Wireless network access at Victoria University will allow you to connect to the University's network from wireless hotspots within the University using a laptop. The service is available to all staff and students of Victoria University.

VicUni is an upgrade to the Victoria University's legacy (VU) wireless network. It uses encryption to safeguard data transferred across the wireless network, and authentication to ensure only people with a valid Victoria University username and password can access the wireless network. Once your machine is configured to use it you effectively have network connectivity wherever you see a wireless zone.

VicUni does not require a VPN connection. Authentication occurs immediately once a connection is made to the wireless network, allowing you to use Victoria University's network resources (e.g. connecting to server storage areas such as your home directory or shared work areas, or access to the Internet) without additional steps.

For further information about the network, visit the ITS Wireless page (Available on Campus Only).

• City Flinders
• City King
• Footscray Nicholson
• Footscray Park
• Melton

• St Albans
• Sunbury
• Sunshine
• Werribee

Newport Campus Library does not yet offer access to the VicUni wireless network. Wireless connectivity is available via the VU network using VPN software. Use the links provided under the 'Tools for Newport Campus Users' heading in the left menu to assist you in setting up wireless access on your laptop.

Click to view a Coverage Map for Newport.

The VicUni wireless network requires no special software (for example, VPN) for you to connect. All you need to do is:

1. Have a computer that has:
   • an appropriate wireless card installed and enabled
   • been correctly configured to connect to a wireless network
2. A valid Active Directory login and password.
   • Students: this is created once you are fully enrolled
   • Staff: if you do not already have access (i.e. you are a new staff member), you should complete an Application for Network & E-mail Access form and forward it to IT Services
3. Complete the appropriate set-up procedure for your laptop (see next section)

You will only ever need to set up and log into VicUni once! After the initial set-up, whenever you switch your laptop on in a wireless coverage area you will be automatically connected to the VicUni network and can start using the Internet immediately.

Set-up documentation is available for your Operating System:

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Macintosh OS X Tiger
• Macintosh OS X Leopard

Once your laptop is configured to use the VicUni network, you effectively have network connectivity wherever you see a wireless zone.

Victoria University is aware of the security risks and we have adopted an integrated protection approach. The department of Information Technology Services (ITS) is responsible for setting out and maintaining strict standards for the use of wireless devices.

These guidelines outline the responsibilities of staff and students using wireless network access. The focus is on safeguarding wireless communications to ensure confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and availability of data.

These guidelines will be reviewed periodically to reflect the changing need for wireless security.

• Use of the VicUni wireless network is subject to the general restrictions of Victoria University for using campus computers and networks.

• Only authenticated users, verified as current staff and students are permitted to access Victoria University’s wireless network.

• All data transmitted across the VicUni wireless network must be encrypted. Victoria University will distribute suitable software for authentication and encryption.

• Broadcast frequencies used by the wireless network may be monitored on Victoria University property. 

• Devices that interfere with the wireless network may be subject to restriction or removal.

• VicUni wireless users shall report to ITS change, lost or stolen wireless devices that are designated for use on the wireless network.
  

• VicUni wireless network users shall not to have access to classified networks.