At the end of June, the digital certificate used to provide secure NUwave wireless authentication was successfully renewed. This certificate ensures both identity and encryption of wireless network communications. All wireless devices connecting to NUwave are required to accept the new certificate. Please note that the acceptance process may vary depending on your wireless device. [...]
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Wireless NUwave Secure – Security Update
The University’s NUwave wireless network is designed to ensure secure connections between your device and Northeastern resources. A component of the security system is a digital certificate which must be renewed periodically. Information Services is now in the process to renew the certificate for NUwave. This renewal process requires customers to accept this new digital [...]
NUwave Wireless Update – October 2010
The campus continues to receive 802.11n upgrades to NUwave, our wireless network. The main benefits of 802.11n, when compared to 802.11g, are 50% faster transmission speeds and increased signal strength, when accessed from an 802.11n capable system. 802.11n also supports systems using 802.11a, b, or g at their rated speeds. The list of buildings with 100% 802.11n upgraded NUwave [...]
Vendor Technology Spotlight: Cellular 4G
The fourth generation of mobile communication service is approaching. Cellular vendors’ improved service will offer many benefits from its predecessors, including high quality voice to high definition video, and greater data rate speeds. There are two new systems of 4G cellular networks using 4G technologies in the United States today. One is called WiMax and is owned by [...]
Tech Updates – September 2010
There are several Tech Updates this month, including news about 802.11n WiFi, Windows® 7, Office 2010, and Office: Mac 2011. Campus Wireless Update 802.11n is a new standard of WiFi, or wireless, local area networking. It’s main benefits, when compared to 802.11g, are 50% faster transmission speeds and increased signal strength, when accessed from an 802.11n capable [...]
Posted in 2010 September IS Newsletter
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