UMass Dartmouth Wireless Network
- Minimum System Requirements
- Computing Policy
- VPN Setup and Your Notebook
- VPN Setup and Your Mobile Device
- Registering and Setting Up Your VPN Password
(For those who need VPN access for SIS or PeopleSoft, please see Registering and Setting Up Your VPN Password.)
All faculty, staff and students of UMass Dartmouth are invited to apply for a wireless network account. Users of the Wireless Network must own their own notebook and should meet the minimum system requirements outlined below.
Minimum Recommended System Requirements for Notebooks
|
Macintosh |
PC | |
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Processor |
Power Mac G3 |
Pentium III |
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Clock Rate |
500MHz |
800MHz |
| RAM | 128Mb | 256Mb |
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Operating System |
OS 10.2.8 |
Windows 2000 |
Most recent notebook computers come with a built-in wireless card. If you need to purchase a wireless card, they are available through online and local computer electronics resellers. Before purchasing, make sure the product you have selected is compatible with your computer and with the UMass Dartmouth Wireless network. The UMass Dartmouth network conforms to 802.11 b and 802.11 g wireless standards.
How Do I Set Up the Wireless Card, Wireless Software and VPN Software?
Users must also follow several procedures for making the wireless hardware and software work with the UMD Wireless Network. Each of the links below connects to various documents that provide detailed instructions. Please follow the order indicated below.
Computing Policy
Before you move on, please familiarize yourself with the Computing Policies of UMass Dartmouth. As a user of our network and computer systems you are responsible for complying with these policies.
VPN Setup and Your Notebook
To install and configure the VPN software for your Operating System, click the link below that corresponds to your notebook and check with the map of access areas to determine where the network is available.
- Macintosh
- Windows
- Linux (PDF)
- Campus Map for Wireless Access Areas (PDF)
VPN Setup and Your Mobile Device
To configure the VPN for your mobile device, click the link below for the directions that correspond to your device. Then check the map for access areas to determine where the network is available.
Select Your VPN Password
You will use your UMass Dartmouth username and password (UMassD Logon) to set up your VPN password.
When you click on the link below, you'll first enter your UMass Dartmouth username and click the "Continue to the Next Step" button. Then select "I wish to change or set my VPN/Wireless password" and click the button to continue to the next step. Complete the form by entering your current email password, followed by entering your chosen VPN password (which must be different from your email password) twice and then clicking the "Set my VPN Password" button.
