WiFi @ Calvin
About WiFi @ Calvin
Calvin provides four different ways to connect to our wireless network:
- CalvinStudents is a secure, encrypted, wireless network available only to Calvin students. This is the preferred wireless connection for students. A KnightVision username and passphrase is required.
- CalvinWireless is a secure encrypted wireless network
available only to Calvin faculty and staff. This is the preferred wireless connection for faculty and staff. A KnightVision username and passphrase is required.
- PrinceCC is an unsecured public wireless network available to
guests at the Prince Conference Center. This network is unencrypted. All information is
transmitted in clear text.
- calvinguest is an unsecured public wireless network available to guests.
As this internet access is intended for campus guests, not all campus internet services are available through guest access. calvinguest is only available at select locations across campus. This network is unencrypted. All information is transmitted in clear text.
Calvin Seminary students, faculty and staff may setup their wireless network here.
Connecting to CalvinWireless / CalvinStudents
All you need to connect to CalvinWireless / CalvinStudents is:
- a laptop with a wireless card with WPA2 Enterprise a, b, g or n capability
- a laptop with Windows XP SP3 or Windows Vista SP1
- a laptop with Mac OS 10.4 or higher
Automatically setup CalvinStudents (for Students) on your computer
Automatically setup CalvinWireless (for Faculty & Staff) on your computer
Connecting to PrinceCC / calvinguest
To connect to either one of these open wireless networks, just select the network from the list of available wireless networks that your computer provides. If you are not in range of one of these two networks, you will not see it on your list. Please refer to the wireless coverage map below to see where PrinceCC / calvinguest are available.
NOTE: These networks are unencrypted. All information is
transmitted in clear text.
For any questions or help connecting to one of these networks, please contact the CIT HelpDesk at (616) 526-8555.
Wireless Bleed
If you are near one of the hotspots listed above, you may experience wireless bleed from a nearby access point. That means your wireless-ready laptop may see a wireless network, but the signal won't be strong enough to make a reliable connection. This may also happen in some classrooms.
Responsible Use of Technology
As with any technology on campus, you are expected to adhere to Calvin's Policy on Responsible Use of Technology available at http://www.calvin.edu/it/itpolicies/responsibleuse.htm. In addition, please see Appendix A: Statement on Wireless Networking Devices
