University of Michigan - Flint

As a current UM-Flint student or employee, you are able to access to the UM-Flint Wireless Network using your laptop computer.  Currently, students' hand-held computers (PDA, Palm, Pocket PC, etc.) are not supported for wireless network access.  Faculty and staff may reserve a mobile laptop cart which contains 24 wireless laptop computers for students to use in class.  When you are connected to the wireless network you are able to access the following services:

• Internet
• Email
• Progdata
• Your H Drive (FTP)
• Pharos Uniprint Printing System 

To configure your connection, please consult the appropriate Quicknote (see links below).

In order for your laptop computer to access the UM-Flint wireless network, you may need to install and configure a IEEE 802.11b/g compatible Wireless Card, and then register the card's MAC address (select the "Register Your Laptop" link from the right for details). 

For further assistance on how to set up your computer to access the wireless network, please select the appropriate link from the right for your operating system.

Most wireless cards that are 802.11b compatible can be used with the UMF wireless network.  Visit your local computer store to purchase a wireless card.

• Quicknote #55 - Configuring Windows 98/Me to Access the Wireless Network
• Quicknote #65 - Configuring Windows XP to Access the Wireless Network
• Quicknote #16 - Accessing Printing Services over the Wireless Network

Please contact the HelpDesk if you have other questions or concerns.

An AirPort-ready Macintosh (iBook, iMac, PowerBook G4, or Power Mac G4) with an AirPort Card is required.  You can easily install the AirPort Card in an AirPort-ready computer.  Simply use the AirPort Setup Assistant software to walk you through the setup process and it will automatically configure your computer for Internet access.

• Quicknote #45 - Configuring Macintosh to Access the Wireless Network
• Quicknote #16 - Accessing Printing Services over the Wireless Network

Please contact the HelpDesk if you have other questions or concerns.

You must register the Ethernet Media Access Control (MAC) Address of your wireless PC card before access to UM-Flint Wireless Network is available. Each User ID is limited to one Ethernet MAC Address registration.

How to Locate Your MAC Address

Before you can register the address, you must first locate it based on your laptop computer's operating system and whether your wireless card is internal or external.  Please consult the appropriate Quicknote from the listing below:

• Quicknote #45 - Configuring Macintosh to Access the Wireless Network
• Quicknote #55 - Configuring Windows 98/Me to Access the Wireless Network
• Quicknote #65 - Configuring Windows XP to Access the Wireless Network

How to Register Your MAC Address

• Student

1. Login to SIS at www.umflint.edu/sis.
2. Click on the link to Personal Information.
3. Click on the link to My Campus Computer Account.
4. Click on link to Register Wireless Device.
5. Enter the MAC Address where prompted.
6. Check the box stating you agree with the user agreement.

• Faculty

1. Login to SIS at www.umflint.edu/sis
2. Click on the link to Personal Information.
3. Click on the link to My Campus Computer Account.
4. Click on link to Register Wireless Device.
5. Enter the MAC Address where prompted.
6. Check the box stating you agree with the user agreement.

• Staff
  If you have an SIS account, please follow the directions for Faculty & Students. If you do not have an SIS account, in order to register your MAC address, you will have to contact the HelpDesk and place a work ticket.