Visitor access

UM provides limited wireless network access for individuals and groups visiting campus for University-sponsored activities.

Wireless for individual visitors

Individual visitors must be sponsored by an official UM department. The sponsoring department should complete a a Sponsored Visitor Wireless Access Request Form at least two weeks in advance of the desired start date. The sponsor will be notified of the visitor's wireless user name and password via e-mail.

Two options are available for connecting to the University's wireless network.

• WPA2 Enterprise, used for more advanced authentication schemes, is available internally on newer laptops and other devices and does not require a software download. Configuration Instructions
  
  
• The visitor may install "virtual private network" (VPN) software on their computer(s) which ensures that all communication between the user's wireless device and the wireless access point (WAP) are encrypted, and thus safe from being intercepted by other users. Download VPN software.

For questions about visitor wireless access for visitors, contact IT Central in Social Science 120, (406) 243-HELP (4357).

Wireless for visiting groups

For events hosted by the University Center

If your event is coordinated through the University Center, you should request visitor wireless access through the UC Conference and Event Planning Office. The Conference and Event Planning Office will provide wireless access instructions to the event coordinator.

For events not hosted by the University Center

To request group visitor wireless access, the event coordinator should complete the Group Visitor Wireless Access Request Form at least two weeks in advance of the start of the event. Information Technology will provide wireless access instructions to the conference or event coordinator.