Keeping in step with the cutting edge of technology, the GVSU Wireless Network makes it possible for students to go online from their personal computers from any academic building on the Allendale, Holland and Grand Rapids campus's. If you would rather get online while in the dining areas, no problem. Grand Valley's dining areas are all wireless. Need to access online information while in Zumberge Library? It's available, without wires!

Click for a complete list of wireless locations

Wireless Configuration:
Effective August 13, 2007 we will offer encrypted wifi Internet access.

• The name of the wireless network SSID for encrypted student access is SGVSTUDENT with a pass phrase of  studentsecure
• If your computer does not support encrypted wireless access, you may use GVSTUDENT as the new SSID. No pass phrase required. 
• Using the encrypted access is the preferred.

These SSIDs will appear automatically for many users. If you do not see SGVSTUDENT or GVSTUDENT you may need to add the wireless network in. Follow these steps:

1. Double click on your wireless symbol on your desk top.  If you do not see a wireless symbol you may need to go to Preferences on a Mac or the control panel on Windows.
2. The language will vary depending on your wireless window but find the phrase that indicates 'set up a wireless network' or 'Open new'.
3. Type in "SGVSTUDENT".
4. Type in "studentsecure" for the pass phrase.

For additional information Visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/wireless.mspx#4
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303595

Login:
Once you have configured your wireless card, you will receive the BlueSock login page. GVSU students must enter your User Name and Password, select Log In, to gain access to the Internet.

ISSUE with Vista and IE 7
Vista and IE7 are causing an issue when trying to register with blue socket. The page errors out with the Secure Socket key error. The fix is: 

Wireless networks do have the added risk that it is technically possible for someone to eavesdrop on the information you send over the network. While it is technically possible to listen in on wireless network traffic, it is technically harder to make any meaningful sense out of it. Eavesdropping on network communication (wireless or wired) is illegal and a violation of Information Technology Policies and Student Code. All violations will result in disciplinary action with the appropriate authority. As with any sensitive data (wireless or wired), take precautionary measures prior to transferring this type of data.

When using wireless technology on campus be sure that all passwords and personal information is only sent to secure web sites. Secure web sites are ones that use SSL encryption, look for the gold lock in the lower right corner of the web browser to confirm if a web site uses SSL.