The wireless network is available to Columbia students, faculty, and staff and offers fast and reliable data connection speeds of up to 11Mbps. Coverage is currently limited to some key outdoor common areas and various classrooms and lounge areas. Coverage will improve as the wireless network is expanded to accomodate the entire campus. The new wireless network offers all the computing services that the wired network does. Once you are equipped with a special PC card for your portable computer the network will be completely accessible without the restraints of a network cable and jack.
Wireless users can roam throughout the coverage zones and remain connected to the network.
Network computing is no longer restricted to the dorm room or office.