This summer, the Information Technology department implemented wireless network access on campus! Now, a student or faculty member with a wireless laptop can access the Carlow network from a variety of locations across campus via nearly 20 access points. These locations include:
          - FWH and Dougherty – all living areas and Franny’s cafeteria
          - Curran Hall – floors 2 through 6
          - Grace – 2nd floor porch area and the 2nd floor
          - Aquinas Hall – most of the entire building
          - Antonian Hall – 2nd floor and the vending machine area on the 1st floor

There are three types of wireless access available to students, faculty, and staff. These include:

1. Full access to the Carlow network – in order for this to be achieved, you must have a laptop that supports wireless 802.1x connectivity. (Windows XP Service Pack 2, and a wireless a/b/g network card). You will need to bring your laptop to the Help Desk and have the Odyssey client software loaded on your computer. This will ensure that your transmissions are secured and encrypted. Once on the network, you will be able to access your “H:” drive, websites that are secured for Carlow access only, and the internet.

2. Partial access to the Carlow network – if you don’t have the Odyssey client installed, you will be allowed to authenticate to the Carlow wireless network. Using this method, you will automatically receive a network policy web page when you try to access the internet via the wireless network. When this web page appears, you may enter your Active Directory username and password and authenticate to the Carlow network. You will be given access to Carlow’s websites that are secured to Carlow users only, including the Poetry Forum and other areas of the Carlow website. You will not be able to access your H: Drive.

3. Guest access – if you choose not to authenticate to the Carlow network using your Active Directory password, you can still gain ‘guest’ access. This is particularly useful for vendors who visit campus or students who only wish to occasionally access the network. This access is closely monitored and will not allow you access to any internal resources at Carlow. If you choose this method, be aware that Carlow reserves the right to terminate your access at any time and to closely watch your connection for violations of our network policy.

This summer’s wireless project completes phase one in Carlow’s three phase plan to make Carlow entirely wireless. Future phases will include access points that cover AJP, the Rectory, the ‘Green’, the remainder of the library, the remainder of Antonian, the remainder of FWH & Dougherty, and all other common areas on campus.

If you need help accessing the wireless network, please visit our Help Desk on the 2nd floor of Antonian Hall with your laptop.