Network
- Three-Year Network Upgrade Plan
- Wireless (Wi-Fi)
- Residential Network Speeds
- Residential Networking
- Public Jacks
- Work-at-Home Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Installation/Repair/ Activation Services
- File Storage & Collaboration
- Malware Protection
- Web/Videoconferencing
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Wireless (Wi-Fi)
Wireless access (Wi-Fi) is available to all faculty, staff, students, and guests by connecting to WolfieNet. Users may see any one or all of the following WolfieNet options when they attempt to make a wireless connection:
WolfieNet-Get-Connected
- For people trying to connect to Stony Brook's Wi-Fi network for the very first time
- Uses XpressConnect technology to properly configure settings on the person's device (laptop, mobile device, tablet, etc.) to make for a quicker and easier connection to WolfieNet-Secure
- Only needs to be selected the first time a person tries to connect to campus Wi-Fi. After that, users should connect to WolfieNet-Secure for campus Wi-Fi.
- Find out how to use WolfieNet-Get-Connected
WolfieNet-Secure
- The recommended network for all students, faculty and staff
- Located in campus buildings, common areas, and the residence halls
- Utilizes WPA2 Enterprise authentication using NetID and NetID password
- Find out how to connect to WolfieNet-Secure
WolfieNet-Guest
- To be used by visitors of the University on campus to attend conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.
- No authentication required
- Users must agree and accept the WolfieNet-Guest Wireless Internet Policy
- Find out how to connect to WolfieNet-Guest
WolfieNet-Open
- Available only in the residence halls
- To be used primarily for gaming systems
- Find out how to connect to WolfieNet-Open
Wireless Locations
See a complete list of wireless locations on campus.
Help/Assistance
Support for wireless on West Campus is available from Client Support by calling (631) 632-9800 or visiting the Client Support Walk-in Center between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the fifth floor of the Melville Library, Room S-5410.