Information regarding Wireless Access

In order to use UCSD Wireless you will need a computing device (e.g., laptop, PDA) with a wireless adapter card that supports the IEEE 802.11b standard. Many new computers, especially MACs have wireless (called Airport) built in OR you can purchase adapter cards at the UCSD Bookstore, computer stores, or Web sites.

Rules of Conduct: 

• Each person is responsible for setting up his/her own computer -- Debbie cannot provide technical support for personal computers (she can only apply on your behalf for an wireless IP address). 
  
• The department is NOT responsible for theft of personal computers (or any equipment for that matter). If you bring your computer on campus you are solely responsible for it. There are inexpensive, effective laptop security cables at the bookstore or local computer stores that you can buy.
  
• Read the ACS Acceptable Practices web site at: http://acs.ucsd.edu/lib/aup.shtml
  
• Familiarize yourself with Network Security at http://www-no.ucsd.edu/security/. You are required to keep your computer "fully patched" with the latest operating system updates, have a host-based firewall and have up-to-date virus software installed.   If your computer is compromised, Network Operations will block your internet access, and you will not be able to reapply for access again until you have cleaned your machine.
• In addition, there are wireless policies at: http://blink.ucsd.edu/Blink/External/Topics/Policy/0,1162,1768,00.html and a wireless FAQ at http://www-no.ucsd.edu/wireless/faq/index.html#register.

If you are only on campus for short period of time and do not have a UCSD network account, you can ask for an Occasional Use Wireless Account. There are two locations on campus where you can pickup a username and password:

• Combined ACS/ ACT Help Desk, AP&M 1313 (map), 8 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., weekdays
• Art of Espresso coffee cart on the south side of Mandeville Auditorium (map), days and hours of operation vary

Or you can call the ACS Help Desk at (858) 534-1853.

A temporary password is good until the end of the month (so, whether you get a temporary account on the 1st of  the month or the 29th, it's only good until the end of that month).

If you are on campus for a longer period of time and want to use the wireless network you should signup for a UCSD Network account and register your computer: There are two ways:

Option #1 -- On your own:

If you already have a UCSD network account you can sign up for a Wireless account online at:
http://www-no.ucsd.edu/ono-cgi-bin/etherform/wirelessform.pl

If you know you have a UCSD network account but forgot/need to reset your network username and password:

• Students: log on to a Unix shell and run the gpasswd command; connect to the Global Password Change Request Web site or visit the Accounts Services office (AP&M Building 1313, Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM).
• Faculty & Staff: Send a message from your @ucsd.edu account to userserv@ucsd.edu; or visit the Accounts Services office (AP&M Building 1313, Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM). .

Option #2 -- have Debbie help you:

If you are not sure if you have a UCSD network account, or need help please send email to dmorrow@ucsd.edu with the following information:

• Name
• UCSD Affiliation (visitor, graduate student, etc).
• Employee ID number, Student ID number or Passport Number
• Email Address
• Computer type (MAC or PC)
• Operating System (i.e. Windows 95, MAC X, etc.)
• Ethernet Address (sometimes called a MAC address - very important!). This is a 12-digit hex address that is associated with your wireless card. It is often broken up into 2 character segments with dashes in between (ie. 00-11-22-AA-BB-CC). To find your network address:
  • Windows 95/98/2000/XP: To find the MAC address, click the Start button and then click Run. Type cmd in the Run box and in the new window, type ipconfig /all. Look for the IP configuration for your wireless Adapter (you will probably have more than one adapter, i.e. ethernet, wireless, etc.). Look for the Physical Address information.
  • Macintosh X: To find the MAC address, open the Apple menu (blue apple icon at top left corner of screen), select System Preferences, and click the Network icon. Open the Show drop-down menu and select Apple Airport. Look for the 12 digit Airport ID found under the Airport tab.

After you have emailed your request to Debbie she will fill out the necessary form and send it to Network Operations to request a Wireless IP address on your behalf. Wireless accounts are usually assigned within 48 hours (not including weekends).

Documentation on how to setup your computer can be found here: http://www-no.ucsd.edu/wireless/access-server.html

That's it!