This document will provide you with the information and instructions needed to configure a Wi-Fi card for use on the UNC-Chapel Hill Wi-F network.

Before you can connect to the UNC Wi-Fi network, all Wi-Fi cards must be:

You cannot connect to the UNC Wi-Fi network until your device has been registered and configured for DHCP. The registration process is the same for both wired and Wi-Fi cards. Please see the document: [ http://help.unc.edu/?id=4924 ] Connecting to the UNC Network - Getting Started for further instructions. If your card is already registered and configured for DHCP, then continue on to the next section.

Our Wi-Fi network is restricted and encyrpted. You must configure your system to use the UNC-CH Wi-Fi SSID and WEP key in order to use the Wi-Fi Internet on-campus.

Wi-Fi or wireless networking is an evolving technology and can be managed by your computer in multiple ways (i.e. your operating system's configuration software, your Wi-Fi card software, or third party software). To begin, you will need to determine what system or software you are or will be using to manage your Wi-Fi settings. You should choose one method; multiple configurations can cause conflicts on your computer. This may appear obvious on some computers and may be difficult on others. If you need technical assistance on determining what is managing your Wi-Fi settings, then contact the [ http://help.unc.edu/?id=3663 ] ITS Response Center.

For configuration instructions, select the operating system or software, from the list below, that you are using to manage your Wi-Fi settings:

In order to get connected to the UNC network via Wi-Fi, your machine must be within a UNC Wi-Fi zone. Wi-Fi access is not available everywhere on the UNC campus. However, many classrooms and campus gathering places are covered. These spots include the Pit, Lenoir Dining Hall, and the main quad. See our [ http://help.unc.edu/?id=849 ] Wi-Fi Access Point Locations document for specifics.

Also, see our list of [ http://help.unc.edu/?id=6005 ] Wireless and Wi-Fi Best Practices and FAQs.

If you need assistance with the instructions at any point in this document, contact us via one of the [ http://help.unc.edu/?id=3663 ] Other ITS Help Options.