You will still have access to the W&M network (for email, Blackboard, etc.) from computers you use off campus. If you are not on campus on or before the authentication date, you will perform this one time authentication the first time you come to campus and use your computer. What should I do if I am not on campus on (or before) the reauthentication date? Of course, if you took advantage of the option to authenticate early, your network connection will work as usual. Until your computer is authenticated, you will not be able to access most services (e.g., email, Internet). If you are on campus anytime after midnight on the reauthentication date, you will not have access to the wired or wireless W&M network until you follow the authentication steps.
What happens if I don't reauthenticate my computer?
When it is available, go to connect.wm.edu and follow the directions. There will be a window offered to reauthenticate early. How do I reauthenticate my computer early, so I don't have to worry about it later? This year authentication will be required on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. How often will I have to reauthenticate my computer?Īuthentication will be required once every 12 months. P reviously authenticated wireless devices (phones and laptops) will automatically authenticate when they connect to the network during the annual authentication process. How often will I have to authenticate my cell phone/laptop?
#Wireless printer authentication required password
Students, staff, and faculty will use a W&M Username and password to authenticate. This may be a computer, laptop, mobile device, wireless game system, or wireless printer.
Every device that uses the William & Mary network has to be authenticated to gain access.