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Computer Network Services
Wireless @ Hocking
Where are the Wireless Network access points?
Hocking College has provided Wireless access to faculty and registered students in the following locations:
- Cafeteria in John Light Hall
- Concourse, 1st floor John Light Hall
- Library, 1st floor Davidson Hall
- Natural Resources, 1st floor lobby
- Public Safety Services, 1st floor lobby
- Recreation Center
- The Inn at Hocking
- Washington Hall
- Welcome Center
- SceneShop
What hardware do I need to connect to the Hocking Wireless network?
The Hocking Wireless network supports 802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g compatible Wireless Network Interface Cards (Wireless NIC). Your laptop or PDA must have these interfaces installed and functioning properly, or order to connect to the Hocking Wireless network.
What software and configuration do I need to connect to the Wireless access points?
Configuration
To connect to the Wireless Network, you must configure your Service Set Identifier (SSID) or your Wireless device in the Wireless configuration. The following list identifies which SSID is located at each facility:
Note:
Hocking's main campus has one unified SSID that services Natural Resources, Public Safety Services, Library, Cafeteria in John Light Hall, Concourse in John Light Hall and Recreation Center. SSID = hocking
| Location |
SSID |
| Main Campus |
hocking |
| Washington Hall |
wash1 |
| The Inn |
hocking |
| SceneShop |
hocking |
Software
A web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape is required to use the Wireless. Computer Network Services also recommends that your virus scanner (Symantec or McAfee) is working and up to date. Hocking also requests that you run updates for your computer regularly. Microsoft updates can be checked online by visiting http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
Is the Wireless Network secure?
Wireless networks should be considered unsecured. Hocking's Wireless network is no exception to this rule, and should be use appropriately. Connections are logged and monitored on a regular basis. Hocking make no claims of security, use at your own risk.
What can I access through the Hocking Wireless network?
Services that will be available through the Hocking Wireless network include:
Computer and Network Usage Policy
Hocking College provides computing resources to support the academic activities of the institution. The resources are intended for the sole use of the college faculty, staff, students and other authorized users.
By utilizing Hocking College computing and network resources, you give consent to accessing and monitoring, in order to enforce this policy and to protect the integrity of computer systems or the rights or property of the university. System administrators may examine or make copies of files that are suspected of misuse or that have been corrupted or damaged.
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