This article explains the different wireless networks across the NKU campus, the requirements to join each wireless network, as well as the access of each wireless network.
In this Article
A video tutorial and answers to common questions can be found on the Wireless Network FAQs page.
Norse_Net is the recommended wireless network for all NKU Faculty, Staff, and Students.
Requirements
The Norse_Net wireless network requires an active NKU account. When connecting to the Norse_Net wireless network, you will need to enter your NKU credentials to access the wireless network. If asked for a domain, enter "hh.nku.edu".
Access
The Norse_Net wireless network grants access to all NKU internal services such as shared drives (J: and K: drives).
How to Connect
- Open the Wi-Fi settings on your device (a NKU-issued Dell laptop is shown here), and click "NORSE_NET".
![A screenshot showing NKU's wi-fi networks, with NORSE_NET selected.](https://servicedesk.nku.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=a0b999be-df84-48b8-b8b3-59edf4ec7292.png)
- You will see a message asking if you wish to continue connecting. Click "Connect".
![A screenshot showing NKU's wi-fi networks, with NORSE_NET selected, and a message prompting the user if they wish to continue connecting.](https://servicedesk.nku.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=844fe0de-2aaf-47e4-9dbc-00f5a8242fb8.png)
- Enter your NKU username and password.
![A screenshot showing a prompt to enter login credentials for NKU's wireless network, NORSE_NET.](https://servicedesk.nku.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=21280c65-78b4-4caf-add2-6be07df7d45b.png)
- You will then be connected to NORSE_NET.
![A screenshot showing that a user is connect to NKU's wireless network, NORSE_NET.](https://servicedesk.nku.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=25d9b35a-4efe-4197-ad8e-0b991077d6dd.png)
Additional Steps for iPhone and iPad
- Open the "Settings" app, then tap "Wi-Fi". Tap the information icon for NORSE_NET. Turn off "Private Address".
![An iPad screenshot showing the settings for NKU's wireless network, NORSE_NET.](https://servicedesk.nku.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=02090c80-f36c-4672-af21-c67190c9a36e.jpg)
- Tap "NORSE_NET" and log in with your NKU username and password.
![](https://servicedesk.nku.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=9c546ab7-9b9e-4995-8ac5-968a9d683c42.jpg)
- If you have not connected to the network before, you will see a NKU's certificate page. Tap "Trust".
![](https://servicedesk.nku.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=edbe05d3-92e2-4cf8-a1e8-db6bb6137f9c.jpg)
- Your device will then connect to the network.
![](https://servicedesk.nku.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=2d14d414-c90f-437b-ab1d-14ae4dcc7099.jpg)
Norse_Guest is the recommended wireless network for any NKU guests, such as parents, friends of students, or vendors. NKU students can also use Norse_Guest if they cannot connect their device to the Norse_Net wireless network.
Access
Guest accounts will only have access to the Internet. The Norse_Guest wireless network grants NKU Faculty, Staff, and Students limited access to NKU internal services such as shared drives (J: and K: drives).
How to Connect
Open the Wi-Fi settings on your device.
Note: If you are connecting an iPhone or iPad, first tap the information icon for NORSE_GUEST. Turn off "Private Address".
![](https://servicedesk.nku.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=3ca33a33-30e4-4281-aeca-3b3fd0e9cfb1.jpg)
- In the Wi-Fi settings on your device (an iPhone is shown here), and select "NORSE_GUEST".
![An iPhone screenshot showing NKU's wi-fi networks.](https://servicedesk.nku.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=72c7a6f1-85f6-4a7e-98ec-723ee47ab60e.png)