Accessing the Campus Wireless Network
Below is a list of both unencrypted and encryption wireless connections across campus. If you need assistance, please contact the Help Desk at 701-858-4445 or stop by with your laptop at IT Central, 108 Old Main. The preferred network connection is "eduroam" listed under the encrypted connections below.
Unencrypted connections (Default)
- Wireless@MSU - Used for MSU staff, faculty and students. This wireless network is located in classrooms and public areas. Users login with their MSU campus credentials.
- Dorms@MSU - Used for MSU students. This wireless network is located in on campus dormitory's. Users login with their MSU campus credentials.
- NDUS - Used for all North Dakota University System staff, faculty and students. This wireless network is located across the entire campus. Users login with their campus connection credentials.
- Guest@MSU - Used for temporary access for campus visitors. This wireless network is located across the entire campus. Guests will need a pass to connect to this network. Please visit your sponsoring department to request access.
Encrypted connections (Optional)
- SecureWireless@MSU - Used for MSU staff, faculty and students. This wireless network is located in classrooms and public areas. To connect to encrypted wireless networks you must first connect to a wall jack or unencrypted wireless. Then visit http://wireless.minotstateu.edu/activate and follow instructions.
- Dorms@MSU_Secure - Used for MSU students. This wireless network is located in on campus dormitory's. Users login with their MSU campus credentials. Uses the same setup instructions as SecureWireless@MSU.
- eduroam - EDUROAM (education roaming) is a secured wireless network service that allows students, staff, and faculty to use their home institution's wireless credentials to access wireless network services, when visiting other EDUROAM participating institutions, without having to set up a guest account. To get connected to eduroam bring your device to Old Main 108 for setup. To see a map of participating institutions visit the Eduroam-US website.