Unleashing Your LaptopJustin Sellers

Wireless Access

• Today we will talk about several different wireless scenario’s. We will also cover the hardware, software, and configuration components required for wireless access.

– University

– Home

– Traveling (away from home)

Wireless EssentialsWhat You Must Have

• High-Speed Internet Connection (DSL, Cable, Satellite)

• Wireless Access Point or Wireless Router– D-Link, Linksys, NetGear, 3Com

• Wireless Access Card– Most laptops bought today have wireless

capability built into the laptop– You can also purchase a wireless access

card. (D-link, Linksys, NetGear)

Wireless Local Area NetworksIEEE 802.11 Standard (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.)

• 802.11b (University)– 2.4-GHz band– 11 Mbps “raw” (throughput ~6 Mbps)

• 802.11a– 5-GHz band– 54 Mbps “raw” (throughput ~22 Mbps)

• 802.11g (Best and Most Common)– 2.4-GHz band– 54 Mbps “raw” (throughput ~22 Mbps)

University’s Wireless Network

• What is it?– A service to allow faculty, staff, and students

to connect wirelessly to the web.• What do I need?

– Laptop with built-in or wireless access card.– Students need a University myUWG account– Faculty and Staff need a University email

username and password.– Odyssey Client

• Where do I go to get setup?– Students go to the SITS Center

• Cobb Hall Room 122Monday-Thursday : 9:00 am - 7:00 pmFriday : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

University’s Wireless Network

• Where do I go to get setup?– CoE Faculty and Staff

• ETS Office (Ed Center Room 206) or by contacting ETS Staff by phone or emailMonday- Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

• University Laptops Only

• Can I use this wireless connection at home?– No, unless you live right across the street. Range

on a wireless network is only about 300 feet!!

University’s Wireless Network• Where can I use it?• Adamson Hall• Biology Building • Boyd Building• Cobb Hall • Education Center and Annex• Food Service Z-6• Health Services• Honors College• Learning Resources Center• Mandeville Hall• Melson Hall• Martha Monroe • Library • Richard’s College of Business• Sanford Hall • TLC• UCC

Building Maps

Campus Map

Wireless LAN – Acronyms

• What is a WAN?• What is a LAN?• SSID – Service set identifier (network name)• WPA – Wi-Fi Protected Access• WEP – Wired Equivalent Privacy• WPA-PSK – WPA with preshared key• TKIP – Temporal Key Integrity Protocol• AES – Advanced Encryption Standard

Typical Home Wireless Network Configuration

• Access Point or Router connected to Cable or DSL modem

Wireless ClientsWireless Clients

InternetInternet

Wireless Medium Wireless Medium (WM)(WM)

Home PC Home PC Wired ClientWired Client

Wireless RouterWireless Router

Cable, DSL ModemCable, DSL Modem

How to Setup Your Wireless Router

• Demo

Wireless Router Security• Important things to know:

– Change the Default SSID name (network name)

– Disable the SSID Broadcast– Use Encryption such as WEP, WPA– Change the Default Username and

Password!!!• http://www.phenoelit.de/dpl/dpl.html

– Use NAT with DHCP, a feature built into most routers, so that outsiders can only see the router.

Getting a Stronger Signal

• Change the Channel.

• Move the router off the floor and away from walls and metal objects

• When possible put the router in a central location. Range is about 300 ft. indoors.

Setting up Your Client Computer

• If you have Odyssey Client installed you may need to disable it.

• Use the Windows Client if possible (because it is a common interface)

• If the wireless client for windows is enabled then it should automatically detect available wireless networks that are in range.

How to Setup Your Wireless Router

• Demo

Wireless ClientsWireless Clients

InternetInternet

Wireless Medium Wireless Medium (WM)(WM)

Home PC Home PC Wired ClientWired Client

Wireless RouterWireless Router

Cable, DSL ModemCable, DSL Modem

Travel

• Can I get online wherever I go now that I have my wireless laptop setup? – Maybe and Maybe not.

• I am staying at a hotel, can I get online when I get there?– Most hotels offer wireless internet access,

it is best to check with the hotel before you leave.

Helpful Wireless Router Pages

• Linksys…Support…Tech Support– Easy connect helps you troubleshoot

problems that you may have connecting

• D-Link – support.dlink.com– Has a quick router setup program available

for download for certain models.

• Netgear Support

Helpful Wireless Resources• University Wireless Help

– http://www.westga.edu/~wireless/

– http://www.westga.edu/~sits/index.php?page=wireless

• 4 Steps to Set up your Home Wireless Network– http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesssetup.mspx

• How to go Wireless– http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/Content.aspx?ctId=91

• 10 Tips for Improving your Wireless Network– http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesstips.mspx

• Where to purchase wireless equiptment online– Tigerdirect.com, Pricegrabber.com