Wi-Fi

What is Wireless Networking
Wireless networking is a technology that allows communications over a computer network without a physical, wired connection, through the use of radio waves.  This technology is based on standards set by an international organization, known as 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 speeds, 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 students and staff under the name LUMSA Wi-Fi.

How it works
The service is provided through a series of strategically placed radio transmitter/receivers (or “transceivers,” as they are known in the industry),  mounted in positions designed to provide maximum coverage. Each of these devices is known as 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 mobile phones. Most laptops are now sold with built in wireless circuitry, or adapted using a wireless PC card that plugs into the PCMCIA port of the laptop.   

LUMSA Wi-Fi Hot Spots
The following areas have been set up for wireless access:
Hot Spot 1: Roma Via di Porta Castello 44 coffee area, ground floor
Hot Spot 2: Roma Via di Porta Castello 44 conference hall, ground floor
Hot Spot 3: Roma Via della Traspontina 21 entrance hal,l ground floor
Hot Spot 4: Roma Via della Traspontina 21 library, 4th floor
Hot Spot.5: Roma P.zza delle Vaschette 101 reading room area ground floor
Hot Spot 6: Roma P.zza delle Vaschette 101 library, 1st floor
Hot Spot 7: Roma P.zza delle Vaschette entire square area
Hot Spot 8: Roma Via Pompeo Magno 22 entrance hall, ground floor
Hot Spot 9: Roma Via Pompeo Magno 22 library, ground floor
Hot Spot 10 : Roma Via Pompeo Magno 22 entire courtyard area
Hot Spot 11: Palermo Via Filippo Parlatore 65 corridor, to the side of the library
Hot Spot 12: Palermo Via Filippo Parlatore 65 corridor, to the side of the Student Administration
Hot Spot 13: Palermo Via Filippo Parlatore 65 library, ground floor

Wireless Policy Summary
Set out below is a summary of the University Policy for users of the wireless network at 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  is subject to the University Computer Usage Policy and Guidelines.

How to Apply for Access
All users must have a valid LUMSA Wi-Fi account to access LUMSA Wi-Fi.
All students and staff with a LUMSA Wi-Fi ID and password can use the LUMSA Wi-Fi wireless network. LUMSA Wi-Fi wireless network is free of charge.

Use of the University Wireless Network is subject to the University Computer Usage Policy and Guidelines.

Connecting to LUMSA Wi-Fi
To access LUMSA Wi-Fi wireless network, please use the following instructions as a guide. Note: The procedure described to access the wireless network may differ depending on operating system, third party software and the overall configuration of the laptop or mobile device.

Windows XP is the easiest of the 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 user name and password in the welcome page
Utente:  is the user name. Please enter your email address as provided by LUMSA (i.e. m.rossi@lumsastud.it )
Password:  is the same password to access your email account provided by LUMSA.

Further information is available in the User guide  (in Italian). 

Help Desk
For help, send an email helpdesk_wifi@lumsa.it