Wireless
Back by Popular Demand
The DragonFly3 roll-out continues across campus, but some
people have had trouble configuring their computer to connect
to the new network.
To give people more time to transition to the faster and
more secure DragonFly3 network, we've brought back the
basic "dragonfly" network.
If you need DragonFly3 configuration assistance, please visit
the Korman Help Desk during normal hours.
There are Multiple Wireless Networks at Drexel
The Drexel campus was first made wireless in 2000 with a network called
DragonFly. Since then, the network has grown, increased available
bandwidth, and become more secure. The newest network is called DragonFly3. Many
Wi-Fi game consoles and cell phones cannot work with the security needed to
access DragonFly3. Those devices, and computers having trouble connecting to
dragonfly3, should connect to either dragonfly or dragonfly2 instead.
DragonFly3
DragonFly3, where available, is the preferred network for all users. It provides access to the
fastest and most secure wireless networking available. DragonFly3 uses your user-id and
password to grant access so there’s no need to register your wireless card like was needed
with the old DragonFly.
DragonFly3 uses the second generation of WiFi Protected Access (WPA2) to secure the network.
Linux, MacOS, and Windows all support WPA2. Please see the detailed instructions to
connect to DragonFly3.
If you are having trouble connecting to dragonfly3, you should connect to either
dragonfly or dragonfly2 instead.
DragonFly2 and DragonFly
Cell phones, game consoles, and handhelds may lack the latest security protocol needed
for DragonFly3. Those devices may continue to use DragonFly or the more secure DragonFly2.
Please see the detailed instructions to
connect to DragonFly and DragonFly2.
