Wireless

Library, Information, and Technology Services (LITS) offers wireless internet connections to the Mount Holyoke College community and our guests.  Wireless access is available throughout the LITS complex, Kendade, Blanchard, numerous Residence Hall Lounges, and various Administrative Buildings.  If you own a laptop with wireless, you can enjoy searching the web from a comfortable chair in the library or check email from a quiet study area. If you do not own a laptop you can borrow a laptop at the LITS Circulation Desk. 

Wireless Requirements
To access the wireless network from a personal laptop, you will need a wireless card that is compatible with 802.11a/b/g service. Wireless cards can be purchased from most computer stores and cost between 40 and 100 dollars.  Most modern laptops come equipped with wireless as part of their standard configuration. 

Wireless Networks
Refer to the map to find wireless-accessible areas on campus.  Printed maps are available throughout the LITS complex for your convenience, near the main entryways and withininformation commons.  We recommend keeping it within your laptop bag as you travel about campus.  Simply ask for one or print one yourself:

• View larger version of the wireless map  (image).
• View more a detailed listing of the wireless areas on campus.

How to Connect to MHC's Wireless Network

• Windows PC
• Mac

You will also need to regster your laptop in order to access off-campus Web sites and internet services.  Upon connecting to the network, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox, and attempt to visit a website such as cnn or google.  You should be presented with a nework registration page.  Click the appropriate link, complete the questions and and complete what the process asks of you.  If you have ay difficulty in registering your computer, please bring your computer to the information commons, on the 4th floor of the Library.  We're open from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Troubleshooting

• Check the map to be sure you are in a wireless zone
• Try to manually set the network name (also known as the SSID) to MHC (be sure to use all caps):
  On a PC, right click the wireless icon at bottom right of your screen
  On a Mac, make the change in the Airport System Preferences panel.
• Visit the desk at the Information Commons, 4th floor of the Library if you need help. We are always happy to assist.