University unveils global Wi-Fi access for students

Hallie Lauer | Features Editor 11/01/18 At one point or another, we have all been there. We find something funny online and when we try to show our friends, we are met with that spinning circle while our phones search for internet to connect to. Well, with your Multipass login, problem solved. Duquesne has recently announced that it is now participating in Eduroam — a … Continue reading University unveils global Wi-Fi access for students

Heavy rains cause DU Towers to lose Wi-Fi connection

Gabriella DiPietro | News Editor 09/13/2018 The world of education has drastically changed since the introduction of the Internet, especially on the college level. But when the Wi-Fi is down, how can college students survive? A number of Duquesne University students were faced with this dilemma after access to the university’s Wi-Fi network, DuqNet, became unavailable in Duquesne Towers Living Learning Center for students living … Continue reading Heavy rains cause DU Towers to lose Wi-Fi connection

DuqNet undergoing major renovations

By Carolyn Conte | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne’s wireless internet service is undergoing major renovations that will be complete within a year, according to Chuck Bartel, assistant vice president and chief information officer for Duquesne’s computing and technology services. Duqnet has recently come under fire on campus after a network shutdown over Labor Day weekend. “Last weekend, when it went down, I had to submit … Continue reading DuqNet undergoing major renovations

DU officials confident in wireless network

By Max Blechman | The Duquesne Duke Amid complaints of Wi-Fi problems on campus, Duquesne officials are taking steps to try to increase the speed and reliability of the wireless network, which has a complicated history at the University. Implementation of campus-wide wireless access was completed in 2013. Prior, the goal for Internet connections was a “port per pillow” policy, or providing enough wired access … Continue reading DU officials confident in wireless network