November 19, 2009
Written by Joanne Jennings
Configuring UDel Secure in Windows 7 is slightly different than in previous Windows versions. UDel Secure is a wireless network that encrypts data between your computer and the wireless access point. Faced with the choice between UDel and UDel Secure, select UDel Secure due to the increased security it offers.
Before following the configuration directions for Windows 7, have your UDel NetID and password ready. If you have an older UDel NetID password–one that is not six to eight characters–you will need to reset it at the network page before you can access UDel Secure.
For more information on UDel Secure, visit IT’s site on how to configure your computer to use the UDel Secure wireless network or contact OET for assistance.
September 21, 2009
Written by Joanne Jennings
If you have tried unsuccessfully to access the UDel Secure wireless network with a properly-configured network connection, you may need to change your UDel NetID password.
Some OET clients have needed to change their UDel NetID passwords to meet current requirements before connecting to UDel Secure. An indication that you may need to change your password is that your computer does not connect to UDel Secure after enter your user name and password in the UDel Secure Enter Credentials box.
Passwords must be six to eight characters in length and must not contain dictionary words. To change your UD NetID password, log into the UD network page.
June 11, 2009
Written by Ron Kelley
Some Macintosh users discovered that they could not print to their HP network printers unless their Mac was also wired to the network. They were using the standard HP print driver selected by the printer installation dialog. This driver apparently does not support wireless printing, but we found one that does. If you see this problem, install the printer using the Mac’s “Generic PostScript Printer” driver.
December 17, 2008
Written by Joanne Jennings
If you try to connect to UDel Secure with Windows Vista and receive the error message, “the parameter is incorrect,” or you do not receive an authentication box to enter in your UDel NetID and password, you will need to manually configure your wireless connection. To manually configure a connection on a Windows Vista machine, follow the procedures on OET’s site or contact OET for assistance.
October 30, 2008
Written by Joanne Jennings
Wireless access points called UDel Secure now show up alongside UDel access points as network connection choices on wireless devices. Although the access points’ names may look similar, the difference between them is significant. As its name implies, UDel Secure offers increased security and is the best choice for wireless network connections.
Recently installed in buildings across campus by Information Technologies (IT), the UDel Secure access points encrypt data and they require staff and students to enter their UDelNet IDs and passwords for access. Encryption and authentication prevent unauthorized access to data.
Since access to UDel Secure is not automatic, wireless devices must be configured. Once configured for UDel Secure, a wireless device should automatically connect again when a UDel Secure access point is available. When connected to UDel Secure, wireless devices will have access to OET servers.
For more information, visit IT’s site on how to configure your computer to use the UDel Secure wireless network or contact OET for assistance.
