KSU Network Access

KSU provides Wi-Fi for KSU students, faculty, and staff, as well as guests. Wireless users will need a wireless device that supports 802.11a, 802.11g, or 802.11n. Most modern devices meet this requirement. Wired connection assistance are available to faculty and staff through the KSU Service Desk.

KSU students, faculty, and staff: Connect to KSU's Wi-Fi using your NetID and password. Check out these resources for specific instructions based on the device you're using:

  1. In your network settings, connect to KSU Guest.
  2. Enter the WPA2 passphrase in the dialog box: Where it says "Enter the network security key" type kennesaw with all letters in lower case.
  3. You will be directed to the KSU Guest Wi-Fi Portal in your browser. Click Click here to create a temporary guest account. 
  4. You will be directed to the Create Account form. Complete the fields, select I agree to the terms and conditions, and click Register. You will be redirected back to the KSU Guest Wi-Fi Portal.
  5. You will then receive an email and SMS containing your temporary guest credentials with the email and phone number provided. 
  6. Enter your guest credentials and click Sign On.
  7. You will be required create a new password. Complete the fields and click Submit.
  8. You are now connected to the Wi-Fi network.

Note: Guests have limited bandwidth and are restricted to Internet connectivity through a web browser. Additionally, guests are only able to access the Network between 6 a.m. and midnight.

KSU’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure connection between your device and KSU’s network, protecting your data as well as the University’s. You should use the KSU VPN used any time you are working away from campus—especially when using public Wi-Fi.

The KSU VPN enables off-campus KSU students, faculty, and staff to enjoy the same online experience and network services available on campus. Faculty and staff can also use the KSU VPN to access their office Windows or Mac computer remotely.
 
To begin using the KSU VPN, follow these instructions to download and install the VPN software, GlobalProtect, on the device you will be using to remotely access KSU services.

Do You Ever Travel to Other Colleges and Universities?

Take advantage of Eduroam, a free wireless service that allows students, faculty, and staff to connect to Wi-Fi  at thousands of locations, including more than 600 colleges, universities, and research facilities in the U.S. and in more than 100 countries. 
 
For more information, including instructions for connecting to Eduroam, check out these Knowledge 
Base articles. 

 

Need KSU Network Support? Contact the KSU IT Service Desk.