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Campus Network Access Requirements

Requirements to access the campus network for residential users on personal devices.

Internet & Network Access

If you are living on campus, each residence hall room provides access to the network via a wired or wireless connection. Read More about connectivity types & requirements in the residence halls, including information on using online gaming consoles.

Wireless access is available in all campus buildings and many outdoor common areas.  There are two wireless networks on campus, WSCU and Western.  WSCU is the unencrypted wireless network available to students and guests.  Western is the encrypted available to students, staff and faculty.  See below for instructions on how to connect to the wireless networks.

Wireless Networks

There are two available wireless networks at WSCU.

  • Western
    • This is the encrypted wireless network that uses your Western username and password to encrypt data on the network making it more secure.  Read more about how to connect to this network.
  • WSCU
    • This is the standard wireless network at WSCU and does not use any encryption. 

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Operating Systems

Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) 

Windows XP (32 and 64 bit)

  • Service Pack 2 or newer
  • Up to date anti virus definitions and a supported anti-virus client
  • Windows Firewall must be enabled
  • Java JRE 1.5.0 or newer 

Windows Vista (32 and 64 bit) 

  • Service pack 1
  • Up to date anti virus definitions and a supported anti-virus client
  • Windows Firewall must be enabled
  • Java JRE 1.5.0 or newer

Mac OS X

  • 10.5 or better
  • Java JRE 1.5.0 or newer 

Linux

  • Java JRE 1.5.0 or newer

Anti-virus

  • To connect to the network you are required to have an anti-virus program installed and updated
  • If you receive a message when trying to connect saying that your anti-virus software does not meet requirements, please contact the Student Helpdesk 
  • If you do not have an acceptable anti-virus, please click here for a few options of supported anti-virus clients

Game Consoles 

  • A valid game console is automatically allowed on the network without the need to login.  If you are having issues getting your game console connected to the network please contact the Student Helpdesk. 

Disallowed network uses include, but are not limited to

  • Running a DHCP server on the campus network
  • Distributing mass email (SPAM) from the campus network
  • Illegally downloading or distributing copyrighted material