Tutorial: Connecting to DHNet Wireless service
All of our wireless access points (WAP)Wireless Access Point
A wireless access point (WAP or AP) is a device that allows wireless communication devices to connect to a wireless network
have been upgraded to use the 802.1x802.1x
A security protocol used to limit who can sign on to our network. 802.1x authenticates and authorizes anyone who connects to a DHNet network port. If they fail authentication they will not be given internet access. authentication protocol. DHNet Wireless service is only available in the area commons of the residence halls and in the Maguire and University Village South (UVS) village communities. It can found by looking for "dhw" in your wireless settings. If you do not see "dhw" then you may be out of range.
NOTE: If you need to view instructions, a special SSIDSSID
An SSID is the name of a Wi-Fi network, such as "dhw" or "ufw". SSID stands for "Service Set Identifier". called "dhwInstructions" will allow you to get access to the DHNet Web site to view these instructions.
Download the DHNet Connection Guide - Updated 3/25/2008
Please choose your operating system from the list below to list the steps required to setup DHNet Wireless.
- Microsoft Windows Vista
- Microsoft Windows XP SP2
- Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.10 and up) and Panther (10.3.3 and up)
- Mac OS X Leopard (10.5.0 and up)
- Ubuntu Linux (using Network Manager 0.6.5 and up)
If you have problems at any time during the setup, visit a DHNet@Home location, call (352) 392-2171 x10191 or complete a HAWK Request.
If you have forgotten your Gatorlink password, please visit http://www.gatorlink.ufl.edu/ or call (352) 392-HELP. If you Gatorlink password still does not work, please visit https://my.ufl.edu and select "My Gatorlink Account Status" from the My Account menu. Select the "Resynchronize my Password" tab and then try again.