1. From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences....
2. Under Internet & Network, double-click Network.
3. In the Network window, from the Show drop-down menu, select AirPort. A series of tabs will open underneath.
4. Click the TCP/IP tab. From the Configure IPv4 drop-down menu, select Using DHCP.
5. Click Apply Now to save the settings.

1. In the Network window, click the Airport tab.
2. For Mac OS 10.1.x: From the Preferred Network drop-down menu, select UMASS.
   For Mac OS 10.2.x: From the By default, join drop-down menu, select a specific network. In the Network field, enter UMASS.
3. Click Apply Now to save the changes.

To connect to the UMass wireless network, you'll need to identify yourself as a member of the UMass community. To do so:

1. Turn on or re-start your computer.
2. Open an Internet browser (e.g., Netscape, Internet Explorer) and attempt to access a Web page.
3. If your computer and wireless card are correctly configured, you will see the UMass wireless network login screen.
4. In the fields on the left-hand side of the screen, enter your NetID (OIT Account user name) and UMail password. If successful, you will be briefly directed to a confirmation screen and then to the Web page you tried to access.

If you encounter problems, submit an online Help Request.
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Contact the OIT Help Desk at 545-9400.