| How do I take advantage of wireless?
The wireless technologies available to students, faculty, and staff of The Ohio State University at Newark and the Central Ohio Technical College were designed to allow a wireless connection to the campus network using either a Laptop or a Personal Computer.
There are a few specifications that the laptop or PC must include. The most important is a wireless card. However, not all wireless cards are the same. A basic chart of wireless differences is available here. Our campus uses 802.11b wireless.
When choosing the laptop that's right for you, keep in mind that not only does Dell provide discounts to students at this campus, but Information Technology Services guarantees that Dell wireless equipment is compatible with the wireless technology on this campus. Does this mean that no other laptop will work? Absolutely not. ITS simply does not guarantee that other wireless equipment on laptops or PC's will connect to the Newark Campus wireless network. |
When you are purchasing
a laptop or PC, or upgrading your current laptop or PC for wireless
connectivity, there are a few things to consider. The link below
outlines some compatible laptops for your consideration. Some people
may want to use the wireless capabilities in the dorms with a desktop
personal computer. However, remember that wireless capability may be more
expensive than connecting to a landline and the wireless network connection
may be noticeably slower.