Dragonfly Wireless

There are Multiple Wireless Networks at Drexel

The Drexel campus was first made wireless in 2000 with a network called DragonFly.  Since then, the network has grown, increased available bandwidth, and become more secure. The newest network is called DragonFly3. Many Wi-Fi game consoles and cell phones cannot work with the security needed to access DragonFly3. Those devices, and computers having trouble connecting to dragonfly3, should connect to either dragonfly or dragonfly2 instead.

DragonFly3

DragonFly3, where available, is the preferred network for all users. It provides access to the fastest and most secure wireless networking available. DragonFly3 uses your user-id and password to grant access so there’s no need to register your wireless card like was needed with the old DragonFly. DragonFly3 uses the second generation of WiFi Protected Access (WPA2) to secure the network. Linux, MacOS, and Windows all support WPA2. Please see the detailed instructions to connect to DragonFly3.

If you are having trouble connecting to dragonfly3, you should connect to either dragonfly or dragonfly2 instead.

DragonFly and DragonFly2

Cell phones, game consoles, and handhelds may lack the latest security protocol needed for DragonFly3. Those devices may continue to use DragonFly or the more secure DragonFly2. Please see the detailed instructions to connect to DragonFly and DragonFly2.