Wireless networking encrypted with Wi-Fi Protected Access-Enterprise (WPA-E) technology is available to faculty, staff, and students with Active Directory usernames and passwords.

The service is accessible on campus where you see "UCSD-PROTECTED" on your laptop's list of available wireless IDs (currently, the UCSD Bookstore café).

Encrypted wireless connections make it more difficult for others to "listen in" on your wireless conversation. It does not mean that everything you type is completely encrypted, but it does offer a more secure wireless connection.

If you have a WPA-E-compatible wireless card, click the following links to find out how to check for encrypted services and configure your laptop to use them:

• Mac OS X
• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Third-party wireless software under Windows

If your computer doesn't have WPA-E, read this overview to learn about regular wireless services at UCSD.

Questions? Contact the ACT Help Desk, (858) 534-1853.