Launch of Wireless@NIE – The Next Generation

Today, NIE is proud to launch the next generation of campus-wide wireless network, affectionately known as WIRELESS@NIE.

The educational environment of today requires higher bandwidth and resiliency for delivery of media rich contents. The next generation of Wireless@NIE has the big bandwidth to deliver these rich contents seamlessly through use of latest wireless technology such as 802.11n. Besides, it promises better wireless coverage and density* to every corner of NIE Yunnan Garden Campus, so that everyone has better user experience and instant online access.

As we celebrate this launch, ACIS has organized some promotional activities such as Online Lucky Draw** and Wireless Technology Showcase for all NIE staff and student teachers. You may refer to the announcement in NIE’s portals for details on the Online Lucky Draw. As for the Wireless Technology Showcase, it is held at Library, Block 4 level 3, centre lift lobby area. It is available from 9 to 11 September 2009 (Wednesday to Friday), 1000 to 1600 hrs. Do visit us at the showcase!

* As compared to NIE’s first generation of wireless network.
** Only available to NIE’s registered staff and student teachers. NIE reserves the rights to add, revise and withdraw any components of the online lucky draw without prior notice to any participants or observers.NIE reserves the rights to determine and conclude the eligibility of the participants.

Shut Down of NIE Data Centre on 11-12 Jul 2009

To : All NIE Staff and Students

We would like to inform you that the Computer Services Centre (CSC) will be shutting down its data centre and server rooms from 11 Jul 2009 Sat 0800 hour to 12 Jul 2009 Sun 1200 hour for Administration Building (Block 1) Electrical Power Maintenance.

All computing and networking services will not be available.

The dates of the next preventive maintenance have been scheduled on 26 Sep 2009 Sat and 27 Feb 2010 Sat.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Network, Operations and System Support
Computer Services Centre
Academic Computing and Information Services
National Institute of Education

Please visit http://notice.acis.nie.edu.sg/ for all ACIS scheduled IT maintenance.

Closing down of Hotspots@NIE for upgrading

We would like to inform you that Hotspots@NIE will no longer be available from 1 July 2009 onwards as NIE is upgrading its infrastructure. Therefore, this free wireless service for guests and visitors of NIE will be closed until further notice. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Upgrading of campus wireless network - Wireless@NIE

To: NIE Staff & Students

We would like to inform you that Computer Services Centre has engaged NCS Ltd to upgrade NIE wireless network - Wireless@NIE. The new wireless network uses latest technology that promises better stability, seamless roaming, higher bandwidth and convenience for mobile device users. In addition, we are expanding the wireless coverage and density for better user experience within NIE campus.

The upgrading work will start from 15 June and it is estimated to complete by 15 August 2009. The work will be carried out in phases as follows:

First phase - Teaching areas (e.g. tutorial rooms, lecture theaters, labs, student hub)
Duration: 2 weeks

Second phase - Common indoor areas (e.g. corridors, meeting rooms, offices, etc)
Duration: 5 weeks

Last phase - Outdoor areas (e.g. car parks, sport facilities)
Duration: 2 weeks

Note: The stated duration for each phase serves as an estimation and the progress will vary according to site conditions and accessibility.

Users may experience intermittent wireless connection for the affected areas because he/she may be randomly associated between old and new wireless network, or the user may experience poor signal strength while the work is being carried out at nearby area.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and we strive to minimize disruption to our wireless users during this period.

Computer Services Centre
Academic Computing and Information Services

Intel PROset/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility

CSC recommends Intel PROset/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility for NIE campus wireless. You may download this free software from Intel Support. You can search for the specific model of your INTEL wireless adapter or built-in adapter (e.g. Notebooks using Intel Centrino chip). You can use the following steps to find out:

Step 1 - Open CONTROL PANEL and select SYSTEM
Step 2 - Choose HARDWARE tab and click on DEVICE MANAGER
Step 3 - Look under NETWORK ADAPTER and it will show the model (for example, Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN)

Note: Your notebook has to comply to the hardware specfications of Intel. Use of software is solely up to user's discretion. Users have to comply to Intel's terms and conditions on its usage.