We are working to improve the university W-Fi experience over the next couple of years by moving to the eduroam network and device-based authentication, with a targeted retirement date of Summer 2024 for osuwireless.
Registered4OSU is a secure network designed for devices without browsers, or devices that do not support the necessary configuration for osuwireless—devices like a Nintendo Switch, Apple TV or Crestron panel.
From Autumn 2018 to Summer 2020, wireless coverage will be expanding at Ohio State, including Columbus campus, regional campuses and extension locations. During this time, several new access points will be added to buildings as well as outdoor structures to expand overall square footage coverage.
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has been ramping up Wi-Fi coverage across regional campuses. The team expanded Wi-Fi at Mansfield in the past few years, even reaching some outdoor locations. This summer they have added access points in Marion and Lima in preparation for the...
In case you haven't noticed, Wi-Fi coverage is kind of a big deal. Football fans definitely notice if they don't have coverage at The 'Shoe – one reason why OCIO's recent proposal to the University Board of Trustees for expanding Wi-Fi received so much media attention.
