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  • drew - unencrypted network, needs no log in information to use
  • drew1x - encrypted network, needs log in information to use (this is your uLogin username and password)
  • 5drew - unencrypted network, should be slightly faster than drew
  • 5drew1x - encrypted network, should be slightly faster than drew1x

It is important to note a few things about using the wireless network:

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Most laptops have a switch that will turn the wireless on or off. This switch is usually near or on the front edge of the laptop and simply slides back and forth. Please reference your manual for more information about turning this switch on and off.

If the switch is set to off and you are not plugged in to the network, you will see this icon in the System Tray: Image Added

If your computer is already connected to a wireless network, you will see this icon in the System Tray: PICTURE  Image Added

Clicking once on the icon will give a list of available networks detected by the computer. It may take a few moments for the computer to detect all networks in the area. Resting the cursor on top of the name of the wireless network will give you a full system status overview. PICTURE Image Added

Generally, covered areas will receive a Good or Excellent signal (3 or more bars). You may be able to connect with lesser signals, but it is more likely that the system will disconnect or have slower performance. We cannot guarantee complete reliability in areas with less than Good coverage.

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If your computer is already connected to a wired connection, you will see a network connection icon in the system tray. If your Wireless Switch (located on the front or side of your computer) is turned off, or if you are not yet connected to an available wireless network, you'll see this icon: PICTURE  Image Added

On a Mac

The wireless connection icon is at the top of your screen on the right hand side in the toolbar. It looks like a wavelength.

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