Wireless

To connect to USM’s Wireless Network you will need to know two things:

USM's SSID is "Tempest".

An SSID is a unique name that identifies a wireless network. The configuration software for your wireless network card may ask you for this or, when you are in a building covered by USM's Wireless Network, present you with a message that a wireless network named tempest is available. This is USM's Wireless Network.

USM's wireless network is not secure.

Since USM's Wireless Network is not secure, you will need to be sure that WEP encryption is disabled in order to connect. How this is done will vary depending on the program you are using to configure your wireless connection.

Hardware Requirements:

USM's SSID is "Tempest".

USM's Wireless Network is an 802.11G network (or what is commonly known as WiFi), network. This is the industry standard for wireless local area networks. In order to use this network you need to have a computer or PDA that is equipped with a wireless network card that is compliant with the 802.11 standards. If you are purchasing a new card buy an 802.11G card, not an 802.11B card, and do NOT buy USB wireless network cards. We have found that many USB wireless network cards have difficulty connecting to enterprise wireless networks like ours. Wireless network cards can be purchased from any computer retailer, including the University's Logic Shop located in Luther Bonney Hall. Follow the manufacturer’s instruction for the installation of the wireless network card hardware.

If you're still having trouble...

call Resnet at 5650, or 5699 during our regularly scheduled hours. For further information or problems with this page, contact: resnet@usm.maine.edu.