Wireless Access

Wireless Internet access is provided throughout the campus via RESNET.  In addition, it is also provided to resident students through wired ports in their residences.  Access to RESNET is provided at no charge to faculty, staff, and students.

Requirements for the RESNET:

  • Personal computer, iPhone, iPod Touch, or similar device capable of wireless or wired access for resident students, and
  • Signed Acceptable Use Policy for Wireless on file with Information Services.

Resident students are provided with an acceptable use form in their residence packets, commuter students are provided with the form upon request in the Information Services office in Bogel 156. 

Laptops and other devices may be registered at any time, but may take up to 48 hours to activate on the network.

Frequently Asked Wireless/RESNET questions:

  • What kind of computer is required to be placed on the Hilbert College Wireless Network (RESNET?)

As a matter of policy, we do not recommend any specific brand of computer.  We do recommend however that the system have at least Windows XP or greater, or Mac OS X (10.4) or higher.  Either will be supported on the network.  To connect wirelessly however, the computer must have a wireless card supporting the 802.11b/g standards.  The vast majority of laptops have a wireless card as standard equipment, but please verify with your manufacturer.

  • Can I use my iPod Touch, iPhone, etc. on RESNET?

Yes.

  • Can I use my XBOX, PS3, or other video game system on RESNET?

At this time, we are unable to allow video game consoles on the network.  The resources they require lead to a degradation of service for other users.

  • Can I use Kazaa/BitTorrent or other Peer-to-Peer file sharing applications for music and movies?

Such applications open up our network to viruses, degrade performance for other users, and open up the student to legal liability.  These applications are explicitly banned from use while on campus on computers owned by Hilbert College or personal devices.  Students found using these applications risk disciplinary action and loss of computing privileges.