CSI Department


CSI Department

CSI Department

McK_Wireless

The McK_Wireless network is provided by the CSI department. The network has a high speed connection to the internet that is independent of the McKendree network. It provides wireless connections using the 802.11b/g standard.

Keep in mind, this system is being supported by the CSI division on an on a volunteer basis. As a result, outages are addressed when volunteer time is available. This network is maintained with the best effort that the volunteers are able to provide, as a result, while the network is active most of the time, there is no guarantee that it will be active on a 24/7 basis.

Status of Wireless Network

Script that generates the status page for the network

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I connect to the internet with McK_Wireless?
Do I have to login to use this network?
What is my password? How do I find my student id number?
How can I connect to my network folder?
How do I connect to McK_Wireless with WindowsXP?
How do I connect to McK_Wireless with another OS?
How can I get more help?
Where are access points located?

Can I connect to the internet with McK_Wireless?
As long as you have the proper 802.11b/g hardware installed in your computer along with the appropriate software, you should have no problems. A help sheet for connecting with WindowsXP is provided below.
This network is connected to the internet, feel free to surf and use other web related applications while on the network. Web traffic is run through a transparent proxy. Currently no ports are being blocked on this network.

Do I have to login to use this network?
Yes, you do need to login to use the network. If you do not login, you will be limited to accessing sites on the McKendree College network only.
To login, your username is the same as your McKendree username and your password is the same as your student id number.

What is my password? How do I find my student id number?
It is possible to find your password on the internet before you login.
  Goto -> webadvisor.mckendree.edu
  Login to webadvisor with your normal username/password
  Goto -> Webadvisor for students
  Goto -> My Profile
Your "University ID" is the password you will use for the wireless

How can I connect to my network folder?
This network is NOT connected to the rest of the McKendree College network. As a result, you will NOT be able to directly access services on the McKendree network, such as your network share, printing or email with Outlook.
To see your campus network share, you can access it via the intranet. See the McKendree College IT Support Page, http://support.mckendree.edu for more information on accessing the McK intranet.
If you need to access your McKendree email, use the web client provided by IT, http://webmail.mckendree.edu .

How do I connect to McK_Wireless with WindowsXP?
If you are having trouble connecting to the McK_Wireless network and are using Windows XP, please consult this Help File

How do I connect to McK_Wireless with another OS?
Other Windows users should first examine the document above for Windows XP. Connections using the MAC OS generally work with minimal configuration.

How can I get more help?
You can send an email to: mckwireless@gmail.com This email address is monitored relatively often and you should recieve a reply within 24 hours.
You may also stop by Clark 206 where CSI students assisting with this project can be found. A schedule of hours for the CSI students can be found here.

Where are access points located?
Access points are located at various campus locations. In addition, newer access points are being added to the network each semester, with the goal of covering the entire main campus. Current locations are Clark, Carnegie & Holman Library.