Accessing Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) on Campus
In order to access Wi-Fi on campus, you must first activate your UCInetID.
If you receive an error message, follow these steps:
You can access wireless internet once you have activated your UCInetID. Visit oit.uci.edu to register your device to the campus Wi-Fi (if not automatically prompted).
If you receive a message asking you to register your phone by providing your MAC address:
If you have problems following these steps, please visit the Activities Office for help.
Where can you use computers on campus?
- On a device already connected to the internet, go to this website http://activate.uci.edu
- Click on the “Faculty, Staff and Students” option
- Step 1: Enter in your personal information.
- Enter your Student ID number in the first box. The 7-digit number assigned by UCI Division of Continuing Education (DCE). The number is preceded by three "0"s. For example: "0001234567".
- Enter your date of birth in the second box using this format: MMDDYY (two-digit month, two-digit day, two-digit year)
- Example: If your birthday is March 30th, 1981, you would type in 033081
- Leave the last box empty.( Social Security box)
- Enter your Student ID number in the first box. The 7-digit number assigned by UCI Division of Continuing Education (DCE). The number is preceded by three "0"s. For example: "0001234567".
- Step 2: Create a good password.
- Follow the guidelines provided when choosing a password.
- Your password must be at least 8 characters with at least one number that is not at the beginning or end of your password.
- Password should not contain personal information such as: Name or ID number.
- Enter your password in both spaces provided. DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASSWORD
- Follow the guidelines provided when choosing a password.
- Step 3: Choose a password security question and answer.
- Choose one of the password reset questions from the drop-down menu.
- Enter the answer to this question in both spaces provided.
- Step 4: Read and accept the UCI Computer & Network Use Policy.
- Click on “UCI Computer & Network Use Policy”
- Read the policy page that pops up.
- If you agree to follow the UCI Computer & Network Use Policy, click on the gray box that says, “Yes, I Agree. Activate my UCInetID”
If you receive an error message, follow these steps:
- Try signing up using a UCI library or computer lab computer
- Check that your are entering all information correctly
- Direct your problem to the Office of Information Technology (OIT ) at (949) 824-2222 or visit their office at Aldrich Hall, First Floor
- Visit the Activities Offices in CE5.
You can access wireless internet once you have activated your UCInetID. Visit oit.uci.edu to register your device to the campus Wi-Fi (if not automatically prompted).
If you receive a message asking you to register your phone by providing your MAC address:
- Check the MAC (Wi-Fi) Address of your phone by looking at your device settings. The MAC address should be given in the format XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
- Using a device that is already connected to the Internet, visit http://www.oit.uci.edu/mobile/registration/
- Click “Register or De-register your MAC address”
- Login with your UCINetID
- Enter a na me for your device (any name is fine), the MAC Address, select your device type, then press “Register.” Your device should now be able to use Wi-Fi on campus.
If you have problems following these steps, please visit the Activities Office for help.
Where can you use computers on campus?
- The DCE student computer lab is in UXA 201.
- The Langson Library also has computers for students to use.
- The Humanities Instructional Resource Center:
- Located in Humanities Hall Room 269, this lab is designed to help students practice their speaking and listening abilities. They have audiobooks for you to listen to and recording devices that you can use to practice speaking. It is free of charge and open Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday 8am-5pm. For more information, call (949) 824-6344.
- Other computer labs: For locations of other computer labs on campus, check the UCI website: http://www.oit.uci.edu/labs/index.php?action=settype&form[type]=open. You can also download the map below to find a computer lab!
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