Encrypted wireless connections make it more difficult for others to "listen in" on your wireless conversation. The service cannot encrypt your data through all the paths it travels, but it does offer a more secure connection.
How to Connect: Staff and Partners
Your account only needs to be registered once, though each of your wireless devices must be set-up individually.
- If you are not working from a wired connect, first connect to the oarnet-setup wireless network.
- Register directory account here, create a wireless password and install the certificate authority.
- Disconnect from oarnet-setup wireless network.
- Connect to oarnet-staff and set up your wireless, using the device's specific directions listed below.
- Log-in.
Staff and Partner Instructions by Device
How to Create Access for Guests
Must be completed by a staff member or partner staff member. Multiple guests may use the same guest account.
- Create temporary guest credientals using the form on www.oar.net/wireless.
- Share the credentials with your guest(s).
- Direct guests to the detailed guest instructions listed below.
For step-by-step instructions, see PDF.
How to Connect: Guests
- Obtain credentials from a staff member.
- Connect to oarnet-visitor and set up your wireless, using the device's specific directions listed below.
- Log-in.
Guest Instructions by Device
Certificate Authority
OARnet Wireless CA DER format - Typically for Windows
OARnet Wireless CA PEM format
Service Set Identifier (SSID) Conventions
oarnet-staff: For staff to connect to file servers, printers, etc.
oarnet-visitor: Allows visitors to access the internet.
oarnet-setup: For staff to register their account and install the Certificate Authority, if a wired connection is unavailable.
