UML Wireless Network
Game Consoles
Welcome to the UMass Lowell wireless network. The Information Technology Office is proud to offer wireless network
access across campus to provide access to our network and to the Internet. The instructions below will help you connect
to the wireless network from a game console. Please call the Help Center if you need assistance.
Overview
The “uml-game-consoles” wireless network has been upgraded from an earlier setup to a more advanced and
specialized network, specifically designed for game consoles. UMass Lowell has classified game consoles as any device
from the Sony PlayStation®, Microsoft Xbox®, and the Nintendo® product lines.
These game console devices are not primarily used for web access, so this network is designed to allow access only from
these specific devices. ALL other devices will be blocked and not allowed on this special network. All recognized game
consoles will have full access to use the internet in any way – there are no restrictions on this network.
Connecting Your Game Console
On your game console, go to the wireless connection screen and select the “uml-game-consoles” network (the
exact steps will vary from model to model…refer to your owner’s manual for more information). Your device should
connect without any further prompts and you should be online. If your game console has a wired network port, you can
plug it into a live Ethernet jack instead.
Connecting Non-Game Consoles
If you wish to connect another kind of device (laptop, smart phone, etc) to the UMass Lowell wireless network, you
should connect to the “uml-student” (for students) or “uml-admin” (for faculty/staff) network. Instructions for
connecting to this network can be found here: http://www.uml.edu/IT/Services/Get-connected/Wireless.aspx
Connection Issues
If you connect to the “uml-game-consoles” network from a device which is not recognized as a supported game
console, your network access will be limited to a support page. In this case, opening a web browser on your game
console would bring you to the help screen referenced below:
If your device is not recognized as a game console and you think it should be, please call the IT Help Center at 978-9344357 (x4357) or email at [email protected].