Internet/WiFi

 1. Registering a Computer/Device on the USI Network

To use your computer on USI's wired or wireless networks you must first register your device. You need a MyUSI username and Password for Registration.  Network registration identifies you as a member of the USI community. We use your registration information to identify a device if problems or issues occur. Four months of device inactivity on the USI Network will result in the removal of your device's registration and you will have to re-register that device.

If you need to register a device, and you do not have a MyUSI username - See 5. Guest Registration

2. Connecting to USI's Wired Network (with Ethernet cable)

Plug your computer into the nearest network wall jack using an ethernet network cable.

1. Open an internet browser (like Internet Explorer or Chrome).
2. The internet browser will immediately redirect from your homepage to the computer registration page.  If this does not happen – try to visit a web site that you don’t commonly visit.
3. Enter your USI username and password, read the terms of agreement.
4. Click Register (bottom of the page)
5. Disconnect from the network and reconnect.
6. If you have difficulty getting connected contact the Help Desk.

3. Connecting to USI’s Wireless Network

Choose your wireless network depending on your LOCATION and Role at USI

1. Search available wireless networks.  Choose SSID appropriate for you (depending on your location). 
2. Open an internet browser
3. The internet browser will immediately redirect from your homepage to the computer registration page.  If this does not happen – try to visit a web site that you don’t commonly visit.
4. Enter your username and password, read the terms of agreement.
5. Click Register (bottom of the page)
6. Disconnect from the network and reconnect

If you have difficulty getting connected contact the Help Desk.

4. Wireless Network password/Key

In the residence halls and apartments, use the wireless network USIResKey.  This is an encrypted SSID, offering more protection on-line.
The key/password is available from your RA or the IT Help Desk at 812-465-1080. 

When on campus, the wireless network SSID are USIacademicWIFI or USIsecuredWIFI.  These are both encrypted. 
The key/password is available from the IT Help Desk at 812-465-1080.

5. Guest Registration

Connect to the USIGUEST wireless network, enter their phone number on the registration screen.  You will receive a validation code as text.  The Validation code is necessary for the validation screen. The registration is valid until midnight.

6. Wireless Routers

Do not bring your own wireless router. This interferes with the campus wireless and causes your fellow students problems. Unauthorized wireless routers are prohibited and when an unauthorized Access Point is identified the owner will be asked to remove it from the network.

7. Wireless Printers

See information here about wireless printers on USI Campus.

8. Home helpers

We do not support Chromecasts, Alexa, Echo, or Google Home.