VT Wireless
VT-Wireless is a wireless network that allows users to connect automatically without a login webpage. Most VT-Wireless users should follow the instructions to obtain a NetCert. Certain Faculty and Staff will use their HOKIES Domain information to connect.
An automatic wireless authentication method using the IEEE 802.1x standard is available. Once configured, there will be no need to manually authenticate with each access to the Virginia Tech wireless network.
Users who have not previously registered to access the university's wireless network will need to do so:
- Students may register for wireless network service on line at the Customer OnLine Access (COLA) website.
- Faculty and staff can obtain service via departmental orders submitted on an Interdepartmental Communications Request (ICR) or personal orders by using the Wireless Registration form.
802.1x authentication is the recommended method of accessing the Virginia Tech wireless network. It also provides increased security by encrypting network traffic between the user's computer and the wireless access point.
Please report any problems by contacting the Customer Support Center at 4-HELP (4-4357) from any Virginia Tech phone, 540-231-HELP (4357) from any other phone, or through the web at http://4help.vt.edu.
Wireless Authentication Options
NetCert
NetCert authentication uses Virginia Tech's new Personal Network Access Certificate to authenticate users with the wireless network for a year at a time. With NetCert, users will no longer be required to enter username and password information each time they access VT-Wireless.
For more information, follow one of the links below:
HOKIES Domain Users
HOKIES ID and Password authentication is limited to users in the Virginia Tech MS Windows HOKIES domain. This method allows pre-login access to domain resources when running on a domain registered computer.
HOKIES domain access is generally limited to certain faculty and staff.
For more information, follow the link below:
