Wireless access

<div><h2>Why do I need to register for wireless access?</h2><span><span><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"></span></span></span>To protect the integrity of the University network, it is essential that all devices <span>(e.g. laptop, iPad, cell phone etc.) </span>connected to the Eduroam wireless network use the latest version of the operating system and the necessary antivirus and spyware software. Since malicious attacks occur daily, it is also necessary to keep the software regularly updated. This is why it is necessary for the devices of all University students and staff to be certified by Information Technology before wireless connection to the University network can be permitted. <span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0"></span><br><br><strong>Windows laptops</strong><br>The software downloaded (e.g. anti-virus program) is essential for protection against attacks on the network and all other computers on the network. Exposed computers will be isolated from the network without notification.<br><br><strong>Linux and Apple laptops</strong><br>Your computer is certified as a non-Microsoft operating system. You are responsible for clearing and updating your laptop yourself.<br></div><div><span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span><br><span></span></div><div><div><h2><span lang="EN-GB">Self-registration process</span><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB"></span></span><br></h2></div><div><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span lang="EN-GB">You can register your <span><span>devices <span>(e.g. laptop, iPad, cell phone etc.)</span></span></span> online, when accessing the network via Wi-Fi hotspots with the <strong>RegisterMe!</strong> functionality. </span><br><br>When on campus, <span lang="EN-GB"></span>find the Step-by-Step guides on <a href="https://dev.sun.ac.za/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=27886025"><strong>RegisterMe!</strong> </a>for the different operating systems that you might be using.<br><span class="ms-rteForeColor-2">*Important: Your device has to be registered to connect to the Eduroam wireless network.</span><br><br>If you experience any problem with the self-registration process, please contact or visit the <a href="https://stbsp01.stb.sun.ac.za/innov/it/it-help/Wiki%20Pages/Student%20Service%20Centre.aspx" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB">IT HUB Service Desk </span></a><span lang="EN-GB"></span> in Admin A (entrance from the Rooiplein, below the Admin bridge) or to TYG IT on the 1st floor, Clinical Building on Tygerberg campus.<br><br><div><h2>How to print from your laptop</h2>Setup guides are available to download the script that you need to install on your laptop to be able to print to a Safecom Secure pull print printer:</div></div></div><div><br></div><div>See the <a href="https://dev.sun.ac.za/wiki/display/ITHUB/SafeCom"><strong>Printer Setup guides for Safecom on MacOS, Ubuntu, MS Windows</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br></div><div><br></div><div><div>You can use this system from anywhere on campus, residences, Eduroam and SCN if you have the required printing credits and your laptop has been registered for Eduroam on the SU campus.<br><br></div></div>

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