Frequently Asked Questions - Wireless Network
- I cannot access certain services or games online.
- What does 802.11x mean?
- Can I use a PDA or Smart Phone to access the wireless network?
- I have problems connecting to the wireless network, what should I do?
- What can I do on a wireless connection?
- Where can I access the wireless network?
- I have a laptop but I don't have a wireless card, can I borrow one?
- Why is my wireless connection so slow?
- What is the speed of the wireless network?
The university has a firewall in place to provide protection to systems on our network. Our firewall is configured to only allow certain traffic in and out and does not allow many games and services, that require a port other than 80, to communicate.
Exceptions can be made for software that is used in an official university capacity and requests may be routed through the call center (ext. 3333) for approval.
802.11 is a standard that was developed by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE). It is the original wireless specification.
Extensions of the 802.11 standard were given the same number with a letter
suffix.802.11 Provides up to 2Mbps transmission in the 2.4GHz band
802.11b Provides up to 11Mbps transmission in the 2.4GHz band
802.11a Provides up to 54Mbps transmission in the 5GHz band
802.11g Provides up to 54Mbps transmission in the 2.4GHz band
Yes. Choose the "ULMGuest" wireless signal from your PDA or Smart Phone.
Make sure your settings match these:Network type: Infrastructure
SSID: ulmhotspot, ULMFaculty, or ULMStudents
Encryption: off
TCP/IP settings: DHCP
If you still have problems connecting to the wireless network, contact the Call Center (ext. 3333).
You can do just about anything that you would on a wired connection. Checking
e-mail or web browsing are well-suited for a wireless connection. However, keep
in mind that the connection provided by a wireless network is slower and less
reliable than a traditional wired connection. As a result, you may have problems
trying to download large files or using high bandwidth applications such as
streaming video. Also, antivirus.ulm.edu and CICSPLUS systems have been
blocked from the wireless network.
Wireless Coverage
| Building | Status | Type |
| CNSB | Fully Covered | 802.11(b/g/a) |
| Student Success Center | Fully Covered | 802.11(b) |
| Shultz | Fully Covered | 802.11(b) |
| Brown | 3rd and 2nd floor fully covered. 1st floor has weak signal | 802.11(b) |
| Garrett | Fully Covered | 802.11(b/g) |
| Airway | Fully Covered | 802.11(b/g/a) |
| Strauss | Fully Covered | 802.11(b/g/a) |
| Sugar | Fully Covered | 802.11(b/g/a) |
| Library | Fully Covered | 802.11(b/g/a) |
| Bienville Bld | Fully Covered | 802.11(b/g/a) |
| SUB | Fully Covered | 802.11(b/g/a) |
| Nursing | Fully Covered | 802.11(b/g/a) |
| Construction | Fully Covered | 802.11(b/g/a) |
| Biedenharn | Fully Covered | 802.11(b/g/a) |
| Caldwell | Fully Covered | 802.11(b/g/a) |
Currently we do not have any wireless cards to check-out.
Wireless transmission can be affected by a variety of factors including walls,
metal objects, trees, and distance from an access point. In addition, wireless
is a shared resource. As a result, the greater the number of wireless users
connected to a particular access point, the lower the effective bandwidth that
will be available to each individual user.
The 802.11a/g/a standard provides transmission speeds of up to 54Mbps. This is the theoretical maximum speed. In reality, the actual throughput will be 11-5.5Mbps or less.