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This fall, the UO's wireless network is being upgraded to expand coverage and improve security. This upgrade is still underway and is not expected to be completed until winter term, but you can immediately take advantage of the expanded coverage if your laptop and software are compatible with our system.
Software requirements. To use your laptop to connect to the Internet on campus, you'll need to install the new AS 2000 Client (ASC), which authenticates your user ID and safeguards your privacy. Under the new system, you'll be required to provide your email account username and password to connect to the wireless network, much as you do when dialing in with a modem. (ASC for both Windows and Macintosh is available free for download from http://micro.uoregon.edu/wireless ).
Laptop requirements. You'll need a Windows or Macintosh laptop. Other platforms are currently not supported, but may be in the coming months.
Wireless card requirements. The following cards should work:
Current wireless coverage areas include:
Checking out cards. With a $20 refundable deposit, you can check out a WaveLAN wireless ethernet card from the Computing Center Documents Room (175 Grayson). The cards may be checked out for two weeks and may be renewed twice. Call 346-4406 for information.
For complete, up-to-date information about the UO's wireless network, see http://micro.uoregon.edu/wireless The information on this site will be continually updated as wireless upgrades unfold.
If you need further assistance, call 346-4412, or visit the Microcomputer Services office in 151 Grayson Hall weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm.