Loma Linda University wireless zone information / instructions
The University wireless network provides wireless access to the Internet, enabling access to Internet-based campus services from your personal notebook computer or PDA. Availability: LLU&MC affiliated users. See network locations. Access requirements: WiFi network card; A, b and G radios supported. Printing: Printing is now available to the three patron (pay-per-print) printers available at the Del E. Webb Memorial Library. In order to print over wireless, you need to:
Have a LLU Vending Card loaded with sufficient funds
Once you install the printing software on a computer, you may print from anywhere on campus and pickup your printouts from the appropriate Release Station within 24 hours. Network security: The wireless network can be accessed through an Encrypted (LomaLindaUniversity) connection. The Encrypted network will allow you to access all resources that are available wirelessly based on your role, while the Unencrypted network restricts access to some things such as SSH, Citrix and Remote Desktop. The Unencrypted network is secure when accessing a secure web site or web page; casual web surfing is not. It is your responsibility to insure that sensitive information is being secured by the providing application using SSL or some other form of security. LLUAHSC Certificate:Download the LLUAHSC certificate authority digital certificate to teach your browser about the LLUAHSC certificate server and to stop your browser from issuing certificate warning messages. VPN Access: A secure wireless connection can be achieved by using the University's web VPN. Once logged into the wireless network, access the University web VPN at http://webvpn.llu.edu/. You may need to contact your school's IT department to be setup to use the University's web VPN. Antivirus and firewalls: It is your responsibility to have up-to-date antivirus software installed on your computer. In addition, it is highly recommended that your computer's firewall be enabled. User name & password: The same as your LLU email account username and password. The same credentials used to log into LLUOnline. Contact the LLU Helpdesk ext. 48611 for login issues.
Getting started:
First you will need to decide which network you wish to connect to. The Encrypted network (LomaLindaUniversity) restricts access to some things such as SSH, Citrix and Remote Desktop.
Make sure your wireless network card is turned on.
Double click the wireless icon in the system tray, at the bottom right corner of the screen. In the "Available Wireless Networks" pop-up box that appears, select the network you wish to connect to, (either LomaLindaUniversity) then click on the “Connect” button.
If your chose to connect to the Unencrypted network, go to the next step. If you chose the Encrypted network complete the steps below before moving on:
After connecting to Enter the key
(The LLU-WPA SSID uses TKIP encryption)
Click the “Connect” button.
Open a web browser.
If you get a pop-up box for the security certificate, click “Accept”.
Log into the network using your LLU email user name and password.
NOTE: If you do not see the logoff popup box for the LLU wireless network, you may need to disable your popup blocker software. If you are prompted for specifics, add "wg5000.llu.edu" to the list of allowed popup sites. It is possible that you have popup blocker software and not be aware of it. It is bundled with the Windows XP-Service Pack 2, comes standard with several Internet browsers including Netscape 7+, Opera, and is an option from the Google Tool Bar.