Purdue AirLink, known as PAL, is the wireless network utilized on the University’s West Lafayette campus. It connects wireless-ready laptops, smartphones and other mobile devices to the Purdue network and, through the Purdue network, to the Internet. This is the recommend wireless service for students, faculty and staff.
SecureW2 is Purdue’s method of quickly and easily configuring devices to connect to our Wi-Fi network. While you still will use your Purdue career account to authenticate into campus Wi-Fi, SecureW2 allows you to configure your device prior to coming onto campus, so you’ll be ready to go the moment you arrive.
The SecureW2 landing page should automatically detect the correct installer for your device. However, you may override the detected Operating System by the drop-down box or try the “Non-specific OS” option if your device type is not listed.
Students, faculty and staff can connect to campus Wi-Fi by choosing the PAL 3.0 or EduRoam wireless network under the available Wi-Fi networks on their device and logging in with their Purdue username and password.
Guest Airlink accounts will be limited to those instances where guests require access to internal Purdue resources. Guests may use one of two free wireless networks on campus:
Information about both wireless services can be found on our About Airlink page.
Purdue staff members may request AirLink account(s) for distribution to Purdue guest(s) for legitimate purposes, such as those in need of access to Purdue resources while on campus. We are required to maintain accurate identity information for the guests who use AirLink accounts.
Guest account request forms can be found here:
In general, please allow two business days for processing. Accounts for multiple-guest requests will be ready in two business days, or next business day if submitted before noon. Accounts for individual-guest requests will be ready the next business day, or same day if submitted before noon.
Account(s) may be picked up in person from the Purdue IT Service Desk.
Contact the Purdue IT Service Desk for support.