Western Wireless

Availability
Missouri Western is pleased to provide wireless network access (WiFi) at various locations across campus for faculty, staff, and students. These wireless hotspots are indicated by signs in the general area. Note: General guest access is currently not supported.

Wireless access points (WAPs) may be found at the following locations:

Hearnes Center	IT Services Office (for support only) Library (both floors)
Eder Hall	1st Floor student lounge (outside Admissions)
Popplewell Hall	1st Floor student lounge (Deli area) 2nd Floor student lounge
Potter Hall	1st Floor by Music office 2nd Floor by Music practice rooms
Blum Union	1st Floor student lounge Food Court 2nd Floor conference rooms and SGA office
Fulkerson Center	Conference rooms, hallways, and alumni room
Spratt Hall	Atrium area
Murphy Hall	1st Floor student lounge 1st Floor Education department area 2nd Floor student lounge Communications Studies Lab (Room 208)
Commons	The entire Commons building
Agenstein Hall	1st floor east-side hallways 1st floor classrooms 120 and 109 2nd floor hallways, Biology offices, and central labs 3rd floor hallways, Chemistry offices, and central labs
Looney Complex	Arena

Connection Information
Western Wireless supports 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a wireless standards using WPA encryption.

NOTE: Western does not guarantee secure communications, even though encryption is provided. Use the wireless service at your own risk.

You will need to provide the Network Key to establish a connection. The following are the available wireless networks for general use, and the associated network key:

Available Networks

MissouriWestern-bg (802.11b and g)
MissouriWestern-a (802.11a)

Network Key: western-wireless

Network Registration
The first time you use the wireless network, you will need to register your wireless card with the Missouri Western network as you would with a wired connection.

Assistance
If you need assistance in connecting, please come by the Information Technology Services department in Hearnes Center 110.

Other Information

Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
Connection Example

Connection Technical Details