OIT is taking new steps to improve the security of the wireless network. The university community can now use the “umd-secure” wireless network to ensure that wireless communications are encrypted and are sent only to legitimate university wireless access points. Users who opt to use “umd-secure” can also say goodbye to the Web browser authentication page. Instead, they will be prompted with a pop-up login box when authentication is necessary. Devices that support WPA2/WPA technology (the latest methods to secure wireless traffic and network access) can take advantage of this new service. WPA2 offers the highest level of security and should be available on most wireless devices purchased in the last year. WPA also provides state-of-the-art security and is supported on most wireless devices purchased in the last few years. Details on how to configure WPA2/WPA can be found at www.oit.umd.edu/wireless.html.