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Welcome to Air Rowdy

Welcome to the UTSA Wireless Network


Instructions for enabling SSL 3.0 and SSL 2.0 in common web browsers

UTSA Air Rowdy Wireless service supports SSL 3.0 and SSL 2.0 connections. Below you will find instructions on how to enable SSL 3.0 and SSL 2.0 in Internet Explorer, Opera, mozilla, and Firefox.

To enable SSL 3.0/SSL 2.0 in Internet Explorer 5.5 and above

  1. In Internet Explorer, go to Tools -> Internet Options.
  2. Click on the Advanced tab and scroll to the bottom of the screen.
  3. Place a checkmark in the box next to:
    • Use SSL 3.0

    • Use SSL 2.0

  4. Click Apply.
  5. Click OK.

To enable SSL 3.0/SSL 2.0 in Opera 8.x and above

  1. From Tools select Preferences
  2. Select the Advanced tab
  3. From the left hand side menu select Security, and click on 'Security Protocols'
  4. Ensure 'Enable SSL 2' and 'Enable SSL 3' are ticked
  5. Click OK
  6. Click OK again

To enable SSL 3.0/SSL 2.0 in Firefox 1.0.x and above

  1. From Tools select Options
  2. Select the Advanced icon
  3. For each of the options under Encryption ensure 'Use SSL 2.0' and 'Use SSL 3.0' are ticked
  4. Click OK

To enable SSL 3.0/SSL 2.0 in Mozilla 1.7.x and above

  1. From Edit select Preferences
  2. From the left hand side menu click on + to open Privacy and Security
  3. Under SSL, ensure 'Enable SSL version 2' and 'Enable SSL version 3' are ticked
  4. Click OK
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Important Notice

  • Mac users should not experience any difficulties when connecting; if using one of the previously mentioned browsers in a Mac environment instructions are the same.

Air Rowdy News

  • UTSA Air Rowdy Wireless service now supports both SSL2 and SSL3 encryption standards.
  • Internet Explorer 7 is now supported on UTSA Air Rowdy Wireless Service.  Most other browsers including Firefox, Opera, Safari and Camino are also supported.
  • Compaq Ipaq must, at a minimum, be running software Pocket PC 4.20.1081 Build 13100 in order to connect to AirRowdy.
  • Read all about the UTSA wireless network.

Usage Policy

Use of the campus wireless network is governed by the UTSA computer usage policy. By connecting to this network you agree to abide by university policies regarding appropriate computer usage. complete policy text online

 

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