UMKC Information Services

→	Macintosh Support

Please look below for common support topics related to using Macintosh (Apple) computers on the UMKC network.

Attention: Please visit our Daylight Savings Time and your Mac page for information on supporting Macs through the switch to Daylight Savings Time (on its new date of March 11).


	Getting Connected

At Home - You can check your e-mail and access other UMKC network resources from off campus locations. From home, you must connect to the Internet through a local service provider. A VPN connection is also required for access to some campus computing resources. See E-mail and Network Shares for more information.
In the Residence Halls - Internet access is available in residence hall rooms. Please check with your RA for more information.
In Your Office - Faculty and staff should check with their IT Liaison before attempting to connect computer equipment to the campus network.
In ILE Classrooms - Faculty can bring their Macintosh laptops into ILE Classrooms at UMKC to use the multimedia display options of those facilities.
Wireless on Campus - Go here for instructions on setting up wireless access on campus (using UMKC's UMKCXP wireless network).


	Support & Resources

Antivirus Software for Students

Buying a Mac for Personal Use

E-mail and Network Shares

Grades and Registration Online

VPN Connections with OS X

New Leopard OSX 10.5

Service and support for university-owned Macintosh equipment is available on campus. Please consult your IT Liaison.

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