What is Wireless Networking
Wireless networking is a technology that allows communications over a data network without a physical, wired connection, through the use of radio waves. This technology is based on standards provided by an international organization, called the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The generic specification, known as IEEE 802.11, contains specific descriptions for various connection techniques at different data rates, of which IEEE 802.11b (11 Mbps) and IEEE 802.11g (54 Mbps) are the most common in use today.
LUMSA offers IEEE 802.11b/g wireless services to all members of the University community under the name of Lumsa Wi-Fi.
How it works
Service is provided through a series of strategically placed radio transmitter/receivers (or “transceivers,” as they are known in the industry), mounted in a fixed position to provide maximum coverage. Each of these devices is called an Access Point (AP).
Users communicate with APs through a wireless network interface attached or built-in to various electronic devices, such as computer laptop, wireless-enabled personal information managers (PIMs), and wireless network enabled cell phones. Most laptops can now be purchased with built in wireless circuitry, or adapted using a wireless PC card that plugs into the PCMCIA port of the laptop.
Lumsa Wi-Fi Service Locations (hot spots)
The following indoor areas have been set up for wireless access:
Hot spot n.1 : Roma Via di Porta Castello 44 coffee area floor 0
Hot spot n.2 : Roma Via di Porta Castello 44 congress area floor 0
Hot spot n.3 : Roma Via della Traspontina 21 hall floor 0
Hot spot n.4 : Roma Via della Traspontina 21 library floor 4
Hot spot n.5 : Roma P.zza delle Vaschette 101 reading area floor 0
Hot spot n.6 : Roma P.zza delle Vaschette 101 library floor 1
Hot spot n.7 : Roma P.zza delle Vaschette full square area
Hot spot n.8 : Roma Via Pompeo Magno 22 hall floor 0
Hot spot n.9 : Roma Via Pompeo Magno 22 library floor 0
Hot spot n.10 : Roma Via Pompeo Magno 22 full entry area
Hot spot n.11 : Palermo Via Filippo Parlatore 65 corridor library side
Hot spot n.12 : Palermo Via Filippo Parlatore 65 corridor secretery side
Hot spot n.13 : Palermo Via Filippo Parlatore 65 library floor 0
Wireless Policy Summary
The following is a summary of points specific to the user in the University’s Policy for wireless networking al LUMSA. All wireless users must comply with the full policy and guidelines.
All users must have a valid Lumsa Wi-Fi account to access Lumsa Wi-Fi.
Use of the University Wireless Network are subject to the University Computer Usage Policy and Giudelines.
How to Apply for Access
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All users must have a valid Lumsa Wi-Fi account to access Lumsa Wi-Fi.
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All members of the University community with a Lumsa Wi-Fi ID and password can use the Lumsa Wi-Fi wireless network. Lumsa Wi-Fi wireless network is free for charge.
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Use of the University Wireless Network are subject to the University Computer Usage Policy and Guidelines.
Connecting to Lumsa Wi-Fi
To gain access to our Lumsa Wi-Fi wireless infrastructure please use the following instructions as a reference. Note: The methods described to gain access to our wireless network may differ depending on operating system, third part software and the overall configuration of the laptop or mobile device.
Windows XP is the easiest of Windows operating systems to setup.
1) enable your wireless network card (if disabled)
2) select the “LUMSA Wi-Fi” wireless network
3) check that the TCP/IP protocol is set with the two following options: “automatically obtain an ip address” and “automatically obtain the DNS server address”
4) Open your browser
5) Insert login and password in the welkome page
Utente : is the login. Please insert the same email account provided by LUMSA (i.e.
m.rossi@lumsastud.it
)
Password : is the same password of the email account provided by LUMSA.
More informations are available in the
Italian user guide
.
Help
For help send an email to the International Relations Office
international@lumsa.it