Setting Up Wireless at Reed - IT Help Desk

Reed's Wireless Network

Note: The campus network is being upgraded over a multi-year process. As our infrastructure team updates the network in each building, you’ll notice different wireless networks. “Reed1x” is being replaced with “Reed” in the upgraded buildings. Community members may need to connect to "Reed1x" or "Reed" and visitors will need to connect to "ReedXenia" or "Reed Guest" depending on their location on campus.

Reed1x/Reed vs. ReedXenia/Reed Guest

Those who want to use wireless at Reed will see two networks available--"ReedXenia" (or "Reed Guest" as the network gets upraded across campus) and Reed1x (or "Reed").

ReedXenia/Reed Guest is an open wireless network for campus visitors (Xenia is the ancient Greek concept of hospitality, the generosity and courtesy shown to those who are far from home).
Reed1x/Reed is a WPA2-encrypted network for use by community members

"Reed1x" or "Reed" can be used by all Reed community members including students, faculty, and staff. Reed1x and Reed require your Kerberos username and password. MacOS is capable of connecting to Reed1x and Reed with no additional setup; Windows, Linux, and mobile phone users may have some additional setup required to connect successfully.

Reed1x or Reed

Students, faculty, staff, and alumni should connect to the "Reed1x" or "Reed" wireless network.

Windows users, please follow these setup instructions.
On a mobile device? Follow these instructions for iOS and these for Android.
Linux users can follow the instructions here.

Select Reed1x (or Reed) from your list of wireless networks.
Your machine will prompt for your Reed name and password.
Enter your Kerberos username and password. You may see a notice about the certification; you can "continue" past this.
You should now be able to use the network.

ReedXenia or Reed Guest

Campus visitors including parents, prospective students, and conference attendees can connect to the guest wireless network.

Select ReedXenia (or Reed Guest) from your list of wireless networks.
Open a web browser and you will automatically be directed to Reed's network registration page.
Members outside the Reed community should click "Register as Guest" and enter a name and e-mail address or phone number. You can then log in using your e-mail address as the username, and the numerical password e-mailed/texted to that address or phone number.
Reed community members (students, faculty, staff, and alumni) can use their Kerberos credentials to log in. Although we recommend connecting to Reed1x/Reed instead of using the guest network.
After registering, you may be warned by your browser that you're being redirected; this is normal as we redirect you to Reed's homepage.

Wireless Coverage

Wireless is available in all buildings on campus, as well as some outdoor areas near buildings. Wireless is not generally available in larger outdoor areas. IT actively monitors and adjusts placement of wireless access points to fine-tune coverage on campus. Due to channel interference among other complications, users are generally not allowed to operate a personal wireless network. If you are experiencing problems with wireless, please contact the CUS Help Desk (777-7525, x7525 from an on-campus phone).