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Wireless Technologies

The University of New Mexico Valencia Campus provides computing services to faculty, staff, student, and outside constituents of the university. We have recently upgraded our wireless technology to provide a broader range of wireless service to our customers. In following the guidelines of UNM business computing policies (2500, 2510, and 2520) and Standard on Deployment and Use of Wireless Internet Technologies at the University of New Mexico we have implemented a structured architecture granting constituents access at various levels of access and encryption.

In following UNM Policy the four policy goals are as follows:

• To provide guidelines that allow deployment of wireless networking technology in ways that minimize the possible impact on others,
• To limit the potential security risks that may be associated with wireless network technologies, and
• To establish campus-wide standards for deployment of wireless network technology
• Assure that all users with proper equipment can access the wireless network and are presented with a uniform interface

We now have two levels of access to our Local Area Network (LAN) through wireless connection, Valencia-Guest Access and Valencia-Secure Access.

Valencia-Guest is accessible with your unm email address username. There is no encryption and allows access to internet resources.

Valencia-Secure Access is secure and encrypted with full access to internet and authenticated LAN resources.

For additional information about wireless network connections UNM Standard on the Deployment and Use of Wireless Internet Technologies provides a comprehensive overview (http://cio.unm.edu/standards/wireless.html)

As described below each level of access has differing requirements but each is subject to the following requirements.

• Your computer system must be kept up to date with the current security patches and critical updates for your operating system
• Your computer system must be using up to date anti virus software and latest virus definition files installed.
• You have read and understand the mentioned UNM University Business Policies and Procedures (2500 Acceptable Computer Use, 2510 Computer Use Guidelines, and 2520 Computer Security Controls and Guidelines)

Valencia-Guest Access:

• Guest access provides constituents access to internet resources. The Access requires a unm email address to connect and it is not secure.
• Before trying to connect to the Valencia-Guest halo please make sure your wireless adapter supports 802.11g/n wireless standards. It should be capable of accessing the network at 11Mb.
• Be sure your wireless adapter is enabled
• Once you turn on your computer and log in, it should start searching for wireless networks available. Valencia-Guest should show up in your list of available networks. If not use your wireless software to force a search of available networks.
• Once your computer finds the Valencia-Guest SSID click on the Valencia-Guest SSID and then click on connect. A web page will open up with a login prompt, Enter your full email address (ie; username@unm.edu), Your computer may indicate accessing network and getting IP information. After a few moments you should be able to access internet resources.
• Note: when setting up your unm email account on your mobile device, you must disconnect from the Valencia-Guest wireless since it is not encrypted otherwise unm email account will not authenticate. Once your unm email account is authenticated you may utilize the Valencia-Guest halo to view your email.

Valencia-Secure Student Access:

• Student access is available to students with a UNM e-mail address.
• You must first Sign-on to any Valencia campus computer:
  To sign-on:
    Username: Enter your UNM email username (netid);
    Password: first initial in your first name (lowercase)
                      first initial in your lastname (lowercase)
                      the last 4 digits of your unm banner ID
                      UNM (uppercase)
      Example: vc6789UNM
  You will then be prompted to create a new password.
• Please remember your new password . Once you have created a new password and the computer has completely signed on, you should then sign-out of the computer. Each student will have access to their own home folder on LAN (local area network). This access is encrypted, secure and requires authentication.
• In order to access this part of the wireless halo from your mobile device, please be sure your network adapter supports 802.11g/n standards.
• Students needing assistance connecting to Valencia-Secure halo should contact or stop by Computer Support Services (CSS)
• We are located in the Student Center in the NE corner. Phone 925.8911

Valencia-Secure Staff / Faculty Access:

• Call Computer Support Services at 925-8911