Kec Internet Authentication //top\\ -

The campus network infrastructure at Kongu Engineering College (KEC) is designed to provide high-speed internet across classrooms, laboratories, and hostels while maintaining stringent data security. The core of this system is the , a unified digital identity assigned to every registered individual. Network security operates on two primary levels:

: Access to digital academic resources and E-Resources is authenticated using the same Net-ID and password credentials. General Policies

Set the Network Name exactly to Kongu_Wifi (case-sensitive). Kec Internet Authentication

Speed limits are often capped per user (e.g., 10 Mbps or 20 Mbps) to prevent a single user from consuming the entire network's bandwidth via torrents or heavy 4K streaming.

Turn on your device's Wi-Fi and select the official KEC Wi-Fi SSID (network name). General Policies Set the Network Name exactly to

Define the following terms in one sentence each: a. RADIUS b. 802.1X c. Captive portal d. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) e. MAC authentication

Less common on low-end KEC APs, but supported on the USG series. This provides port-based authentication before IP assignment. Define the following terms in one sentence each: a

: If a user enters the wrong password too many times, the KEC system automatically locks the account for a set period. Admins can reset these passwords via a secure console to restore access while maintaining a strict chain of identity. The Identity Tale: The Smart Card Reader