Wireless Connection (Unsecure) - Windows 98
Policy | Standard | Procedure | Informative
Version: 1.1.1
Last Updated: 6/25/04
University Computing and Communications Services
Create a wireless "CatChat" connection to the Georgia State network on a Windows 98 computer by authenticating (validating your userid/password) through a web browser.

Before Beginning
Setup Procedures
Connect
Help

 

Before Beginning:

  • Read Wireless Access.
  • Know your computer login userID and password.
    Students: This is the userid and password you enter when logging into your student email account or a campus open-access lab. If you do not know yours, visit http://www.student.gsu.edu/ for assistance.
    Faculty/Staff: This is your Novell userid and password.
  • You must have a Wireless Network Card properly installed on your computer.

Setup Procedures:

Step 1. Configure Your Wireless Network Card for the Georgia State Wireless Network.

Note: The process for configuring your wireless network card will differ depending on which wireless card was installed on your computer. General guidelines:

  1. Insert the wireless network card, and then turn on the computer.
  2. Enter CatChat when prompted for the SSID entry.
    Close the window.

Step 2. Verify Connectivity to the Wireless Network.

Confirm that you can reach the wireless network. You must be able to reach the network - in general - before you can attempt to create a personal login session with your userid/password.

    1. Open a Browser.
    2. Type in wireless.gsu.edu and press Enter.
      If you see Welcome to the GSU Wireless Network you are connected. If not, close the browser and try reconfiguring your wireless card.

Connect:

Establish a personal connection to the wireless network by authenticating your userid/password through a Web Browser.

  1. Open a Browser.
  2. Enter your userid and password, and then press Enter.
    You are connected to the wireless network.

Help:

If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact the Help Center (404-651-4507 or help@gsu.edu). Students may also visit http://www.student.gsu.edu/.

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