Wireless network connection on the LSE Campus

Introduction

LSE provide wireless access points in various locations across Campus. Wireless access is not campus-wide, but there are in excess of 90 wireless zones in teaching rooms, open spaces and recreational areas.

For more comprehensive information on the location of the LSE Wireless Zones, please see the LSE Wireless Map.

All wireless zones are Wi-Fi 802.11b compatible, although the majority of zones have now been upgraded to Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g. Essentially this means that the majority of older wireless network cards should be compatible with the LSE wireless network.

To access the schools Wireless network you must have one of the following:

• LSE username and password.
• JANET Roaming logon credentials as provided by your home institution

To gain full access to the LSE network and external internet, users are required to log on to a secure web page with their computer as described below, and to install and regularly update anti-virus software.

Connecting to the Wireless Network:

1. Locate an area with a good wireless signal using the LSE Wireless map

2. Open your computer's wireless software utility.

3. Search for or enter lsewireless as the SSID or service area and connect to it. Once connected ensure that the signal strength is adequate.

4. Test your connection using your Internet browser by opening the LSE web site at http://www.lse.ac.uk.

5. You will be redirected to a secure logon page at https://bluesocket2.lse.ac.uk. Click the Yes button on the Security Alert Dialog to accept the security certificate.

6. If necessary, click the Yes button on the Security Information Dialog to display all items.

7. For full Internet access log on as a Registered User in the top left hand corner using your LSE username and password, or JANET roaming login details as provided by your home institution.

Troubleshooting

Most computers are configured to join a Local Area Network by default, but should you experience problems due to broadband or dial-up settings Microsoft Windows XP users should check Internet Option Connection settings.

1. Click Start | (Settings) | Control Panel

2. Double click Internet Options

3. Select Connections tab

4. Select Dial whenever a network connection is not present

5. Click LAN Settings

6. Tick Automatically detect settings

7. Untick any other options

If you receive a 'Duplicate name exists on the network' error, Microsoft Windows 2000/XP users should change the computer name.
To change the computer name:

1. Log on as an Administrator if necessary

2. Click Start | Control Panel | System

3. Select Computer Name tab

4. Click Change

5. Enter T-USERNAME as your computer name (your LSE network username)

6. Click OK

7. Restart your computer