WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)
Münster University offers a widely spread WLAN in most of the university`s facilities, including cafeterias. About 660 access points provide extensive coverage which is constantly being extended. The latest development: special access points in the ambient areas, e.g. at the Aa-meadows between Fürstenberghaus and Juridicum (Funk laWn project). The WLAN name (SSID) is “uni-ms”. A secure and bug-proof access is ensured by the authentication via 802.1X and WPA2-encryption. The only things needed is a WLAN enabled device (Laptop, PDA, mobile phone) and a set password for network access.
Here you can find the setup manual.
Visitors can also access the ZIV`s WLAN as long as their home institution takes part in the eduroam project. Likewise, members of Münster University are entitled to access networks of other members of Eduroam within Europe (Asia and Australia). In those cases, the SSID will most likely be “eduroam” and the authentication is similar to “uni-ms” via 802.1X. Sometimes, you also have the possibility to access WLAN through a web interface. In order to log-in, please type in your university userID (followed by "uni-muenster.de", as in your e-mail address) and your password for network access.
You can find further information and a listing of the eduroam members on the eduroam webseite or at DFN.
Date: 08.12.2009
