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Since the fall of 2008, there have been two wireless networks on campus. One network, called '''VT-Wireless''', encrypts all traffic and is secured with EAP-TLS or PEAP-MSCHAPv2. The other network, [[VT_WLAN]], is an unencrypted, captive portal wireless network. While connections to VT-Wireless are secure by default, and require no user authentication once set up, the EAP-TLS setup has a number of steps. In contrast, setup for VT_WLAN network is negligible, but you will be required to manually authenticate each time you connect (although this can be scripted), and your traffic will be readable to everyone.
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The '''Linux and Unix Users Group at Virginia Tech''' ('''VTLUUG''' or "the LUUG") is a special interest [[registered student organization]] dedicated to improving the computing skills of its members and supporting Linux and Unix use amongst the broader community.
  
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== Select a connection method ==
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=Events=
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==InstallFests==
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[[w:Linux_User_Group#Installfests|InstallFests]] have been the main event of the VTLUUG for many years. Generally, one a semester is hosted. Turnout in 2009 averaged around 15 participants. The only necessary preparation for attendees is to back their data up and bring their computer and power cord. Volunteers generally bring power strips, external CD drives for netbooks, and sometimes other equipment such as monitors.
  
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==Introductory Linux Courses==
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The LUUG has held introductory Linux courses off and on. Generally there are two distinct approaches, sometimes held on different days, one focusing on the ease of graphical user interfaces and the other concentrating on the power of the *nix commandline.
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! Network
 
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! Authentication
 
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! Encrypted
 
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! Setup
 
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! Support
 
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| VT-Wireless
 
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| Strong ([[EAP-TLS]])
 
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| Involved
 
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| Many devices (Laptops and [[Android]] devices)
 
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| VT-Wireless
 
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| None to Medium ([[PEAP-MSCHAPv2]])
 
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| Most devices
 
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| [[VT_WLAN]]
 
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| Weak ([[w:Captive portal|Captive portal]])
 
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The best option is [[EAP-TLS]], which provides strong, two-way authentication to ensure that neither you or the authentication server can be impersonated. Unfortunately, setting up EAP-TLS can be somewhat involved because it requires a certificate to be installed on the device.
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==Open Street Map==
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In November of 2009, the LUUG co-hosted with [[FC@VT]] an [[Open Street Map]] mapping day for the first time. Prizes were donated by Qualcomm and O'Reilly and the event was made possible in part by the advice and support of [[Peter Sforza]] from the [[Center for Geospatial Information Technology]]. Around 15 people showed up. Footpaths on campus, businesses in the [[University Mall]] and roads and parking lots around [[The Village]] and [[Terrace View]] were added to the map.
  
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[[VT_WLAN]] is an unsecured captive portal wireless network. It requires no set up at all, but you must log in with your PID and password every time you connect. Since it is not secure, it is simple for any and all unencrypted traffic on the network to be sniffed by anyone within range and is also vulnerable to deauthentication attacks. Its use is discouraged in most cases.
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=Infrastructure=
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The VTLUUG maintains [[VTLUUG Wiki|this wiki]] and a [[VTLUUG:Mailing list|mailing list]]. Previous infrastructure included a forum and blog.
  
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[[Category:Engineering]]
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==Network Information Sources==
 
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* [http://www.cns.vt.edu/html/wireless/wlan/index.html Communications Network Services: Wireless LAN]
 
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* [http://computing.vt.edu/internet_and_web/internet_access/ipaddresses.html Virginia Tech IP Addresses]
 
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[[Category:Howtos]]
 
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[[Category:Campus computing resources]]
 
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[[Category:Round 2 migration]]
 

Revision as of 00:09, 24 January 2010

The Linux and Unix Users Group at Virginia Tech (VTLUUG or "the LUUG") is a special interest registered student organization dedicated to improving the computing skills of its members and supporting Linux and Unix use amongst the broader community.

Events

InstallFests

InstallFests have been the main event of the VTLUUG for many years. Generally, one a semester is hosted. Turnout in 2009 averaged around 15 participants. The only necessary preparation for attendees is to back their data up and bring their computer and power cord. Volunteers generally bring power strips, external CD drives for netbooks, and sometimes other equipment such as monitors.

Introductory Linux Courses

The LUUG has held introductory Linux courses off and on. Generally there are two distinct approaches, sometimes held on different days, one focusing on the ease of graphical user interfaces and the other concentrating on the power of the *nix commandline.

Open Street Map

In November of 2009, the LUUG co-hosted with FC@VT an Open Street Map mapping day for the first time. Prizes were donated by Qualcomm and O'Reilly and the event was made possible in part by the advice and support of Peter Sforza from the Center for Geospatial Information Technology. Around 15 people showed up. Footpaths on campus, businesses in the University Mall and roads and parking lots around The Village and Terrace View were added to the map.

Infrastructure

The VTLUUG maintains this wiki and a mailing list. Previous infrastructure included a forum and blog.

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