Connecting to Wi-Fi Network at MU

  1. Introduction
  2. How can I get connected?
  3. Where can I get connected?
  4. Further possibilities of connection at MU
  5. The basics of security
  6. Assigned IP addresses

1. Introduction

All students and employees of Masaryk University can use  MU wi-fi network for connecting their portable devices to the  MU network and the Internet.
Before connecting to the wireless network reading  authenticated link to a new windowMasaryk University Computer Network Usage Rules is recommended.

2. How can I get connected?

The MU wi-fi network supports two different ways of connection. Users can choose either connection via Eduroam technology or virtual private network (VPN).

Eduroam technology is a recommended way of connection.

Choose a wireless network

2.1. Eduroam

Users are authenticated immediately when accessing wireless network SSID eduroam (at Faculty of Informatics the name of the network is eduroam-FI) . For more information on eduroam network at Masaryk University  refer to link to a new windowhttp://eduroam.muni.cz.

Eduroam network has following advantages:

  • The speed of data transfer.
  • The possibility of connection in other connected organisations.

2.1. Virtual private network (VPN)

When accessing via VPN  users connect to the wireless network (SSID) MUNI-VPN and then connect to  the VPN MU server. Access to the wireless network MUNI-VPN is not restricted. Users are authenticated while connecting to the VPN server. Before the first connection it is necessary to use a computer with an access to the MU network so that you can create an account on  the VPN server and generate a password. For further information on connection to the Masaryk university VPN server refer to link to a new windowhttp://vpn.muni.cz.

VPN has following advantages:

  • easier configuration.

3. Where can I get connected?

VPN and Eduroam networks are available in following locations.

At most faculties connection via VPN in wi-fi networks is possible, even though these networks are not named (SSID) MUNI-VPN. For further details of connection possibilities in individual locations refer to chapter 4. Further possibilities of connection at MU.

4. Further possibilities of connection at MU

Apart from the above mentioned ways of connection, users might meet with different ways of connection to a wi-fi network at different departments of MU. Following links refer to informative pages of individual faculties and departments, and specify the way of connection in individual locations.

5. The basics of security

Your computer connected to a network is exposed to the danger of computer viruses and warms. Three simple steps will increase protection of your computer.

I. Activate your personal firewall

Personal firewall is a software inserting a wall between your computer and potentially harmful content on the Internet. It restricts access to your computer to people as well as programmes according to a predefined set of rules. It helps to protect the computer from hackers, computer viruses and warms. Personal firewall is included in some operating systems. Correct configuration and activation is needed. However, quality firewalls offered free for non-commercial usage are available as well.

Notification for the Windows XP users!

Windows XP contains a service called Windows Firewall working as a personal firewall. No other firewall is necessary to be installed. This one is sufficient for common usage. You can activate it in the menu Start->Settings- > Control Panel->Windows Firewall

Activate your personal firewall

Choose the option On and in case of no experience with configuration of exceptions, click on Don´t allow exceptions.

For more information refer to link to a new windowMicrosoft security.

II. Keep the operating system of your computer updated

Every system is permanently being developed and companies are releasing updates of their products  which solve existing security holes potentially used by hackers and computer viruses. Strictly keep your computers updated. In Windows XP automatic updates of operating system can be set up in the menu Start –> Settings->Control Panel –>Automatic Updates

Keep the operating system of your computer updated

III. Use antivirus software

Antivirus software is a programme which is provided preinstalled in a computer or which can be bought and installed. It helps to protect a computer from most viruses, warms, Trojan horses and other unwelcome visitors which can infect a computer. Viruses, warms and other similar programmes often carry out harmful operations such as deleting files, accessing personal data or using the computer for attacking other systems. link to a new windowAVG Antivirus or link to a new windowAvast Home Edition are available free for home and non-commercial purposes.

 

6. Assigned IP addresses

The following addresses are assigned to connected computers:

  • When connected via VPN 
147.251.55.2-225
147.251.56.2-225
147.251.68.2-254
147.251.69.2-254
  • When connected via eduroam 
147.251.72.0/21
147.251.62.0/24 (SSID LAW-WPA available only at Faculty of Law)
147.251.44.0/24 (SSID eduroam-FI at Faculty of Computer Science)
147.251.187.128/25


If you have any issues, uncertainties or queries, please contact us at pptp@icsdotmunidotcz.

 
 
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