Loughborough University
Leicestershire, UK
LE11 3TU
+44 (0)1509 263171
Loughborough University

IT Services

Wireless Network

Photo: Person using a laptop in bar area.

Introduction

Loughborough University has an award winning wireless network using industry standard IEEE 802.11 (WiFi) technology. There are over 350 wireless "hotspots" around the University campus, with new ones presently being added every day. The wireless network provides convenient, secure access to the Internet and the University network from most academic and related buildings on campus.

Find out more about the Loughborough University Wireless Network at www.lboro.ac.uk/it/wireless/about.html.

Many academic and service department buildings have pervasive wireless coverage, which means that you can use the wireless network virtually anywhere in the building. Find out which buildings have wireless network coverage at www.lboro.ac.uk/it/wireless/coverage.html.

Most laptops and many modern mobile phones can use the wireless network for access to University IT systems and the Internet. Learn how to connect to the wireless network at www.lboro.ac.uk/it/wireless/connecting.html.

We are tracking Frequently Asked Questions and their answers at www.lboro.ac.uk/it/wireless/faq.html. If you have a query about the wireless network service, please check the F.A.Q. before contacting your IT support.

The wireless network is available to Loughborough University staff and students and some academic visitors and conference delegates. Find out how to get support at www.lboro.ac.uk/it/wireless/support.html. Fill out the feedback form at www.lboro.ac.uk/it/wireless/feedback.html to let us know how you are getting on with the service.

IT Service Desk

Tel: 01509 22 2320
E-mail: IT.Services@lboro.ac.uk

3rd floor
Haslegrave Building
Central Park
Loughborough University

The IT Service Desk is open from 9:00am until 5:30pm Monday to Thursday and from 9:00am until 5:00pm on Friday.

You can also seek help at any time via our Getting Help section.