This site is designed to give information on both current and proposed wireless networking for access to the University network at Florida Tech. This does not cover information on research done by the Wireless Center of Excellence. The current wireless infrastructure is a mix of 802.11b (11Mbps) and 802.11g. (54 Mbps) The coverage map below distinguishes where 802.11g service is available. 802.11g is backwards compatible with 802.11b. Any 802.11b or 802.11g card will work in any of the current coverage areas.

Wireless Topics:

• Current Coverage Areas
• Proposed Coverage Areas
• Hardware needed to connect
• Register to use the wireless network

Current Coverage Areas

Click the map below to view the current areas covered by the campus wireless network. The areas covered include: The Academic Quad, Clemente Center , College of Business, Columbia Village Commons Building, Denius Student Union Building, Evans Cafeteria, Evans Library, Keuper Administration Building, Link Engineering Building, Olin Engineering Complex, Olin Life Sciences, Olin Physical Sciences, Psychology, Shepard and the Skurla Aeronautics Building.

Proposed Coverage Areas

Click the map below to view the proposed areas to expand coverage. This is proposed for planning purposed only. There is no commitment based on the timelines represented. This serves as a planning document only.

Hardware Needed to Connect

Any 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Compliant card is acceptable for connecting to the network. These cards can be purchased at any computer store.

Register to Use the Wireless Network

1. Visit the site http://www.fit.edu/networks/ip to register their laptop or pda for wireless access for all their connectivity requests.
2. Set up your wireless card according to the manufacturer's instructions. The following data provides information that you may be asked for.