Wireless Access on Campus
Information Technology is pleased to announce our conversion to new wireless access points. The new system greatly expands coverage on campus and simplifies access procedures. Connecting to the YCP Wireless
Instructions for connecting to the wireless can be found at my.ycp.edu under the "YCP Services" Tab.
Getting Prepared
In order to be ready for the changes, you will need the following items.
- Your YCP network account and password. If you don’t have one you can obtain one from the IT Help Desk at room PAC181.
- A laptop or tablet PC running Windows XP with Service Pack 2. SP2 includes patches that allow you to use more recent versions of encryption and also corrects other wireless bugs. You should consult the Microsoft website before installing SP2. SP2 is incompatible with some older Windows applications. (Other operating systems may have 802.1x, but are not supported by IT at this time.)
- A wireless network adapter for 802.11A, 802.11B, or 802.11G WiFi networks. This is often built into newer laptops, but add-on cards are also easily obtained wherever computers are sold. Only one of these standards are needed. If you are purchasing a new card, IT recommends that it be either multi-protocol or 802.11G standard.
- It may be necessary to obtain the latest drivers for your wireless network adapter to use it with SP2 and encryption. For built-in cards this must be obtained from your PC’s manufacturer’s website. For add-on cards, check the manufacturer’s website.
The following locations have wireless access:
Fully Wireless Locations (building-wide)
Beard Hall
Grumbacher Sports Center
Humanities Center
Kinsley Engineering Center
Manor North
Manor Northeast
Manor East
Manor West
Manor South
Penn Hall
Performing Arts Center
Richland Hall
Schmidt Library
Area Specific Wireless Locations (area(s) within the building) Appell Life Science Building
Brockie Commons
Business Adminstration Building
Campbell Hall
Earle & Evelyn Wolfe Building
Grantley Hall
Iosue Student Union
McKay Hall
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the IT Help Desk.
Room PAC 181
Phone: x1559 or (717) 815-1559
Email: ithelp@ycp.edu
