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Wireless network faq

Look in this section for more information about using the wireless network at the University of Brighton.

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Questions:

I am trying to connect to the university wireless internet named "brightonuni15906" but it keeps asking me for a password?
Can I connect my Android device to the wireless network?
If i use WPA2-Enterprise instead of WPA-Enterprise will this give my computer added security?
Is it possible for visitors to get WiFi access?
How can I connect my iPod Touch to UoB network?
My wireless connection doesn't work. It is set up correctly (and used to work).

Can I use any type of wireless network card?

I'm following instructions to set-up my laptop for use on the wireless network, but when I look at wireless network properties, WPA is not available as an option in the Network Authentication box.

Can I use my mobile device on the wireless network?

While I am logging in to the wireless network, Windows asks me to log in again and then I don’t get connected. What should I do?

Can I access my university network folders?

Why can't I access any internet sites using the wireless network?

I changed my university password and now I can't access the internet using the wireless network.

The GTE Cybertrust Root is not listed in my Trusted Roots, so I can't select it in my security settings.


I can see a lot of other wireless networks, one is called "Free Public WIFI" can I use this as well?


I have set up my wireless connection according to instructions, but my computer will not connect.


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