Nomadic Computing Information

NC State provides a system of distributed internet access, called "Nomad". Nomad can be wired or wireless, and can be accessed from these locations in Nelson Hall:

Wired:
First Floor Common Area
Second Floor Common Area
The college's seven executive classrooms: at every student desk. (Students: Please check with your instructor to see if laptops are permitted in class.)

Wireless:
Throughout the building

Here is what's needed to access the Internet using the data outlets:
An ethernet cable, which can be purchased at the NCSU Bookstore, OR
An internal or external wireless (802.11 b/g) card.

A Unity i.d. and password.
The browser of your choice (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.).

After the above requirements are met:
Plug the laptop into the data outlet or turn on your wireless card.
Open your browser to any web page. You will be redirected to the Nomad login.

There is a 2-hour limit on the connection. If you need more time, you
may log in again.