Wireless Network Performance

Current wireless technology does not provide dedicated bandwidth per machine as do switched wire networks. The bandwidth available will vary as a function of the number of users in a given coverage area and the distance from access points. For these reasons we stress that while providing mobility, wireless networks do not currently provide performance on par with the wired network.

Wireless Access Points

The access coverage chart is continually updated as new Access Points are deployed throughout the university. See Access Points for coverage areas.

Wireless Network Security

Use of the wireless network requires authentication using your Access IT ID and password. In addition, you will need to comply with the same Network Security Procedure which exists in each residence hall.

If you are not familiar with this procedure, please visit the University Network Security page for additional information.

Fordham IT will be enhancing the security of the wireless networks at the Rose Hill, Lincoln Center, and Westchester campuses.  In order to do so we will be adding Service Set IDentifiers (SSIDs) to the current list of wireless networks.  These networks will use the WiFi Protected Access II (WPA2) protocol and they require a key (password) to encrypt your wireless network traffic.

To access the secure wireless networks, simply select one of the following available wireless networks and enter the WPA2 Key when prompted for a password:

The following links contain more information on how to connect to and configure your wireless access:

http://www.ehow.com/how_6776930_connect-computer-wirelessly-router.html

Please note the existing unsecured wireless networks, FORDHAMRH, FORDHAMLC and FORDHAM400 will remain active and available, however, they are discouraged from being used and will ultimately be phased out.  Additional wireless security enhancements which will integrate with your AccessIT ID, will be added in the coming months.

If you are unable to connect to a WPA2 network, make sure you update all network drivers to the latest versions. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact IT Customer Care at 718-817-3999 or via e-mail to HelpIT@fordham.edu.