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How do I connect my laptop to UVa’s wireless network?

Answer

Follow the instructions below to register for and activate UVa wireless access.

Contents

Introduction

Access to UVa’s secure wireless network “Cavalier” is available throughout the Health Sciences Library and academic areas in the the University. Use the instructions below for ITC’s automated setup tool for Windows Vista and XP and Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and later.  Manual setup for other operating systems is also available.

Step-By-Step

If you are on UVa Grounds:

  1. Locate and connect to the open wireless network Welcome_to_UVa_Wireless, just as you would connect to a public wireless network in a coffee shop or an airport. See ITC’s instructions for connection tips specific to your operating system.
  2. Once you are connected to Welcome_to_UVa_Wireless, open a Web browser, and you will automatically be directed to the ITC Network Setup Tool download site.
  3. On the ITC Network Setup Tool page, download and run the appropriate setup tool for your operating system. Follow the prompts as the tool automatically configures your computer to access the Cavalier network.

If you are away from UVa Grounds:

  1. Connect your computer to the Internet, then visit the ITC Network Setup Tool download site.
  2. On the ITC Network Setup Tool page, download and run the appropriate setup tool for your operating system. Follow the prompts as the tool automatically configures your computer to access the Cavalier network.

Help

Resources

  • ITC’s instructions for manual configuration of the Cavalier wireless network.
  • Troubleshooting Tips:
    • Manually registering your computer’s network card on the UVa Network Device Registration page may work if automatic registration does not occur.
    • Temporarily disabling anti-virus or commercial firewall software before beginning wireless setup may help in many cases. Once your connection to Cavalier is established, you may re-enable anti-virus and firewall software with no problem.

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