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HuskyNet Wireless Network

St. Cloud State University is virtually 100 percent wireless. The HuskyNet Wireless network covers every building on campus, including residence halls. All you need is a valid HuskyNetID and a wireless-enabled laptop or hand-held device, and you can access the Internet and SCSU’s network from almost anywhere on campus.

Student, faculty and staff wireless use requirements

To configure for and use HuskyNet wireless, you must:

  • Be in a wireless-enabled facility
  • Be a current student, faculty or staff member at SCSU
  • Have a valid HuskyNetID
  • Have Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Mac OS X.
  • Have installed and configured a 802.11b or 802.11g compatible wireless network card or have 802.11b or 802.11g capabilities built in to your laptop or hand-held device. A 802.11a wireless card will only work in Benton, Hill-Case, Holes, Mitchell, Sherburne, Shoemaker and Stearns residence halls.

SCSU currently does not support 802.11n wireless connectivity. Please see the 80211.n support statement for additional information.

Configuring and Using HuskyNet Wireless

Recommended method: WPA connection

WPA is a secure method for connecting to the HuskyNet Wireless network.
Note: Please be aware that if you choose to switch from the previous VPN connection method to the WPA method, you will no longer need to use the Cisco VPN software.

Alternative method: VPN connection

Handheld/PDA

Recommended method: WPA connection

Alternative method: VPN connection

 

Quick Tip

Printing Using HuskyNet Wireless
You can print using a HuskyNet Wireless connection. SCSU’s printing system, called HuskyPrint, is used in all open campus labs and also works with wireless. All SCSU students have a quota of 200 black and white pages they can print without charge each semester. See the Printing and Scanning page for details.

Wireless coverage and facilities information

See the wireless coverage map for detailed information about coverage in each campus building.

 

Quick Tip

Guest and visitor wireless information
Campus guests and visitors, such as visiting professors, guest speakers or presenters, and those attending conferences, can gain temporary access to the HuskyNet Wireless network vendors as long as they are sponsored by an SCSU faculty or staff member. Login on the Guest and Visitor Access page to request access and configuration.