Information Services

For Students

 

Wireless Access


The Wireless Network is available to students and staff of Bond University. Wireless Zones can be found in a number of areas around the campus, look for the Wireless Zone signs.

Find a Wireless Zone on campus

STEP 1. What do I need?
STEP 2. Connect to the Wireless Network

After turning on your computer, insert or turn on your wireless card. After a few seconds, a box will appear in the system notification tray saying “One or more wireless networks are available.” You are now ready to log on.

If you experience any problems please check the following:

  1. Highlight “WaveLan Network”, and click on the Configure button.
    Make sure that your Network Authentication is set to Open and Data Encryption is set to Disabled. Click OK.
  2. To check your connection, right-click on My Network Places and choose Properties. In the following window, right-click on your Wireless Network Connection and choose Properties. On the Connection Status window, click on the Support tab, and make sure your IP address starts with 131.245.148.*, this ensures you are connected to a Bond Wireless Zone.
STEP 3. Log On to the Wireless Network
  1. After successfully establishing a wireless connection, open your web browser (eg. Internet Explorer) and type in any web address. You will then be taken to the wireless network logon page.
    (Please Note: If the logon page doesn't display, type 131.245.151.252 into the address bar in your browser)
  2. Logon using:
    • User name = Network Username
    • Password = Network Password
    • Domain = Students
STEP 4. Access the Bond University Network

Access the Bond Intranet, your home drive and email from your own computer. For more details see Off Campus Connect
STEP 5. Print via the Wireless Network

Choose your operating sytem and follow the instructions on how to set wireless printing.

If you experience difficulties connecting to the wireless network please contact the Service Desk - Information Services.

To assist the Information Services staff to resolve any issues, please check the following:

  • Laptop has wireless capabilities and is functioning correctly
  • Up-to-Date service and security patches
  • Up-to-Date and valid virus protection
  • Web browser is functioning correctly
  • Have turned on antennas used by the laptop
  • Check that the access point WaveLan is appearing in your wireless connection window

 

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