Connecting to UMD Guest Network

Overview

This article is all about connecting to and using a umd-guest wireless network.

Umd-guest wireless

The Guest Wireless Network is available for guests at the University of Maryland, College Park—the network.

• Provides guests with 24 hours of access to the umd-guest network after creating an account.
• Allows you to connect up to three devices per account. Your account is based on your email/phone number combination).
• Requires your name, email address, mobile device carrier, and mobile phone number for account setup.
• Requires a device capable of receiving SMS text messages to complete account setup.

Connecting with an Android device

1. Tap the menu button, then press Settings.
2. Tap Wireless and Networks. Tap to enable Wi-Fi.
3. Tap Wi-Fi settings. Press and hold umd-guest.
4. Select Connect to Network. Then, Sign in to Wi-Fi Network umd-guest.

If you have guest login credentials, scroll down and click the Click Here button under Already have an account? Otherwise, enter your information, accept the terms of use, and click Register.

• Your email address will become your username, sometimes with a digit added to the end.
• Your mobile phone number is used to receive a passphrase via SMS text message.

5. You will see a Self-Registration Receipt with your username, activation, and expiration time. Click Login.
6. An SMS text message with a PIN will be sent to the phone number provided. The message will arrive from clearpass@umd.edu. Enter your email address for Username and passphrase for Password.
7. You may have to wait while the network logs you in.
8. You are now connected to umd-guest.

Connecting with an iOS device

1. Press the Home button, then press the Settings icon.
2. Tap Wi-Fi. If the Wi-Fi is not enabled, tap the Wi-Fi OFF button to enable it (turn on). Tap umd-guest from the list.
3. If you have guest login credentials, scroll down and click the Click Here button under Already have an account? Otherwise, enter your information, accept the terms of use, and click Register.

• Your email address will become your username, sometimes with a digit added to the end.
• Your mobile phone number is used to receive a passphrase via SMS text message.

4. You will see a Self-Registration Receipt with your username, activation, and expiration time. Click Login.
5. An SMS text message with a PIN will be sent to the phone number provided. The message will arrive from clearpass@umd.edu. Enter your email address for  Username and passphrase for Password.
6. You may have to wait while the network logs you in.

Connect with a computer

1. Navigate to your wireless network settings icon and click to view available wireless networks. Select umd-guest.

3. You will see a Self-Registration Receipt with your username, activation, and expiration time. Click Login.
4. An SMS text message with a PIN will be sent to the phone number provided. The message will arrive from clearpass@umd.edu. Enter your email address for Username and passphrase for Password.
5. You may have to wait while the network logs you in.
6. You are now connected to umd-guest.