MavNET

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MavNET is a campus-wide 802.11b and 802.11g wireless network. It offers Internet connectivity to students, faculty, and staff with laptops, handheld computers, and other wireless devices.

Requirements

  • Hardware: Wi-Fi compatible 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network card installed and switched on.
    Note: 802.11a cards will not work. Some network cards may require firmware or driver updates.
    The Campus Computer Store offers recommended wireless network adapters that have been fully tested with MavNET.
  • Software: Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS9/X.
    Note: Windows ME/NT/98/95 may work, but support by our technical staff is limited.
  • Authentication: University employees, currently enrolled students and visitors (by special permission) can use E-account credentials to access the wireless network.

Coverage

MavNET wireless network is available to nearly all study areas, lounges, food facilities, general-purpose classrooms, labs, auditoriums, and outdoor gathering areas.

MavNET indoor coverage map MavNET outdoor coverage map

Configuration

Please follow the instructions below to configure your wireless device to use 64 or 128 bit encryption to ensure your communication is not easily intercepted and viewed by others.

Printing

Students using wireless computers can print to a variety of printers throughout campus at MavPRINT print stations. MavPRINT print stations are available in the Academic Computer Center (ACC), Memorial Library, and various locations around campus. College of Business students may print on additional printers in Morris Hall and Armstrong Hall. Every student may print up to 250 pages on black and white laser printers each semester at no cost. Color laser printers are also available in Memorial Library for students to use.

To learn more about student printing from wireless computers, please see MavPRINT instructions.

Help

Information and Technology Services (ITS) Helpdesk is available to assist with problems connecting to MavNET. The ITS Helpdesk is located on the 3rd floor of Memorial Library.

The Helpdesk may also be reached by email helpdesk@mnsu.edu or by phone 507-389-6654.