The project to replace CSU’s network authentication software and rebrand the campus wireless networks was completed in Fall 2022.
What changed?
- New wireless authentication software (ClearPass) was implemented across campus
- The csu-eid wireless network was replaced by csu-net
- The csu-guest wireless network was replaced by csu-visitor
- An Internet of Things (IoT) network has been added to csu-visitor for IT professionals
- There were no changes to the eduroam network
Why are we doing this?
CSU’s previous network authentication platform was out-of-date and difficult to support. This critical component of the campus wireless network needed to be replaced.
The network names were updated to better reflect what they represent:
- csu-net provides access to CSU’s campus network for students, faculty, and staff
- csu-visitor provides a more limited network for those outside of CSU’s community
Internet of Things (IoT)
The IoT network is now available. Find details and instructions for registering and managing devices at IT: Internet of Things.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will wireless authentication in labs using pre-shared key (PSK) networks be changing?
Yes, eventually. The Division of IT will work with individual departments/colleges to transition their devices from old pre-shared key (PSK) networks to the new IoT network. This process is not bound to any other deadlines for this project and likely will take several months to work through. We will NOT disable any existing PSK networks until we have transitioned all lab devices to the new IoT network.
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Will access to csu-visitor be time limited?
Yes.
During the summer session, the csu-visitor network will prompt reauthentication after one week so that conferences will not be interrupted.
During the spring and fall semesters, the visitor network will prompt reauthentication every 24 hours.