Use My Laptop

Please note:  In order to connect your laptop or wirelesss device to the  Internet, you must be a student, faculty or staff member at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Connecting to the campus wireless network

• 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.

Printing wirelessly to library printers

(You must be logged in to the University's wireless network - see above - in order to print wirelessly)

• Start at: www.lib.umd.edu/services/copying-and-printing/printing-from-your-laptop
• 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.

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!

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

eduroam

• What is eduroam? eduroam is a secure service that allows students to have access to wireless internet when visiting participating institutions by using their student ID and password from their home institution.
• Which USMAI and other local schools participate in eduroam? UMD, UMUC, UMB, UMBC, Towson, Morgan State, and Georgetown all participate in eduroam.
• For more information about eduroam at UMD, visit OIT's information page: http://www.it.umd.edu/nts/noc/wireless/eduroam.html

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.

Getting a wired connection

• 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)