Student Housing is proud to offer 802.11b/g wireless network connections to all residents of the University Park Apartments and University Suites. The wireless network allows users to have all the conveniences of a wired network, except now you are mobile! Bring your computer anywhere in Housing AND most places on campus.

If your computer has already been configured with a wireless card you can access the wireless network by joining the 'CSUN' network. If you require assistance in configuring your wireless card you can bring your computer to Residential Computing Resources, located in building 6 room 107, and we will configure it for you. Some services may require a charge. You will be notified prior to having a charge posted on your CSUN account for approval, if necessary.

Listed below are a few of the cards tested and approved for use on the Student Housing wireless network by RCR. Compatibility with the wireless network is not limited to the following devices.

Desktops:
Netgear WG311 802.11g Wireless Desktop Card
Netgear WG121 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

Laptops:
D-Link DWL-G650 802.11g Xtreme G Wireless Notebook Card
Netgear WG121 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

Apple:
Apple Airport Extreme Card

Any Wi-Fi Certified 802.11b or 802.11g adapter is compatible, however, 802.11a devices are not compatible with the Student Housing wireless network.

Operating your own Wireless Access Points/Routers constitutes a violation of the Student Housing Computer Network Access Agreement and Campus Network Policies and will result in your immediate removal from the network.

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Q. What type of computer do I need?
A. Any Windows-based computer running Windows XP/Vista/7 is capable of connecting to the wireless network. Mac OS X is required for Apple computers. Windows 95/98/Me & pre-Mac OS X computers are not supported on the Housing wireless network.

Q. How much does it cost?
A. Students, faculty, and staff may use the Housing Wireless Network for free. The only potential cost is a Wi-Fi compatible network card, such as the ones mentioned above. New laptops come with wireless built-in (but typically need to be turned on via a hardware or keyboard switch. Please consult your manufacture's literature).

Q. Why am I not allowed to run my own wireless network?
A. Personal wireless networks can interfere with the Student Housing wireless network causing other residents to potentially lose their network connections.