Limited network access is now available to guest users at Michigan State University, using the SSID MSUNet Wireless Guest. Guest access is currently limited to Web (http), Secure Web (https), Secure Shell (SSH), POP3 (Ports 110, 995), IMAP (Ports 143, 220, 993), VPN (Port 1723, 500, 4500, 10000), SMTP (Port 465) and LDAP (Ports 389, 636) services.

An intrusion detection system has been added to the MSUNet Wireless network.

MSUNet Wireless is now available in certain outdoor areas around campus.

The following outdoor areas are now covered:

• The courtyard between Case, Wilson and Wonders Hall.
• South of Administration Building on both banks of the Red Cedar.
• North of the International Center.
• The fountain behind the Student Services building.

In summer 2008, Academic Technology Services began to deploy the next generation wireless network in a number of buildings across campus. This new network features 802.11n technology with speeds up to 300Mbps, roughly 6 times faster than MSU's current wireless equipment. Clients with 802.11a/b/g cards will still be able to access the new wireless network but will not be able to take advantage of the higher speed. To utilize the higher speeds offered by 802.11n, users will need a wireless card that supports 802.11n within the 5GHz frequency.

This new generation of wireless equipment have the ability to support up to 50 users per access point.

Departments that wish to have wireless service installed can fill out the service request.

If you have any questions please contact the ATS Help Desk at 517-432-6200.