NAU is committed to providing excellent wireless service in all areas of every residence hall. This is a service that you expect and were promised. NAU wireless is all you need -- as long as there is no interference. In an effort to reduce interference on the ResNet wireless network, personal wireless routers are not allowed on campus (see here for more information).
There are two wireless networks on campus. The first, ResNet, is a secure WPA2-Enterprise encrypted network. To access it, connect to the network as normal and when enter your user ID and password when prompted. Also be sure to accept the security certificate when prompted to do so. The second network, ResNet-Alt, is an un-secure network available for devices that do not have WPA2-Enterprise capability (game consoles, DVRs, internet TVs, etc...).
New ResNet Wireless Hardware
All residence halls had their wireless hardware upgraded during the Summer 2012 and Fall 2012 semesters. The result of this effort will be increased speed and reliability for wireless users on ResNet.
If an Ethernet (eg. wired) port was removed from your room in order to make way for one of the new ResNet wireless routers, you can request a network hub from the STC. Please visit our office on south campus (building 61) in order to make that request.
If you live in a residence hall where there are less Ethernet ports than students living there and the deficiency was not caused by ITS installing a new wireless access point (ex. three people living in a dorm room originally meant for two), you can speak with your RA or RHD to request a network hub from them. The one exception is family housing. There is only one Ethernet port available in South Family and Campus Heights.
Wireless Problems?
If you are experiencing problems connecting to the wireless in your dorm room, please fill out this online form. We will work to investigate and resolve the issue for you.
How to Request
Instructions for how to connect to ResNet wireless can be found here.
ResNet, or Residential Network, provides a high-speed Ethernet and wireless connections to every student living in the residence halls of Northern Arizona University.
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