Last revised: August 23, 2010

Laptops and the Libraries

Connecting to the campus wireless network

• REQUIREMENT::
  In order to connect your laptop to the Internet, you must be a student, faculty or staff member at the University of Maryland.

• LOGIN TO THE CAMPUS NETWORK:
  Guide to connect to the University�s wireless network: www.oit.umd.edu/nts/noc/wireless/connect.html

  • Login using your University Directory ID and password (required).

  • 'umd-secure' is the recommended and safest wireless connection for students, faculty & staff.

  • Windows and Vista operating systems directions available.

  • Leopard and Tiger operating system directions available.

  • iPhone and iTouch directions available.

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Printing Wirelessly to to Library Printers

• Requirement:
  In order to connect your laptop to the Internet, you must be a student, faculty or staff member at the University of Maryland.

  DIRECTIONS:
  Once you have logged-in to the University�s wireless network (see section above) follow the directions at:

  • Start at: www.lib.umd.edu/PUBSERV/printing/

  • Operating System: choose the appropriate one for your laptop, either Windows or MAC.

  • Print from your laptop to any library printer, from anywhere on the campus network (e.g.,. department, dorm room, etc).

  • Don�t delay. You must pick up your print job in a library within 2 hours of sending it or your request will be dropped (deleted) from the print server.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• GO TO::
  Learn the answers to your questions: www.oit.umd.edu/nts/noc/wireless/FAQ.html
  • Does my dorm room have wireless coverage?
  • How do I set up a wireless router?
  • Will my iPhone work on the wireless network?
  • Can I give wireless access to my visiting friends & family?
  • ...and more!

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Guest Access

• Library staff do not sponsor Guest Wireless Accounts. Please use the public computers available in all campus Libraries.

• Other University faculty and staff may provide this access if they agree to do so: www.oit.umd.edu/nts/noc/wireless/guestaccess.html

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Security and Your Laptop

• It only takes a minute for a thief to strike!

• Avoid being a crime statistic. Do not leave your laptop unattended.

• All campus buildings are public spaces, even the Libraries, so be vigilant about guarding the safety of your personal belongings.

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GETTING A WIRED CONNECTION

• REQUIREMENT:
  In order to connect your laptop to the Internet, you must be a student, faculty or staff member at the University of Maryland.

• CONNECT TO THE NETWORK:
  Students, faculty and staff may get directions at: register.net.umd.edu
  Commuter students may get directions at: register.net.umd.edu/Commuter/index.html.

• Need help with your wireless or wired connection?

  • Students: Call 301-405-1400, the Help Desk at the Office of Information Technology (OIT)

  • Faculty and Staff: Call 301-405-1500, the Help Desk at the Office of Information Technology (OIT)

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