UAA wireless services will improve Sept. 4

It may not be Christmas yet, but IT Services is behaving like Santa.

Over the summer, projects designed to make wireless connection an easy one-step process. IT will flip the switch onthis upgrade Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Here's what users can expect:

Wireless Connection
Previous to the update, many mobile users turned off UAA's wireless connection because it required repeated sign-on; connection terminated whenever devices went to sleep.

Now, a new WiFi configuration allows users to set up their device once, and enjoy seamless wireless whenever they are on campus.  In addition, all wireless traffic will now be encrypted.

The IT team is polishing up its Knowledge Base directions for the one-time set up of Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. This post will be updated with links to those how-to articles and videos as soon as they are ready this week.