Wireless at KU
KU Information Technology provides wireless access for both the KU campus community and for guest users at many points across campus.
The Campus IT map provides building locations where wireless may be accessed.
Who can use KU Wireless?
Anyone can access KUGUEST wireless.
To access JAYHAWK wireless you need the following:- A computer with wireless network card.
- A valid KU Online ID to access JAYHAWK.
- Any Web browser that supports 128 bit encryption.
Configuration Instructions for Secure Jayhawk Wireless:
Automated configuration
(recommended):Please use Firefox for Automatic Configuration. Chrome will not work with the Automated Configuration tool.
- Connect to KUGUEST
- Open a browser window
- Accept terms of use for KUGUEST
- Click on the "Automatically Configure Secure Jayhawk" button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Manual configuration:
- XP
- Vista
- Windows 7
- Mac 10.5/10.6
- Ipad (Must have the latest version of iPad Operating System)
- Droid and IOS
- Linux
If you receive any certificate errors, you may need to install either of the following two certificates.
- DigiCert High Assurance EV Root CA (Download)
- Entrust.net Secure Server Certification Authority ( Download .cer OR Download .der)
Checkout or Multiple-User Laptop Configuration:
Click here for instructions to configure devices that are checkout/loaner laptops, classroom laptops or laptops with multiple users.
The official KU wireless policy can be found at: http://www.policy.ku.edu/it/networking.shtml.
Get help from the KU IT Customer Service Center 785/864-8080 or email itcsc@ku.edu.
Order wireless for your department at http://www2.ku.edu/~technology/cgi-bin/forms/wireless_new.php.
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