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Wireless Information for Students
What is a wireless internet network?
A wireless internet network will allow you to access the internet from your personal laptop without the need and/or use of a cable. You will be able to utilize the internet on campus, indoors and outdoors, as long as your laptop is capable of wireless networking.
How do I access Naropa's wireless network?
Instructions for students, staff and faculty can be found here.
How is this possible?
Naropa University has installed Wireless Access Points around campus. Once your device has been set up to connect to this network, your wireless device will automatically detect a signal from these access points. If your device detects a signal, you will be able to access the Internet just as you would if you were in the computer lab or on your home computer. The wireless signal strength will determine the speed of the Internet on your device: a weak (low) signal will provide slower access than a stronger (higher) signal.
Where are the “hot spots” on campus?
A hot spot is a location where there is a wireless signal. The hot spots are:
Arapahoe Campus
- Computer lab in the Administration Building basement
- Lounge outside of the computer lab
- Courtyard area between the Administration Building, Lincoln and the library
- Student lounge in Sycamore Hall
- Sycamore Hall
- Areas between Sycamore Hall and PAC
- Areas between Juniper Cottage and Cedar Cottage
- The main parking lot
Paramita Campus
- The entirety of Paramita is covered
Nalanda Campus
- The front offices
- The primary and overflow parking lots
- The north parking lot (partial coverage)
- Events center
- Main hallway south end of building
Is my laptop capable of wireless internet?
Most current laptops and mobile devices have a wireless card preinstalled in them. If your device does not have a wireless card installed, you will need to purchase a wireless network card or a USB wireless network adapter (where possible). Naropa University Information Technology recommends any Linksys 802.11g wireless networking cards. But any wireless network adapter that is 802.11b or 802.11g compatible should work on the Naropa student wireless network. 802.11n devices are supported only at SnowLion at this time. Naropa does not offer wireless printing.
Where can I purchase a wireless network card?
A wireless 802.11b or 802.11g card or adapter can be purchased at just about any computer or office store or electronics store (i.e. Office Depot, Staples, Best Buy, etc.). You may choose to purchase a wireless network card or adapter online at websites such as Amazon.com. bestbuy.com, officemax.com, etc.
How do I get further assistance?
If you need further help, you can bring your laptop to the computer lab help desk in the basement of the Administration Building. The staff in the computer lab should be able to setup your laptop with the needed configuration to connect your device to the wireless network.
If you experience an authentication or password problem, make sure you are using the correct user name and password (Students: your student ID # / web registration password) (Staff / Faculty: your Naropa login / password). If your device needs advanced assistance, you may contact the computer lab supervisor at lab@naropa.edu with questions or to set up an appointment. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response.
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