How to Connect to ISU-OPEN Wireless for Guest

Introduction

Wireless access on campus is provided via the ISU-OPEN network. Guests without an Indiana State University account can create a temporary account to access the wireless network during their visit. Please note that the ISU-OPEN network does not use encryption to secure your communications. 

Your connection will be periodically cleared from the database nightly. You will have to repeat this process daily.

Estimated time to complete

15 Minutes or less

Steps to Connect to ISU-OPEN Wireless

Automatic Connection

  1. Open the wireless connection panel of your device.
  2. Select the ISU-OPEN SSID from your devices list of available wireless networks. Please refer to the Manual Connection instructions below if your device does not detect the ISU-OPEN network. 
  3. Once connected to the ISU-OPEN, you will be automatically redirected to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Page.  (You may need to open a web browser if your device does not automatically redirect you to the page and if prompted, accept the presented certificates from the network.)
  4. Read and Scroll to the bottom of the AUP and then click Accept.
  5. You should be connected to ISU-OPEN and get a response page.

Manual Connection

  1. If your device will not automatically connect to the ISU-OPEN network as illustrated above, you can manually set up the connection.
  2. Open the wireless connection panel of your device.
  3. Manually create a profile to connect to the SSID of ISU-OPEN.
  4. Set the encryption connection type to None or Open.
  5. Once connected to the ISU-OPEN, you will be automatically redirected to the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) page.  (You may need to open a web browser if your device does not automatically redirect you to the page and if prompted, accept the presented certificates from the network.)
  6. Read and Scroll to the bottom of the AUP and then click Accept.
  7. You should be connected to ISU-OPEN and get a response page.

ISU-OPEN Acceptable Use Policy Page

Conclusion

After following these steps your device will be connected to the ISU-OPEN wireless network at ISU.

Additional Help

Contact the Technology Support Center at 812-237-2910 if you need further assistance.

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