xxCNS University Technology supports a fully integrated wireless network in most campus locations. All Drew-supplied laptops have full 802.11a/b/g/n connectivity.
This table will describe wireless coverage in various on-campus buildings. In most cases, coverage extends to public spaces on building exteriors.Buildings are marked as having coverage if there is any coverage in the building. Many buildings have full coverage, but not every part of every building is covered, even if marked.
Building | 802.11a | 802.11b | 802.11g | 802.11n | Comments |
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12 Campus Drive | x | x | x | x |
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Alumni House | x | x | x | x |
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Brothers College | x | x | x | x |
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Davies House | x | x | x | x |
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Dorothy Young Center for the Arts |
| x | x | x | limited 802.11n coverage |
Ehinger Center | x | x | x | x |
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Embury Hall |
| x | x |
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Faulkner House | x | x | x | x |
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Gilbert House | x | x | x | x |
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Hall of Sciences |
| x | x | x | some 802.11n coverage |
Hannan House | x | x | x | x |
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Learning Center | x | x | x | x |
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Lewis House | x | x | x | x |
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Madison House |
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Mead Hall |
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| limited wireless in basement |
Pepin Services Center | x | x | x | x |
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President's House | x | x | x | x |
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Rose Memorial Library | x | x | x | x |
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S.W. Bowne Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Seminary Hall |
| x | x | x |
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Sitterly House | x | x | x | x |
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Smith House | x | x | x | x |
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Sycamore Cottage | x | x | x | x |
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Tilghman House | x | x | x | x |
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University Commons | x | x | x | x |
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Wesley House | x | x | x | x |
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Ranger Stadium | x | x | x | x |
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Simon Forum and Athletic Center | x | x | x | x |
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Asbury Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Baldwin Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Brown Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Eberhardt Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Foster Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Haselton Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Holloway Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Hoyt-Bowne Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Hurst Hall | x | x | x | x |
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McClintock Hall | x | x | x | x |
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McLendon Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Riker Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Tipple Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Tolley Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Tolley-Brown Lounge | x | x | x | x |
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Townhouses | x | x | x | x |
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Welch Hall | x | x | x | x |
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Wendel Hall | x | x | x | x |
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University Technology has begun work on a project to improve wireless coverage in various dorms on campus. This work will continue over the summer of 2015.
Notes about Specific Buildings
Alumni House: Partial coverage
Dorothy Young Music Wing: Concert hall is well covered but wireless coverage in the lobby is spotty
SW Bowne: Limited coverage
Baldwin Gym and Forum: The Forum floor is well covered. Coverage in the Baldwin Gym and Pool area is limited.
General Notes
It is difficult, if not impossible, to guarantee complete coverage in every part of every campus building in every situation. Factors such as environment, population, furnishings, and use of other equipment that may contribute to interference that will change wireless coverage dynamically. CNS UT attempts to provide "good" or better coverage in 90% or more of all covered campus buildings.
CNS UT also cannot also guarantee coverage for all types of wireless devices. Testing is done on Drew standard laptops, and in most cases handhelds, tablets, game consoles, and other devices should work adequately, but differences in hardware may mean coverage is not attainable for certain devices.
There are 2 wireless network names (SSIDs) in most locations: "drew" and "drew1x". The "drew" connection requires no wireless authentication, but requires login to a Web form for accessing the network. The "drew1x" connection requires authentication (WPA2-EAP-MSCHAPv2) but there is no web form after wireless authentication. Not all devices can support wireless authentication.