Last year many academic buildings on campus had at least one hot spot where you could access the Internet through the university’s wireless network. Signs started appearing on the walls so you can see where the hot spots are. Now, OIT is continuing to expand your wireless access. Ninety percent of academic buildings have been completely upgraded and have full wireless coverage through “next generation” access points (802.11a/b/g). This is OIT’s new wireless standard.

So, what’s next? OIT will be upgrading the remaining academic buildings, all of which already have complete or significant wireless coverage, to our new wireless standard. Additionally, wireless service in outdoor areas such as McKeldin Mall and Hornbake Plaza will be upgraded. Along with the wireless service upgrade, OIT will roll out a new security model that offers greater data encryption than is currently available.

You can get updates on wireless coverage changes, as well as information on how to access the wireless network at www.oit.umd.edu/wireless.