Wi-Fi Security
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Update your personal devices to the secure VUIT Wi-Fi network
If you connect any of your personal devices to Vanderbilt’s Wi-Fi network while you are on campus, it is now time to re-onboard that device to the new network. Personal devices are noted as any device that is not managed by VUIT, such as your cell phone or tablet. Read MoreApr 5, 2024
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VUIT debuts new Wi-Fi upgrades for 2019-20
In addition to a new, streamlined onboarding process for connecting to vuNet, there are now three more ways to connect to Wi-Fi on the Vanderbilt University campus: vuGuest, eduroam and vuDevices. Read MoreAug 21, 2019
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Patch your Windows system to protect from Wi-Fi vulnerability; use wired connection for other operating systems
A vulnerability was identified Monday in all wireless internet connections. All VMDP-managed and DTS-managed Windows devices were patched this week and are no longer vulnerable to this attack. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Steps to protect yourself when using public Wi-Fi
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) campus has a secured vuNet Wi-Fi connection that requires a valid VuNetID and an ePassword to access. In addition to authentication, all traffic on the vuNet Wi-Fi network is encrypted. The Medical Center Wi-Fi network is very secure, but that is not the case for many public Wi-Fi access points. Read MoreOct 25, 2016