CONNECTING A LAPTOP OR OTHER DEVICE TO THE SMITH WIRELESS NETWORK

Smith provides wireless access points in most locations across campus, including the Libraries, Science Center, Campus Center, and most other academic and administrative buildings. Wireless service is also available in most rooms in Smith residence houses. Our goal is to provide wireless access coverage wherever it is needed across campus.

STUDENTS: Please note that the ITS wireless network policy prohibits the use of personal access points on the Smith network, so you may not install a wireless access point in your room. Violations of this policy may result in loss of your network privileges.

Available Network Connections
Connection Requirements

How to Connect to the Smith Wireless Networks

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Available Network Connections

ITS provides three ways to connect to the Smith wireless network via the following three wireless network names (also called Service Set Identifiers or SSIDs):

SmithSecure	Secure (encrypted) password-protected connection Recommended for use by all Smith students, staff, and faculty
WiSmi	Open (unencrypted) password-protected connection Not recommended for normal use except while resolving connection problems with SmithSecure
SmithGuest	Limited access, open (unencrypted) connection available to guests of the Smith community for temporary use Offers limited bandwidth and access to no Smith resources except Smith's primary web servers Smith students, faculty, and staff should not use SmithGuest except for short term Internet access while resolving connection problems with SmithSecure

Important notes:

• Security: It is important to connect only to Smith network SSIDs. Otherwise, your computer, your information, and all your communications are vulnerable to possible exposure and exploitation.
  
  
• SmiFi: In a few locations on campus, you may still see the legacy SmiFi SSID name listed as an available network. If SmiFi is the only Smith network available or has the strongest signal, you may still connect to it. Note that like WiSmi, SmiFi is an unencrypted network connection.
  
  

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Connection Requirements

To connect to Smith's wireless network, you must have a computer or device capable of connecting to a standard (802.11 b/g/n) wireless network.

To connect to the SmithSecure or WiSmi networks, you will also need a valid username and password, as follows:

• Smith students, faculty, and staff: Use your Smith network username and password.
  
  
• Non-Smith users with an active Smith Moodle account: Use your Smith Moodle username and password.
  
  
• Five College users without an active Smith Moodle account: Use your home college email address and password to access Smith's wireless network, with the following exceptions:
  
  
  • UMass users: Use your UMass Net ID (username@umass.edu) and password.
    
    
  • Hampshire users: Use your real Hampshire email address, not an alias.

For complete access instructions, see How to Connect to the Wireless Network below.

Limited-access Smith network accounts may also be requested by Northampton High School students and auditors enrolled in a class at Smith, and by non-Smith faculty and staff involved in teaching or research at Smith.

• Northampton High School students and auditors: Bring a letter or other documentation that confirms your enrollment in a Smith course to the User Support Center in Stoddard 23. You may complete the non-Smith account application form in advance or at the USC.
  
  
• Non-Smith faculty and staff: Complete the non-Smith account application form, including the required sponsor signature, and bring it plus your college or university ID card to the User Support Center in Stoddard 23.
  

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How to Connect to the Wireless Network

When you connect any wireless device to the Smith wireless network, in most locations you will see the three wireless networks listed below.

Network	Connection Instructions
SmithSecure Reserved for users with a valid network account at one of the Five Colleges	To connect to SmithSecure, enter the password sophiasmith (one word, all lower case) on the initial connection screen. If prompted for an encryption method, choose WPA2 Personal. Open a browser window. If a Network Registration page appears: - Smith users: Enter your Smith network username and password. - UMass users: Enter your UMass Net ID and password. - Other 5 College users: Enter your college email address and password. - Read the Acceptable Network Usage policy. - Click the I Accept button. - Follow the instructions to complete the network registration process. If the Network Registration page does NOT appear and your device has never been registered on the Smith network, you will be unable to use your browser. To solve this problem, switch to the SmithGuest network and follow the instructions below, then return to SmithSecure and start over.
SmithGuest	On the login page, enter your preferred email address.
WiSmi	Same restrictions and procedures as SmithSecure

If you have trouble getting started, follow the steps below for your computer's operating system:

Windows XP

1. Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection icon in the lower right corner of your screen.
   
   
2. From the pop-up menu, select View Available Wireless Networks.
   
   
3. In the Wireless Network Connection window, choose your preferred network.
   
   Note: To change locations, you may need to check the checkbox beside "Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure."
   
   

Windows 7

1. Go to Start/ Control Panel / Network and Sharing Center.
   
   
2. Click on Connect to a network.
   
   
3. When a menu of available networks pops up from your tool tray, choose your preferred network.
   
   

Mac OS

1. Click on the AirPort icon in your menu bar.
   
   
2. Make sure AirPort is turned On.
   
   
3. If AirPort does not automatically connect to a network, choose your preferred network.
   
   

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