Wireless Network Access

Who Can Access the Wireless Network?

The CSUN wireless network is available for faculty, students, staff who have a CSUN username and password. Visiting guests and consultants can also access the wireless network if a guest account is requested by a University department. To request a guest account, contact the IT Help Desk.

How Do I Access the Wireless Network?

Once you have your CSUN username and password, anytime you are on campus, open any browser and enter your CSUN username and password in the CSUN Wireless Login Page and click “Login.” Your default homepage will display.

Tips

• If you use a laptop and do not see the wireless authentication page when you launch any browser, then check your wireless network connection settings.
• Windows/XP/Vista laptops: Open your Wireless Network Connection window located in the system tray found in the bottom right-hand corner of your Windows desktop and select "csun."
• Macintosh laptops: Check for available wireless networks using your Airport and select "csun."
• If your laptop computer does not automatically detect wireless networks, then open your Wireless Network Connection dialog and select "csun."
• If you use an instant messaging program (such as AOL Instant Messenger, iChat or Windows Messenger), or if you use a non-browser based email program (such as Outlook or Entourage), you will now need to open a browser and login using the CSUN Wireless Network Login Page before launching these programs.
• If your smartphone has Wi-Fi/Wireless access and has a web browser, you will be able to access the CSUN wireless network by opening your browser and entering your username and password on the CSUN Wireless Network Login page. If your smartphone has a data service plan, you can access the Internet as you do today with no changes.
• If you use a device that does not have a web browser, or if you have questions, contact the IT Help Desk at (818) 677-1400 or visit the Walk-In Center in the Oviatt Library, Garden Level, Room 29.

Using VPN for Additional Security

In order to provide a secure connection, it is strongly recommended that after connecting to the wireless network, you then establish a more secure connection through the Virtual Private Network (VPN). The VPN creates a secure connection called a “tunnel” between your computer and the campus network to ensure that your electronic communications are secure and protected.

Please visit http://www.csun.edu/it/services/vpnmain.html for instructions on installing and configuring the CSUN VPN software on your laptop computer.