MGuest WiFi (An open and free wireless service)

School of Dentistry guests now have access to MGuest wireless.

For more information and guidelines for use, visit: 
http://www.itcom.itd.umich.edu/wireless/mguest.php

For assistance, contact:
(734) 764-4357
4HELP@umich.edu
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the wireless network?
A: The MGuest wireless network is a free wireless Internet service offered by the University of Michigan School of Dentistry for patients, families and visitors.

Q: What do I need to access this wireless network?
A: All you need to access this wireless network is a WiFi enabled device with a browser, such as a laptop computer.

Q: Where is this service available?
A: The service is available throughout many areas of the School of Dentistry including three primary waiting rooms, the student forum, the Sindecuse Museum vending area, the basement vending area, the Pediatrics waiting room, Oral Surgery waiting room and Ortho waiting room.

Q: What is the Sign-On ID (SSID) for the MGuest wireless network?
A: The SSID for the wireless network is MGuest.

Q: Do I need an account to access this wireless network?
A: No, you do not need an account to access this wireless network.

Q: Is this wireless network supported by the School of Dentistry IT Department?
A: Support is limited to verification that the wireless network is operational. SOD IT will provide no support for end-user devices.

Q: Are there any access restrictions?
A: Our wireless network restricts access to certain inappropriate websites using industry standard web filtering software.

Q: Is my connection secure?
A: No. This wireless network is not secure. Please use VPN to access your company resources and please do not send your passwords in clear-text format.

Q: I am a School of Dentistry employee and I cannot access certain resources from this network. Why is that?
A: Even though you are on the dental school premises, the patient visitor network is separate from the faculty and staff network. You do not have access to School of Dentistry internal resources when you use this network.