Library & Campus Study Spaces, Session 1, 2013

The Library is now a Quiet Study Space to allow students to prepare for Session 1 exams.  If students need a place to talk in groups, they must use the Level 1 Group Study area near the Presentation Practice Pods.

There are a variety of study spaces on campus. This information may be useful for clients who find it difficult to locate a space in the Library, or who wish to study in a different environment:

• E7B indoor courtyard
• C10A Atrium
• E6A foyer area
• W6A
• E8A
• C5C outdoor courtyards
• C5C computer rooms
• Y3A common areas

These areas have power outlets and Wifi access.


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Guest wireless login

There is no guest login service available through the wireless for library clients with their own laptops. There only guest login options available are the three Guest Login PCs located on Level 2. Refer to the Guest Login procedures for conditions.

If a library client mentions a connection with a particular faculty, please refer them back to that faculty, which may be able to arrange access if the client is a guest lecturer, visiting fellow etc.

For a member of the general community, there is no access to the university wireless network.

Eduroam and students from other Universities

Students from other Universities can use Eduroam to link into our wireless network. To do so they will need to:
Enter their Eduroam username and Eduroam password.

The student should know this information.

For any issues with connecting or usernames and passwords, please ask the student to see IT Help in C5C 244 or call on x4357

For more information about Eduroam, visit the following link: https://wiki.mq.edu.au/display/onenet/Eduroam

SIBT students wireless access

1) SIBT students can get access to the wireless network
2) They get access to the network and catalogue only, not to Library Databases.
3) They access the wireless through MacquarieOneNet (not Macquarie Public or any other)

4) Their usernames and passwords are supplied by SIBT- students must go to SIBT office in order to get these passwords. Student IT help cannot assist with this.
5) Any IT related issues for SIBT students should ordinarily be sent to SIBT for assistance, rather than Student IT help.

Wireless Information

The Macquarie University OneNet WiFi was launched in February 2010, offering the fastest speeds available, expanded coverage, and simpler, always-on connection. Upgrades since have improved coverage and speed.

There are two fast-available wifi networks available on-campus:Macquarie OneNet and Macquarie Public.

Macquarie OneNet
Macquarie OneNet is the easiest, most convenient every-day way for Macquarie University students and staff to connect wirelessly to our campus network and the internet. Wireless equivalence means access to the same apps and websites as when connecting from a wired location. Use your OneID login to connect. Any time your phone or computer or other wifi device is within range after being set up it will connect and authenticate automatically. The results are secure always-on connections without expiry and the ability to avoid costly 3G data access whenever you're in a coverage area.

Macquarie Public
Macquarie Public offers campus visitors access to basic Macquarie University web sites without the need to establish an account. Temporary casual access to the internet and secure intranet sites for students and staff is also possible by accessing a web page and identifying yourself with your Macquarie student or staff ID and password on each visit.

How fast?
OneNet WiFi uses 802.11n base stations that can operate at up to 300Mb/s under optimal conditions. Actual speeds will vary according to location, signal strength, and the number of people connected in your area.

Want to know more?
Further information and connection instructions can be found online at the IT Services web site.

This message was sent by Peter Shiells , Project Manager (Informatics) and approved by Peter Dodd, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer.

Wireless Network on the Campus

The wireless network across campus allows 16 000 concurrent users to log in. The previous usage (post-2011) sat at 6000.

This will allow for an increase of users and devices to gain access to the network while on campus.

Details of how to connect to the wireless network can be found at: https://wiki.mq.edu.au/display/onenet/OneNet+Wifi

Ipads, iphones, android based mobile phones, windows and Apple based laptops/netbooks are all generally capable of connecting to the network. Refer any problem with a particular device to the IT of the staff member's faculty, or to Student IT help.

Wireless Connection Information

For current information about the university wireless systems:

1. Who can use Macquarie OneNet and MacquariePublic: https://wiki.mq.edu.au/display/onenet/OneNet+Wifi/


2. How to connect using various devices and operating systems: https://wiki.mq.edu.au/display/onenet/Setup+OneNet+Wifi


3. For help using OneNet, Password problems or connection problems, see Student IT Help: http://www.sith.mq.edu.au/