Getting Connected

Getting Connected

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a network access control system used to manage ResNet; a shared campus resource. Cisco ISE manages student authentication to the campus network and enforces security policies.

Cisco ISE is also a critical component of managing copyright violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). For more information about the DMCA Procedures and Policy, please visit the Student Handbook.

It is the responsibility of each resident to use ResNet appropriately and in compliance with all university, city, county, state, and federal regulations.

Getting Started:
Each Residence Hall has the following wireless networks available:

ATU-ResNetHelp
On devices with web browsers, this network allows the user to access a help page with instructions on connecting to the wired and wireless networks.  This is a great starting place for users that are having issues getting their devices connected.  When connecting to this network, it should prompt or automatically redirect to the help page.  If it does not, you can open a web browser and go to connect.atu.edu, which should trigger the redirection.  This wireless network is intended only to provide access to the help page and does not provide further network or Internet access.

ATU-ResNet-5g and ATU-ResNet
These two networks are available to devices that support 802.1x security, including most modern mobile devices, laptops, tablets, and wireless desktops.  Instructions for connecting various operating systems can be found on the help page accessible from ATU-ResNetHelp.  ATU-ResNet-5g is a 5ghz-only network for devices that support 5ghz and are in range.  ATU-ResNet is a 2.4ghz-only network to support legacy devices that need the older 2.4ghz networks or are out of range of the 5ghz.

ATU-HomeDevices-5g and ATU-HomeDevices
These two networks are available to devices that do not support 802.1x, including most game consoles, TVs, home automation devices, etc.  Devices must be pre-registered and instructions on how to do so can be found on the help page accessible from ATU-ResNetHelp.  ATU-HomeDevices-5g is a 5ghz-only network for devices that support 5ghz and are in range.  ATU-HomeDevices is a 2.4ghz-only network to support legacy devices that need the older 2.4ghz networks or are out of range of the 5ghz.

For up-to-date instructions on how to get connected to the wired or wireless networks, please connect to ATU-ResNetHelp and click the prompt or let it auto-redirect to the help page.  If the prompt doesn't appear or the auto-redirection doesn't occur, try to open a web browser and navigate to connect.atu.edu.

Privacy and Cisco ISE:

  • Cisco ISE is used to identity operating systems for devices in order to meet the campus minimum network connectivity standards.
  • Cisco ISE is used to provide information about devices for the purpose of complying with the DMCA.
  • Cisco ISE does not log where users travel on the Internet.
  • Cisco ISE does not allow ResNet to read the contents of your computer.