Get Connected

Articles associated with on-campus and off-campus connections to network (wireless and wired).

Articles (24)

Campus Cable TV

Indiana State's campus cable tv service provides local network channels and the Sycamore Video channel to dorm rooms.

Cisco Secure Client for Windows

This is the updated Secure Client Formally Anyconnect Secure Client instructions for connecting to the VPN.

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPodtouch Quick Start Guide

This article will guide you through a brief set of steps to get started with connecting your Apple device to a wireless network. The target audience is students, faculty, staff, and guest that use Apple devices.

Connecting Google Pixel version 11 phone to ISU-SECURE

This article addresses the issue with Google Pixel phones that are updated to android 11 and will not connect to wireless. This articles goes through the steps on how to get connected.

Connecting to ISU-SECURE Wireless Quick Start Guide

This article describes how to connect your device to the ISU-SECURE network. These steps should be followed by students, faculty, staff and anyone with an Indiana State University account provided by a campus sponsor. This is a secure network and is the preferred network to be used by students, faculty and staff conducting Indiana State University business.

Device Requiring Network Registration Every Time it is Connected

This article addresses the issue of devices connected to the wireless network requiring registration every time it leaves the network.

Eduroam service for Indiana State University

This article will provide general information about eduroam at Indiana State University. The target audience is students, faculty and staff.

How to Connect to ISU-OPEN Wireless for Guest

This article describes how to connect your device to the ISU-OPEN wireless network. Guest without an Indiana State University should follow these steps to create a temporary account that will allow them to access the ISU-OPEN network during their visit.

How to Connect to ISU-OPEN Wireless for Students, Faculty and Staff

This article describes how to connect to the ISU-OPEN wireless network for students, faculty, and staff.

How to Connect to the Wired Network in Residential Facilities

This article describes how to connect to the wired network in residential facilities. The target audience is students, faculty, staff and guest.

How to Connect to the Wired Network in Residential Facilities for Guest

This article describes how to connect to the ISU network in residential facilities for guest using a wired connection.

ISU Network Access Available in Campus Parking Lots M and Q

Access to the ISU campus network (ISU-Secure) is now available in Parking Lot M.

Office Structure Cabling Standard

This standard is in place to manage the work and cost associated with cabling and/or activating multiple network connections in a standard office space.

Registering with MYDEVICES for Students, Faculty and Staff

This article explains how to connect home or consumer-grade devices like Game Consoles, Televisions, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and other similar devices to ISU’s enterprise network.

Resources for Free Internet Access

Students, faculty, and staff may need internet access if they do not have it at home. Some free sources do exist.

Smartphone FAQ

This will provide answers to frequently asked questions for connecting receiving your ISU email via your mobile device

Standard Prohibiting Personal Access Points, Switches, and Routers on Campus Network

This standard prohibits connection of personally-owned components to the ISU-Secure network.

Supported Wireless Devices Information

Use this guide if you are having trouble connecting to our wireless network. This guide lists devices and/or device specifications that are compatible with our ISU network. It also lists devices that are known to have problems connecting to our network.

Testing Your Home Network

This article provides general information about testing your home network to improve your experience working from home.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) Access

Following these instructions you should be fully connected to the VPN appliance.

VPN Client Receives "Untrusted Server Blocked!" Error Message

This article will provide a resolution to the issue "Untrusted Server Blocked!" error message when connecting to the VPN.

Wireless and Wired Network FAQ

This article goes over a general overview of the wired and wireless environment. Several of the bullets have links to articles that provide more in depth explanation.

Checking and Optimizing Your Home Internet Connection

You can test your Internet connection speeds to see if your service is adequate to work from home. This article also contains suggestions for evaluating whether your internet service provider and/or your setup in your home are adequate for the best connection speeds.

Working From Home / Off Campus with the Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Staff and faculty who are working from home or off campus may need to connect to resources that are only available from on campus, such as the L: Drive. Connecting to the VPN provides a secure and easy-to-use method for connecting to the campus network.