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Wireless Computing for Faculty and Staff

Whether you use a Windows laptop, Mac laptop or other mobile device, find instructions for connecting to the ECU secure wireless network here. While the existing Pirates (formerly named Taho) network will still be available, faculty and staff are strongly urged to take advantage of the new Buccaneer network's increased security.

STUDENTS on the Health Sciences campus access the Pirates (formerly named Taho) wireless network by logging in to Cisco Clean Access Agent software or through an Internet browser on.


Connect a Windows XP or Vista Laptop
 
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If You Log In to the INTRA Domain - ECU Laptops

If your department purchased your laptop or tablet Windows computer, and you log in to the INTRA Domain, ECU automatically configures the laptop so that Buccaneer is the default wireless network, and the Cisco Clean Access Agent (CCA) software is configured on the machine.

 
 
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If You DO NOT Log In to the INTRA Domain - Personal Laptops

If you purchased the laptop you use to log on to the ECU wireless network, you can continue to log on to the existing Taho wireless network or manually configure the new Buccaneer network as the default wireless network on your computer.

To do this, follow the instructions found at https://www.ecu.edu/upload/itcs/Non-IntraWindows.pdf

 
 
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If You Encounter a Problem

If you encounter a problem configuring the Buccaneer wireless network as the default network for your personal laptop, go to the FAQ and Troubleshooting FAQ (see links below) or call the Help Desk at 252.328.9866/toll free 1.800.340.7081.

 
 
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If You Need to Download Windows XP Service Pack 3

If you need to download Windows XP Service Pack 3, http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/

You must be using the Internet Explorer browser to download updates from the Microsoft download site.

 
 
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If You Need More Help

If you have questions, please call the Help Desk at 252.328.9866, toll free at 1.800.340.7081 or go to http://help.ecu.edu.

 


Connect a Macintosh Laptop
 
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If You Use Leopard X.5

Download instructions for configuring the Buccaneer wireless network using the Leopard X.5 operating system for Mac

https://www.ecu.edu/upload/itcs/SecureWireless-LeopardX5.pdf.

 
 
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If You Use Tiger X.4

Download instructions for configuring the Buccaneer wireless network using the Tiger X.4 operating system for Mac

https://www.ecu.edu/upload/itcs/SecureWireless-TigerX4.pdf.

 


Connect a Mobile Device
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If You Use a Mobile Device

Mobile device users on both the Main campus and the Health Sciences campus will log in to the existing Taho wireless network using an Internet browser.

 

 


 
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