Wireless Services Guide

The wireless network allows easy access to library catalogs, databases and the Internet for all USF students and staff. Three major brands of network cards are supported, and can be obtained through local vendors: Orinoco Cisco Aironet Apple AirPort Currently enrolled students, faculty and staff may access the wireless network, through their NetID account. Students may also check out a wireless laptop from the circulation desk.

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If you need a USF NetID, visit the University Network Access website.
Next, install your IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless card by following the directions provided with your card. Then you can register your laptop on the Laptop Registration web page that appears the first time you access the wireless network.

Note: Only the USF Laptop Registration site will be available before registration is complete.

Once you have installed your wireless card and created your USF NetID, follow the instructions listed in the Wireless Laptop Configuration Guide, according to your operating system. For additional troubleshooting tips for the Nelson Poynter Library network, visit the Advanced Troubleshooting Guide.