Authenticating

Important: You must authenticate on the campus network each time you start your computer and after 30 minutes of inactivity. No network applications (instant-messaging, games, mail programs, etc.) will function until you authenticate your connection via a web browser.

If you wish to use CSUSM’s campus network, either the wired network in student housing or the wireless network in many university buildings, you first have to log in to the network using your username and password (the same ones you use to check your email).

To authenticate on the network, follow these simple steps:

Turn on your computer and launch your web browser. No matter what your homepage is set to, your browser will automatically be redirected to the Wireless Network Login page.

At the Wireless Network Login page, enter your username and password in the appropriate fields and click OK.

If your username or password is not entered correctly, the page will reload and you will need to enter your information again. Re-enter your username and password and click OK.

If your username and password are correct, your computer will be assigned an IP address and you will be able to browse the World Wide Web, use telnet and FTP applications, as well as instant-messaging programs. Peer-to-peer filesharing programs (Kazaa, Gnutella, etc.) will not work on the CSUSM network from any location.

Once authenticated, your network session will stay open while you’re using the network. Your session will automatically close if your network connection is idle for more than 30 minutes. To restart your session, click the Refresh or Go button on your web browser and you will be returned to the CSUSM Network Login page. Follow the steps above to re-authenticate.

If you’ve followed these instructions and are still having difficulty authenticating on the network, please contact the Student Technology Helpdesk.