How do I connect my laptop to the wireless network?

 

Wireless access is available throughout the library. To use this service you must first connect to the network, then register your laptop with Computer Services.

The following instructions show how to connect a laptop PC running Windows XP. For other computers and operating systems, consult Computer Services. To connect to the UM wireless network follow these steps.

1) Click on the Wireless Network Connection icon in the system tray

 

2) Choose the button that reads View Wireless Networks

 

3) Choose the link on the left-hand side that reads Change advanced settings

 

4) Choose the tab that reads Wireless Networks

 

5) If you do not see UMNET in the Preferred networks list, choose Add… If the UMNET network is already listed, click on Properties

 

6) Edit your UMNET properties as seen in the graphic below. The network name or SSID is UMNET. The Network Authentication should be Open and the Data encryption should be Disabled. Click OK. Your computer should now recognize the network.

 

You will now register your computer with Computer Services. After accessing the network the only web site you will be able to access is the University's Network Registration site (NETREG).  

 

To register your computer:

• Open the Internet Explorer browser. The UM Network Registration site will automatically load.  If it doesn't, call the Help Desk at (205) 665-6520
• Read Code for Computer Resource Use
•  Login to the registration page using your ForUM username and password. Complete the registration form, following the onscreen instructions.
• Turn off your computer and wait five (5) minutes for the registration to complete
• You should now be able to access the Internet

 

Common questions about NETREG:

• The NETREG page doesn't automatically display. What do I do?
  Manually enter http://netreg.montevallo.edu into your browser's navigation pane.  If that doesn't work, contact the Computer Services Help Desk at (205) 665-6520
• I don't know my ForUM username and password.  How do I get this info?
  Come to the Computer Services Help Desk in Morgan Hall room 109.  Be sure to bring your student ID.  Please note that the Help Desk cannot give out account information over the phone.
• If I change buildings, will I have to register my computer again?
  You will probably need to re-register your laptop when moving to a new building where you have not used it before.

NOTE:  All students accessing the UM network are expected to abide by the Computing Resources Acceptable Use Policy.                                      

Revised August 2008