The Maxwell School's wireless network has been upgraded to a more secure technology (802.1x).  This wireless network is known campus-wide as "AirOrangeX".  The older "Maxwell-School" wireless network is no longer in service.  Additionally, the older campus wireless technology (AirOrange) and its login/access page (http://airorange.syr.edu) will only support PDA access.

AirOrange, Syracuse University's high-speed wireless network, was recently upgraded to a more secure technology (802.1x), which provides an encrypted connection from mobile computing devices (laptop computers, hand-held devices, smartphones) through the airwaves to the SU network. Additionally, the wireless network is now available in all University residential facilities, South Campus apartments, and in many University buildings located both on and off campus.

The new wireless network-AirOrangeX-is:

• More secure
  
• Easier to use
  
• Eliminates the need for clients to login every time they connect to the wireless network (unless the NetID password is changed). The system automatically logs clients onto AirOrangeX

To use AirOrangeX, clients must first configure their laptop computer for 802.1x technology.  Follow these steps the first time you use AirOrangeX:

• Enable "wireless network" on a PC or "AirPort" on a Macintosh
  
• Open "view available wireless networks"
  
• Connect to "AirOrangeHelp"
  
• Open your Web browser and type in http://airorangehelp.syr.edu/
  
• Type in your NetID and password
  
• Follow the instructions on the screen to download the appropriate 802.1x configuration tool (PC or Macintosh).

IMPORTANT NOTE: University guests and campus visitors cannot connect to AirOrangeX. Guests and visitors may connect to the wireless network through the AirOrange Web access at http://airorange.syr.edu/.

Faculty and staff can get additional help by contacting Service at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .  Students can get additional help by visiting the Help Desk located in Eggers Hall room 034A Monday through Friday 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Source: http://its.syr.edu/connecting/wireless/index.cfm