Setup Instructions

There are only three steps involved in connecting to the Smith wireless network: Installation, Configuration, Authentication

Installation

To connect to the Smith Wireless Network you will need a laptop and a wireless card. No specific laptop manufacturer is required however discounted systems are offered to University members through OIT Purchasing. Many laptops come with an internal wireless card already installed, if not you will have to buy an external one. The only wireless card requirement is that it meets the 802.11b standard. You will then need to install your wireless card following the card manufacturer's instructions exactly.

Configuration

During the card installation process, you will be prompted for the SSID or Network Name. This field should be set to umd in lowercase. This information must be configured properly in order to connect to the Smith wireless network.

Authentication

With your wireless card installed and configured simply open a web browser and you should see the new authentication page. From here simply log in using your Directory ID information. If you are unsure as to what your Directory information is, you may look it up at http://www.ldap.umd.edu. You will need your SID/UMID and PIN. Here are some details and screen shots of the new authentication system.