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Wireless Gaming Support

Posted on: August 19th, 2011 by Deetra Wiley

A new application is available in myOleMiss that will permit the registration of one approved wireless device with limited browser capability per user.  The current list of approved devices includes Nintendo WiiTM, Microsoft XBoxTM,  Sony PS3 TM , Barnes & Noble NookTM, and Amazon KindleTM. Before registering your device, you will need to know its MAC (Media Access […]

New Wireless Login Method

Posted on: July 27th, 2011 by Robby Seitz

Beginning Tuesday, August 2nd, users of the UM wireless network will have a new, more streamlined method for logging into the wireless network. The Network Management Team of the Office of Information Technology (IT) has been working throughout the summer to deploy a new WebID-based method of authentication that will eliminate the need for users to install client software onto their devices.  This new […]

UM Wireless Network Update

Posted on: April 14th, 2011 by Deetra Wiley

The University of Mississippi (UM) wireless network began in 2007 and, over time, has expanded to include more than 70 buildings.  The wireless network is managed by the Office of Information Technology (IT) and currently consists of 822 wireless access points, a number that grows daily.  The most recent additions came this past fall when […]