U of T Wireless (new network connection)

The old UTORwin wireless network connection will continue, but alongside it users can now see the UofT wireless network connection.

This new connection supports a, b, g, and "n" ranges. It should work better at longer distances because it has "n", and UTORwin does not.

It requires that the user logs in only once. So it is very convenient compared to UTORwin where a user must login in everytime. This benefits handheld users a lot. However it is not recommended for anyone that "shares" their device with others. (not good for multiple UTORid logins)

For a period of time users will have to use the UTORid "verify" procedure before connecting for the first time. They only have to validate once, but hopefully this will be changed soon so no one ever has to do it.
VERIFY HERE: https://www.utorid.utoronto.ca/

More information from the InfoCommons Knowledge Base here:
http://help.ic.utoronto.ca/index.php?action=artikel&lang=en&cat=20&id=704&artlang=en#UofT
Short link to the same information: uoft.me/icuoft

New UofT Wireless Network Now Available in Addition to UTORwin

A new wireless network access option, "UofT", is now available on the St. George campus. Unlike UTORwin, the UofT network does not require a browser-based login each time you connect. After authenticating for the first time, most wireless devices will automatically connect you to the network when you are in range. As well, the UofT network supports wireless b, g and n. For devices capable of wireless n, it is faster and has increased range. If you have problems setting up and/or connecting to this network, please contact the Information Commons Help Desk at 416-978-HELP (4357).

Before you can access the UofT network for the first time, you will need to verify your UTORid. There will be a short delay between verifying and being able to access UofT. Full details and step-by-step instructions for connecting to the UofT wireless network.

Please note that the device will be configured with the UTORid and password that was used to set it up and it is therefore not recommended for shared computers or devices. Central ITS is also working to resolve a configuration problem for users of Android versions 2.2 and lower. Some Android devices may need to stick with the UTORwin wireless network in the short term.

Eduroam

From Heather:

I wanted to make you aware of a new service for faculty, staff and students called eduroam (education roaming). This allows faculty, staff and students to use their UofT wireless login credentials in order to use wireless networks when they are visiting other participating universities (see a list for Canadian universities: https://wiki.bc.net/atl-conf/display/CANEDUROAM/Using+eduroam; see worldwide universities: http://www.eduroam.org/)

UofT faculty, staff or students visiting another participating institution should contact the Information Commons Help Desk – help.desk@utoronto.ca, 416-978-HELP (4357) for technical support to configure their laptop BEFORE they go to another university.

And, visitors from other participating universities should be able to use their own credentials to login to the wireless when at UofT libraries. Visitors to UofT should contact their home institution's IT support for assistance. Technical support for eduroam will be provided by one's home institution.

If there are questions about eduroam at the Info Desk, UofT faculty, staff and students can be directed to the Information Commons Help Desk. Visitors from other universities can be assisted by directing them to their own university's web page to find their IT contact info.

Information about eduroam appears on several library webpages:

Gerstein's "All services" page: http://gerstein.library.utoronto.ca/services/all-services
Gerstein's Services to faculty page: http://gerstein.library.utoronto.ca/faculty/services-for-faculty

UTL web page: Computers & accessing eResources: http://discover.library.utoronto.ca/services/computing-connecting

eduroam @ UofT: http://eduroam.utoronto.ca/