page for residence hall coverage locations. In addition, the wireless coverage location page maintained by Networking Services gives details of all Springfield campus access points.

Exceptions

None of the mainstream video game consoles from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft are compatible with the Missouri State Network. Though they support many modern wireless standards, they lack 802.1X capabilities and do not support "WPA-Enterprise." This includes the Wii, DS, Playstation 3, PSP, and Xbox 360.