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A technology which broadcasts information using electromagnetic waves and allows our network to be accessed without traditional network cables by users who have approved wireless network devices.

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Secure Wireless Configuration
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Cell Phone
  • Android Wireless Setup Cell Phone Droid X, Droid Pro & Droid 2 In order to connect to Hamilton secure wireless network using a second generation Droid please do the following. Select Setting and then Wireless & networks Turn on Wi-Fi if it currently off. Select Wi-Fi settings. Click Add Wi-Fi network and then enter the following in the network window. In the box Network SSID: type in aps-hamilton In Security:  select 802.1x EAP In EAP Method: PEAP In the box labeled Identity:  please enter your hamilton network user name In the box labled Password:  please enter your hamilton network password Click Save Select on the newly created network aps-hamilton and select Connect.  Please note that it may takes a few trys from the Smart Device to connect to the Hamilton wireless network.  You will know that you are connected to the secure wireless when you see the wireless symbol in your status bar.  It will also show up under your listed networks as aps-hamilton and will state that it is connected. If you have problems connecting your Android to the secure wireless network, please stop by the Help Desk to recieve further assistance.
  • iPhone/iPod touch/iPad Cell Phone Configurating for Secure Wireless version 2.x – 4.x Click the Home button. Click on Settings. Click on Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi if off. Click Other. In Name type in aps-hamilton. Click Security and select WPA2 Enterprise. Click Other Network. Enter the User’s name and Password to the secure network in Username and Password. Click Join. NOTE: If the computer doesn’t join to the secure wireless it is due to incorrect entry or it is retaining an old setting such as ap-hamilton. To remove ap-hamilton go to networks and “Forget this network” then try configuring again for secure wireless.  
Mac OS 10.4 Tiger
  • Print Driver Installation for Mac OS X 10.4.x-10.8.x Mac OS 10.4 Tiger For Personal Computers NOTE: These instructions must be followed before proceeding to install the printer and Papercut Client. The installer is located on the Software server. Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect.     Enter your network username and password. Click on Connect. Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. Click on the HP P4010 Series -Mac folder. Double-click on the HP_LJP4010_P4510Series_CD1.dmg In the window that appears, click Open. In the next window that appears, double-click the printer icon. Click Continue. In the next window, be sure to Agree to the terms of the software license agreement. Select the Macintosh HD drive and click Continue. This will prompt you to enter your Macintosh credentials. Click OK. You have successfully installed the print driver and can now follow the documentation for installing the printer and PaperCut Client located here: https://my.hamilton.edu/information-technology-services/resource-center/its-ic-lab-printer-installation-for-mac-os-x-10-5x-10-7-x
Mac OS 10.5 Leopard
  • ITS & IC Lab Printer Installation for Mac OS X 10.5x-10.8.x Mac OS 10.5 Leopard For Personal Computers Back to Print Management in Public Labs Installing the Printer Installing the PaperCut Client Using the PaperCut Client NOTE: These instructions are for Macs running OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x. To verify that you are running Mac OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x, click on the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen and select About This Mac. In the window that appears the Version listed should be 10.5.x – 10.7.x. If it is 10.3 or 10.4, please refer to the appropriate documentation for your version. screenshots If your computer is running 10.5.x – 10.7.x close the About This Mac window and proceed as follows: Installing the Printer On your Mac, click on the Apple Menu and open System Preferences. screenshot In System Preferences click on Print & Fax. screenshot In the Printing tab, click on the little plus sign ( ) in the left of the window. If the little plus sign is grayed out, click the lock icon below to authenticate and login to the system. screenshot The Add Printer window will open. Right-click (or control click) next to one of the icons on the toolbar. This will bring up a window with a list of available icons you can add to your toolbar. Drag the Advanced button on to the toolbar and click Done. screenshot Select the Advanced icon you just dragged to the toolbar and configure the following: Type: Windows Device: Another device URL: smb://hamilton-s/username:password@printx/printername       username = Your Hamilton network username       password = Your Hamilton network password       printername = Enter the appropriate name of the printer Name: Use same name as entered above for printername. screenshot Print Using: In the drop-down menu choose Select Printer Software and select the appropriate model (the print model name can be found on a white paper labeled on every printer underneath the printer name - e.g. LaserJet 4350). Click OK and then click Add. screenshot You will now be prompted to select the Installable Options for the printer. Please see the white label on the printer for the applicable configurations. Configure the options that are available on the printer and click Continue. In the example to the right, the printer was equipped with a Duplex Unit. Your printer may not have the same options and you should adjust the settings accordingly. screenshot The printer will be added and appear in your list of printers. It will also be set as the default printer. If you would like another printer to be the default printer, select its name in the drop-down list next to Default Printer in Print Dialog. If you are finished configuring printers, close the Print & Fax window. screenshot Back to Top Installing the PaperCut Client To install the PaperCut Client on your personal computer, the following system requirements must be met: Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (PowerPC and Intel both supported) 128 MB or greater RAM Hard Disk – 70 MB – full local installation The installer is located on the Software server.  Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect. screenshot Enter your network username and password. NOTE: Include hamilton-s as part of your user name (example: Hamilton-s\student1 ). Click on Connect. screenshot Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. screenshot Click on the PaperCut folder. Double-click on the PaperCut Mac Installer. screenshot In the window that appears, enter your network username and password. Click Connect. screenshot Click on Yes to install the PaperCut Client into your applications folder. screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see a variety of icons on your desktop and in your Dock. Restart your computer to complete the installation. screenshot From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences. Click on Accounts. screenshot Click on Login Items. screenshot Click on the . screenshot Navigate to Applications then PCClient. Click Add. screenshot Close the Accounts Window. You are ready to print. screenshot Back to Top Using the PaperCut Client Open the application from which you need to print. From the File menu, select Print. Chose the printer to which you want to print. NOTE: For 10.5.8 OS X users, you will see the screenshot below. Please enter your local credentials and check Remember this password in my keychain. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see the “cost” of your print job. Click on Print. screenshot At any time, you can see how much you’ve printed by clicking on the PCClient icon in the Dock. screenshot If you want to see more details, click on Details… screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click on Login. In addition to seeing the number of pages you’ve printed, you’ll also see your environmental impact. screenshot Back to Top
  • Print Driver Installation for Mac OS X 10.4.x-10.8.x Mac OS 10.5 Leopard For Personal Computers NOTE: These instructions must be followed before proceeding to install the printer and Papercut Client. The installer is located on the Software server. Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect.     Enter your network username and password. Click on Connect. Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. Click on the HP P4010 Series -Mac folder. Double-click on the HP_LJP4010_P4510Series_CD1.dmg In the window that appears, click Open. In the next window that appears, double-click the printer icon. Click Continue. In the next window, be sure to Agree to the terms of the software license agreement. Select the Macintosh HD drive and click Continue. This will prompt you to enter your Macintosh credentials. Click OK. You have successfully installed the print driver and can now follow the documentation for installing the printer and PaperCut Client located here: https://my.hamilton.edu/information-technology-services/resource-center/its-ic-lab-printer-installation-for-mac-os-x-10-5x-10-7-x
  • Secure Wireless - Mac OS 10.5 & 10.6 Mac OS 10.5 Leopard For Macintosh Laptops Only NOTE: If you are not on the Hamilton campus please go through the step-by-step instructions until you come to the stop sign. Then when you arrive on campus you can complete the last few step to connect to our secure wireless network.  If you are on campus please proceed through all the instructions in the document. Configuration System Preferences Click on the Apple menu icon in the upper-left corner of the screen and open System Preferences. Click on the Network icon near the middle of the window. Click on the   button in the lower left of the screen and click on Set Service Order. Click and drag AirPort to the top of the Service Order list. Click OK and then Apply. In the left column, click on Airport. Click on Advanced. Select 802.1x in the menu row. Click on the button in the bottom left corner and click Add User Profile to create a new profile.  Name the profile Hamilton Secure. In the box labeled User Name: type your network ID (this is the same as your e-mail name (without @hamilton.edu). In the box labeled Password: type in your network password (this is usually the same as your e-mail password). In the box labeled Authentication: check the box to enable PEAP and UNCHECK TTLS In the box labeled Wireless Network: type aps-hamilton. In the box labeled Security Type: select WPA2 Enterprise 5. Select TCP/IP in the menu row. For Configure IPv6, select Off. Click OK and then Apply. If AirPort is not already on, click the Turn AirPort On button. Under Location, click on Automatic and select Edit Locations. NOTE: If your preference is locked (see the lock icon in the lower left corner), you must unlock it by clicking on it.  The ID and password it requests are those that you enter when your first boot your computer. Click the plus ( )to create a new location and call it Hamilton. Then click Done. Under Location make sure it says Hamilton otherwise click the location and select Hamilton. Click Advanced. IMPORTANT NOTE: When using the location feature you will need to be mindful of your physical location. When you are at Hamilton College please use the location called Hamilton; otherwise, revert back to Automatic when physically off-campus with your laptop. Select Airport in the menu row. Click on the icon to add a new Preferred Network. Type in the Network Name: aps-hamilton. In the option labeled Security: select WPA2 Enterprise. Type in your Hamilton Network user name & password in the appropriate fields.  This is the user ID and password you use to access your ESS or SSS folders.  It is often the same as your e-mail ID and password. Select Hamilton Secure in 802.1x. Click Add. If you have more than one network listed in your Preferred Networks, click and drag aps-hamilton to the top of the Preferred Networks list. Click OK. Click Apply. Close System Preferences. NOTE: If you are pre-configuring your laptop at home for the Hamilton wireless network please stop here, otherwise you can continue to step 13.  When you arrive on campus turn on your computer and it will automatically attempt to connect to aps-hamilton (provided Airport is on).  You should then be prompted to verify the security certificate for our secure network as shown below (starting with step 13).  In the event you cannot connect to our wireless network while on campus, please contact the Help Desk for assistance at 315-859-4181.   If you are on campus, you should see a prompt to verify your Certificate.  Please click on Show Certificate. Check Always trust “acs-07.hamilton.edu”. Click Continue. Type your computer password if/when prompted.  This is the password you normally enter when you first boot your computer. You are now connected to the secure wireless network.  
Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard
  • ITS & IC Lab Printer Installation for Mac OS X 10.5x-10.8.x Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard For Personal Computers Back to Print Management in Public Labs Installing the Printer Installing the PaperCut Client Using the PaperCut Client NOTE: These instructions are for Macs running OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x. To verify that you are running Mac OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x, click on the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen and select About This Mac. In the window that appears the Version listed should be 10.5.x – 10.7.x. If it is 10.3 or 10.4, please refer to the appropriate documentation for your version. screenshots If your computer is running 10.5.x – 10.7.x close the About This Mac window and proceed as follows: Installing the Printer On your Mac, click on the Apple Menu and open System Preferences. screenshot In System Preferences click on Print & Fax. screenshot In the Printing tab, click on the little plus sign ( ) in the left of the window. If the little plus sign is grayed out, click the lock icon below to authenticate and login to the system. screenshot The Add Printer window will open. Right-click (or control click) next to one of the icons on the toolbar. This will bring up a window with a list of available icons you can add to your toolbar. Drag the Advanced button on to the toolbar and click Done. screenshot Select the Advanced icon you just dragged to the toolbar and configure the following: Type: Windows Device: Another device URL: smb://hamilton-s/username:password@printx/printername       username = Your Hamilton network username       password = Your Hamilton network password       printername = Enter the appropriate name of the printer Name: Use same name as entered above for printername. screenshot Print Using: In the drop-down menu choose Select Printer Software and select the appropriate model (the print model name can be found on a white paper labeled on every printer underneath the printer name - e.g. LaserJet 4350). Click OK and then click Add. screenshot You will now be prompted to select the Installable Options for the printer. Please see the white label on the printer for the applicable configurations. Configure the options that are available on the printer and click Continue. In the example to the right, the printer was equipped with a Duplex Unit. Your printer may not have the same options and you should adjust the settings accordingly. screenshot The printer will be added and appear in your list of printers. It will also be set as the default printer. If you would like another printer to be the default printer, select its name in the drop-down list next to Default Printer in Print Dialog. If you are finished configuring printers, close the Print & Fax window. screenshot Back to Top Installing the PaperCut Client To install the PaperCut Client on your personal computer, the following system requirements must be met: Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (PowerPC and Intel both supported) 128 MB or greater RAM Hard Disk – 70 MB – full local installation The installer is located on the Software server.  Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect. screenshot Enter your network username and password. NOTE: Include hamilton-s as part of your user name (example: Hamilton-s\student1 ). Click on Connect. screenshot Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. screenshot Click on the PaperCut folder. Double-click on the PaperCut Mac Installer. screenshot In the window that appears, enter your network username and password. Click Connect. screenshot Click on Yes to install the PaperCut Client into your applications folder. screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see a variety of icons on your desktop and in your Dock. Restart your computer to complete the installation. screenshot From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences. Click on Accounts. screenshot Click on Login Items. screenshot Click on the . screenshot Navigate to Applications then PCClient. Click Add. screenshot Close the Accounts Window. You are ready to print. screenshot Back to Top Using the PaperCut Client Open the application from which you need to print. From the File menu, select Print. Chose the printer to which you want to print. NOTE: For 10.5.8 OS X users, you will see the screenshot below. Please enter your local credentials and check Remember this password in my keychain. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see the “cost” of your print job. Click on Print. screenshot At any time, you can see how much you’ve printed by clicking on the PCClient icon in the Dock. screenshot If you want to see more details, click on Details… screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click on Login. In addition to seeing the number of pages you’ve printed, you’ll also see your environmental impact. screenshot Back to Top
  • Print Driver Installation for Mac OS X 10.4.x-10.8.x Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard For Personal Computers NOTE: These instructions must be followed before proceeding to install the printer and Papercut Client. The installer is located on the Software server. Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect.     Enter your network username and password. Click on Connect. Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. Click on the HP P4010 Series -Mac folder. Double-click on the HP_LJP4010_P4510Series_CD1.dmg In the window that appears, click Open. In the next window that appears, double-click the printer icon. Click Continue. In the next window, be sure to Agree to the terms of the software license agreement. Select the Macintosh HD drive and click Continue. This will prompt you to enter your Macintosh credentials. Click OK. You have successfully installed the print driver and can now follow the documentation for installing the printer and PaperCut Client located here: https://my.hamilton.edu/information-technology-services/resource-center/its-ic-lab-printer-installation-for-mac-os-x-10-5x-10-7-x
  • Secure Wireless - Mac OS 10.5 & 10.6 Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard For Macintosh Laptops Only NOTE: If you are not on the Hamilton campus please go through the step-by-step instructions until you come to the stop sign. Then when you arrive on campus you can complete the last few step to connect to our secure wireless network.  If you are on campus please proceed through all the instructions in the document. Configuration System Preferences Click on the Apple menu icon in the upper-left corner of the screen and open System Preferences. Click on the Network icon near the middle of the window. Click on the   button in the lower left of the screen and click on Set Service Order. Click and drag AirPort to the top of the Service Order list. Click OK and then Apply. In the left column, click on Airport. Click on Advanced. Select 802.1x in the menu row. Click on the button in the bottom left corner and click Add User Profile to create a new profile.  Name the profile Hamilton Secure. In the box labeled User Name: type your network ID (this is the same as your e-mail name (without @hamilton.edu). In the box labeled Password: type in your network password (this is usually the same as your e-mail password). In the box labeled Authentication: check the box to enable PEAP and UNCHECK TTLS In the box labeled Wireless Network: type aps-hamilton. In the box labeled Security Type: select WPA2 Enterprise 5. Select TCP/IP in the menu row. For Configure IPv6, select Off. Click OK and then Apply. If AirPort is not already on, click the Turn AirPort On button. Under Location, click on Automatic and select Edit Locations. NOTE: If your preference is locked (see the lock icon in the lower left corner), you must unlock it by clicking on it.  The ID and password it requests are those that you enter when your first boot your computer. Click the plus ( )to create a new location and call it Hamilton. Then click Done. Under Location make sure it says Hamilton otherwise click the location and select Hamilton. Click Advanced. IMPORTANT NOTE: When using the location feature you will need to be mindful of your physical location. When you are at Hamilton College please use the location called Hamilton; otherwise, revert back to Automatic when physically off-campus with your laptop. Select Airport in the menu row. Click on the icon to add a new Preferred Network. Type in the Network Name: aps-hamilton. In the option labeled Security: select WPA2 Enterprise. Type in your Hamilton Network user name & password in the appropriate fields.  This is the user ID and password you use to access your ESS or SSS folders.  It is often the same as your e-mail ID and password. Select Hamilton Secure in 802.1x. Click Add. If you have more than one network listed in your Preferred Networks, click and drag aps-hamilton to the top of the Preferred Networks list. Click OK. Click Apply. Close System Preferences. NOTE: If you are pre-configuring your laptop at home for the Hamilton wireless network please stop here, otherwise you can continue to step 13.  When you arrive on campus turn on your computer and it will automatically attempt to connect to aps-hamilton (provided Airport is on).  You should then be prompted to verify the security certificate for our secure network as shown below (starting with step 13).  In the event you cannot connect to our wireless network while on campus, please contact the Help Desk for assistance at 315-859-4181.   If you are on campus, you should see a prompt to verify your Certificate.  Please click on Show Certificate. Check Always trust “acs-07.hamilton.edu”. Click Continue. Type your computer password if/when prompted.  This is the password you normally enter when you first boot your computer. You are now connected to the secure wireless network.  
Mac OS 10.7 Lion
  • ITS & IC Lab Printer Installation for Mac OS X 10.5x-10.8.x Mac OS 10.7 Lion For Personal Computers Back to Print Management in Public Labs Installing the Printer Installing the PaperCut Client Using the PaperCut Client NOTE: These instructions are for Macs running OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x. To verify that you are running Mac OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x, click on the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen and select About This Mac. In the window that appears the Version listed should be 10.5.x – 10.7.x. If it is 10.3 or 10.4, please refer to the appropriate documentation for your version. screenshots If your computer is running 10.5.x – 10.7.x close the About This Mac window and proceed as follows: Installing the Printer On your Mac, click on the Apple Menu and open System Preferences. screenshot In System Preferences click on Print & Fax. screenshot In the Printing tab, click on the little plus sign ( ) in the left of the window. If the little plus sign is grayed out, click the lock icon below to authenticate and login to the system. screenshot The Add Printer window will open. Right-click (or control click) next to one of the icons on the toolbar. This will bring up a window with a list of available icons you can add to your toolbar. Drag the Advanced button on to the toolbar and click Done. screenshot Select the Advanced icon you just dragged to the toolbar and configure the following: Type: Windows Device: Another device URL: smb://hamilton-s/username:password@printx/printername       username = Your Hamilton network username       password = Your Hamilton network password       printername = Enter the appropriate name of the printer Name: Use same name as entered above for printername. screenshot Print Using: In the drop-down menu choose Select Printer Software and select the appropriate model (the print model name can be found on a white paper labeled on every printer underneath the printer name - e.g. LaserJet 4350). Click OK and then click Add. screenshot You will now be prompted to select the Installable Options for the printer. Please see the white label on the printer for the applicable configurations. Configure the options that are available on the printer and click Continue. In the example to the right, the printer was equipped with a Duplex Unit. Your printer may not have the same options and you should adjust the settings accordingly. screenshot The printer will be added and appear in your list of printers. It will also be set as the default printer. If you would like another printer to be the default printer, select its name in the drop-down list next to Default Printer in Print Dialog. If you are finished configuring printers, close the Print & Fax window. screenshot Back to Top Installing the PaperCut Client To install the PaperCut Client on your personal computer, the following system requirements must be met: Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (PowerPC and Intel both supported) 128 MB or greater RAM Hard Disk – 70 MB – full local installation The installer is located on the Software server.  Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect. screenshot Enter your network username and password. NOTE: Include hamilton-s as part of your user name (example: Hamilton-s\student1 ). Click on Connect. screenshot Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. screenshot Click on the PaperCut folder. Double-click on the PaperCut Mac Installer. screenshot In the window that appears, enter your network username and password. Click Connect. screenshot Click on Yes to install the PaperCut Client into your applications folder. screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see a variety of icons on your desktop and in your Dock. Restart your computer to complete the installation. screenshot From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences. Click on Accounts. screenshot Click on Login Items. screenshot Click on the . screenshot Navigate to Applications then PCClient. Click Add. screenshot Close the Accounts Window. You are ready to print. screenshot Back to Top Using the PaperCut Client Open the application from which you need to print. From the File menu, select Print. Chose the printer to which you want to print. NOTE: For 10.5.8 OS X users, you will see the screenshot below. Please enter your local credentials and check Remember this password in my keychain. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see the “cost” of your print job. Click on Print. screenshot At any time, you can see how much you’ve printed by clicking on the PCClient icon in the Dock. screenshot If you want to see more details, click on Details… screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click on Login. In addition to seeing the number of pages you’ve printed, you’ll also see your environmental impact. screenshot Back to Top
  • Print Driver Installation for Mac OS X 10.4.x-10.8.x Mac OS 10.7 Lion For Personal Computers NOTE: These instructions must be followed before proceeding to install the printer and Papercut Client. The installer is located on the Software server. Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect.     Enter your network username and password. Click on Connect. Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. Click on the HP P4010 Series -Mac folder. Double-click on the HP_LJP4010_P4510Series_CD1.dmg In the window that appears, click Open. In the next window that appears, double-click the printer icon. Click Continue. In the next window, be sure to Agree to the terms of the software license agreement. Select the Macintosh HD drive and click Continue. This will prompt you to enter your Macintosh credentials. Click OK. You have successfully installed the print driver and can now follow the documentation for installing the printer and PaperCut Client located here: https://my.hamilton.edu/information-technology-services/resource-center/its-ic-lab-printer-installation-for-mac-os-x-10-5x-10-7-x
  • Secure Wireless Setup for Mac OS 10.7.X - 10.8.X Mac OS 10.7 Lion NOTE: If you are following these directions from an off-campus location, please go through these step-by-step instructions until you come to the STOP sign. You cannot complete the steps that follow it until you arrive on campus. When you do arrive, you may complete the final steps to connect to our secure wireless network. Please disregard the STOP sign if you are configuring your wireless connection  on campus. Click on the Apple icon in the upper-left-hand corner and select System Preferences. Select the Network Control Panel.                                  Select Wi-Fi. Select Edit Locations under the Location pull-down menu. Click the Plus icon in the lower-left-hand corner. Replace "Untitled" with Hamilton. Click Done. NOTE: When you are on campus, please use the "Hamilton" location; otherwise, select "Automatic" when you are off-campus with your laptop. Select Join Other Network... under the Network Name pull-down menu. Configure the Find and Join a Wi-Fi Network window in the following way: Type aps-hamilton in the Network Name field. Select WPA2 Enterprise in the Security pull-down menu. Enter your Hamilton Username (e.g. ahamilto) and Password in the appropriate fields. The Remember this network checkbox should be checked. Click Join.    NOTE: If you are pre-configuring your laptop at home for the Hamilton wireless network, please click the Apply button and close System Preferences. If you are on campus, turn on your computer and continue at step 10. You should then be prompted to verify the security certificate for our secure network as shown below. In the event you cannot connect to our wireless network while on campus, please contact the Help Desk for assistance at 315-859-4181. The Verify Certificate prompt will appear--click Continue. A prompt will ask you to enter your password--type in your Computer Username and Password. Click Update Settings. Click Apply in the lower-right-hand corner of the Network Control Panel. Exit System Preferences. You are now connected to the secure wireless network.
Mobile Device
  • Android Wireless Setup Mobile Device Droid X, Droid Pro & Droid 2 In order to connect to Hamilton secure wireless network using a second generation Droid please do the following. Select Setting and then Wireless & networks Turn on Wi-Fi if it currently off. Select Wi-Fi settings. Click Add Wi-Fi network and then enter the following in the network window. In the box Network SSID: type in aps-hamilton In Security:  select 802.1x EAP In EAP Method: PEAP In the box labeled Identity:  please enter your hamilton network user name In the box labled Password:  please enter your hamilton network password Click Save Select on the newly created network aps-hamilton and select Connect.  Please note that it may takes a few trys from the Smart Device to connect to the Hamilton wireless network.  You will know that you are connected to the secure wireless when you see the wireless symbol in your status bar.  It will also show up under your listed networks as aps-hamilton and will state that it is connected. If you have problems connecting your Android to the secure wireless network, please stop by the Help Desk to recieve further assistance.
  • iPhone/iPod touch/iPad Mobile Device Configurating for Secure Wireless version 2.x – 4.x Click the Home button. Click on Settings. Click on Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi if off. Click Other. In Name type in aps-hamilton. Click Security and select WPA2 Enterprise. Click Other Network. Enter the User’s name and Password to the secure network in Username and Password. Click Join. NOTE: If the computer doesn’t join to the secure wireless it is due to incorrect entry or it is retaining an old setting such as ap-hamilton. To remove ap-hamilton go to networks and “Forget this network” then try configuring again for secure wireless.  
  • Secure Wireless Configuration Mobile Device Configuring your computer for a secure wireless connection:   Windows XP - Employee Hamilton-owned computers   Windows XP - Students and Employee personal computers (Home and Pro, not authenticated to the Windows domain)   Windows Vista   Windows 7   Macintosh OS 10.5.x and 10.6.x   Macintosh OS 10.7 Configuring your mobile device for a secure wireless connection: No matter what cell phone carrier you plan on using please make sure the device has the following specifications. 3G data and voice capabilities. Bluetooth support - allows you to connect a bluetooth head set while driving. USB connectivity - allows you to charge your device and sync up data with your computer. Wi-Fi enabled - allows you to connect at faster speeds than your cell phone carrier's data network General Wirelesss Configuration Settings for Your Mobile Device Use these settings to configure your mobile device to use Hamilton's secure wireless network. SSID: aps-hamilton Security: WPA2-Enterprise Authentication: PEAP Login: Use your Hamilton network Username and Password. Device specific setup instructions: Android Blackberry - Please be aware that some Blackberry devices are not wi-fi capable iTouch/iPhone Windows Mobile To configure your mobile device for e-mail and calendar access please click here.
Network
  • Secure Wireless Configuration Network Configuring your computer for a secure wireless connection:   Windows XP - Employee Hamilton-owned computers   Windows XP - Students and Employee personal computers (Home and Pro, not authenticated to the Windows domain)   Windows Vista   Windows 7   Macintosh OS 10.5.x and 10.6.x   Macintosh OS 10.7 Configuring your mobile device for a secure wireless connection: No matter what cell phone carrier you plan on using please make sure the device has the following specifications. 3G data and voice capabilities. Bluetooth support - allows you to connect a bluetooth head set while driving. USB connectivity - allows you to charge your device and sync up data with your computer. Wi-Fi enabled - allows you to connect at faster speeds than your cell phone carrier's data network General Wirelesss Configuration Settings for Your Mobile Device Use these settings to configure your mobile device to use Hamilton's secure wireless network. SSID: aps-hamilton Security: WPA2-Enterprise Authentication: PEAP Login: Use your Hamilton network Username and Password. Device specific setup instructions: Android Blackberry - Please be aware that some Blackberry devices are not wi-fi capable iTouch/iPhone Windows Mobile To configure your mobile device for e-mail and calendar access please click here.
PaperCut
  • ITS & IC Lab Printer Installation for Mac OS X 10.5x-10.8.x PaperCut For Personal Computers Back to Print Management in Public Labs Installing the Printer Installing the PaperCut Client Using the PaperCut Client NOTE: These instructions are for Macs running OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x. To verify that you are running Mac OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x, click on the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen and select About This Mac. In the window that appears the Version listed should be 10.5.x – 10.7.x. If it is 10.3 or 10.4, please refer to the appropriate documentation for your version. screenshots If your computer is running 10.5.x – 10.7.x close the About This Mac window and proceed as follows: Installing the Printer On your Mac, click on the Apple Menu and open System Preferences. screenshot In System Preferences click on Print & Fax. screenshot In the Printing tab, click on the little plus sign ( ) in the left of the window. If the little plus sign is grayed out, click the lock icon below to authenticate and login to the system. screenshot The Add Printer window will open. Right-click (or control click) next to one of the icons on the toolbar. This will bring up a window with a list of available icons you can add to your toolbar. Drag the Advanced button on to the toolbar and click Done. screenshot Select the Advanced icon you just dragged to the toolbar and configure the following: Type: Windows Device: Another device URL: smb://hamilton-s/username:password@printx/printername       username = Your Hamilton network username       password = Your Hamilton network password       printername = Enter the appropriate name of the printer Name: Use same name as entered above for printername. screenshot Print Using: In the drop-down menu choose Select Printer Software and select the appropriate model (the print model name can be found on a white paper labeled on every printer underneath the printer name - e.g. LaserJet 4350). Click OK and then click Add. screenshot You will now be prompted to select the Installable Options for the printer. Please see the white label on the printer for the applicable configurations. Configure the options that are available on the printer and click Continue. In the example to the right, the printer was equipped with a Duplex Unit. Your printer may not have the same options and you should adjust the settings accordingly. screenshot The printer will be added and appear in your list of printers. It will also be set as the default printer. If you would like another printer to be the default printer, select its name in the drop-down list next to Default Printer in Print Dialog. If you are finished configuring printers, close the Print & Fax window. screenshot Back to Top Installing the PaperCut Client To install the PaperCut Client on your personal computer, the following system requirements must be met: Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (PowerPC and Intel both supported) 128 MB or greater RAM Hard Disk – 70 MB – full local installation The installer is located on the Software server.  Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect. screenshot Enter your network username and password. NOTE: Include hamilton-s as part of your user name (example: Hamilton-s\student1 ). Click on Connect. screenshot Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. screenshot Click on the PaperCut folder. Double-click on the PaperCut Mac Installer. screenshot In the window that appears, enter your network username and password. Click Connect. screenshot Click on Yes to install the PaperCut Client into your applications folder. screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see a variety of icons on your desktop and in your Dock. Restart your computer to complete the installation. screenshot From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences. Click on Accounts. screenshot Click on Login Items. screenshot Click on the . screenshot Navigate to Applications then PCClient. Click Add. screenshot Close the Accounts Window. You are ready to print. screenshot Back to Top Using the PaperCut Client Open the application from which you need to print. From the File menu, select Print. Chose the printer to which you want to print. NOTE: For 10.5.8 OS X users, you will see the screenshot below. Please enter your local credentials and check Remember this password in my keychain. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see the “cost” of your print job. Click on Print. screenshot At any time, you can see how much you’ve printed by clicking on the PCClient icon in the Dock. screenshot If you want to see more details, click on Details… screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click on Login. In addition to seeing the number of pages you’ve printed, you’ll also see your environmental impact. screenshot Back to Top
Policy
  • Policies - Wireless Networking Policy Information Technology Services currently has wireless networks in all major buildings and outdoor areas on campus. The following are wireless policies and support procedures everyone must follow at the College. It is important to note the wireless network at Hamilton will not replace the wired infrastructure. The secure Hamilton wireless network is to be used only by faculty, staff and students at Hamilton. Wireless networking provides convenient access in many locations, albeit at a reduced speed. The following policies define how people use wireless networking at Hamilton and how ITS will support wireless networking. The most important factor involved in supporting a wireless network is the potential for other devices to interfere or cause problems with the operation of the wireless network. Many of the policies below address this issue. What is the Hamilton Wireless Network? A wireless network consists of access points and wireless adapters. The access point is connected to the "wired" network and sends out radio waves to wireless adapters laptops and other devices. Several access points are installed such that their signals overlap. This allows for uninterrupted service while the individual/laptop is mobile. The radio waves are transmitted at 2.4GHz and allow the mobile units (laptops, PDAs, etc) to connect to the wired network. Although wireless network speeds are slower than the wired network, it is sufficient for most applications. Hamilton is currently using Cisco architecture based on the 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n (802.11n in select locations) wireless standards. Depending on the environment, 802.11b/g/n signals can travel up to 300 meters (802.11g signals are shorter). However, the farther you are from the access point the slower the transmission speed. Where can I use Wireless Networking? ITS has installed secure wireless networks in all buildings and outdoor areas around campus in the summer of 2007. How much does it cost? You will need a laptop and a compatible 802.11b/g or 802.11n wireless networking adapter. Most new laptop computers have wireless network adapters installed by default. The college store has wireless adapters for sale.  Other electronic stores also sell wireless network adapters.   What wireless adapters are supported? You are free to use any 802.11b/g/n compliant wireless adapter, however, ITS may only be able to provide limited support for certain adapters if you do not have the proper software or documentation.  What things are prohibited? Only ITS staff are allowed to install wireless access points. The Apple AirPort Station for example, is NOT permitted on campus. This ban INCLUDES any wireless equipped Macintosh configured to act as an access station. Again, the adapter is permitted, but the access point or any wireless device acting as an access point is NOT permitted.   Can I get help setting this up? Instructions are available to configure your wireless network adapter. If you need further assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181. Policies All campus users are subject to the following wireless guidelines as well as existing guidelines for the wired network. The wireless network is an extension of the existing network and therefore falls under the control and supervision of the ITS department. Due to the complex nature of wireless technologies it is imperative that users of the wireless network follow the guidelines and policies outlined in this document. Wireless networks are NOT a replacement for wired networks. The purpose of the wireless network is to extend the wired network by providing Web browsing and e-mail access in areas of transient use such as common areas. Wireless networks have a much smaller bandwidth than wired networks; therefore, applications that require a large bandwidth may overload the wireless network. Wireless networks work best when the number of users is limited - the more users, the smaller the share of the bandwidth available to each. Only wireless access points installed and managed by ITS will be allowed for use on the Hamilton wireless network. Students and faculty are not permitted to install their own wireless networking equipment. Departments wishing to implement a wireless network must notify the ITS department. ITS will survey the site and determine the feasibility of a wireless connection. Only access points pre-evaluated and installed by ITS will be used. ITS will publish and maintain a current list of acceptable devices on the ITS website. Certain other "wireless" devices also use the same 2.4 GHz frequency band and can cause interference to users of the wireless network. These interferences can be intermittent and very difficult to diagnose. Some of these are: other IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth wireless devices, cordless phones and audio speakers. ITS needs help from all members of the campus community in minimizing the potential interference from those devices. ITS requests that use of all other 2.4 GHz devices be discontinued in Hamilton College owned buildings. We will not actively scan the airspace for potential interfering devices however, ITS reserves the right to restrict the use of all 2.4 GHz radio devices in all buildings and all outdoor spaces on the Hamilton College campus. In cases where the device is being used for a specific class application, ITS will work with faculty to determine whether there are circumstances under which use of the device may still be accommodated without causing interference to other wireless network users. If you think you have an existing system that may use 2.4 GHz radios for transmission please email ITS at: ns@hamilton.edu
Printer
  • ITS & IC Lab Printer Installation for Mac OS X 10.5x-10.8.x Printer For Personal Computers Back to Print Management in Public Labs Installing the Printer Installing the PaperCut Client Using the PaperCut Client NOTE: These instructions are for Macs running OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x. To verify that you are running Mac OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x, click on the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen and select About This Mac. In the window that appears the Version listed should be 10.5.x – 10.7.x. If it is 10.3 or 10.4, please refer to the appropriate documentation for your version. screenshots If your computer is running 10.5.x – 10.7.x close the About This Mac window and proceed as follows: Installing the Printer On your Mac, click on the Apple Menu and open System Preferences. screenshot In System Preferences click on Print & Fax. screenshot In the Printing tab, click on the little plus sign ( ) in the left of the window. If the little plus sign is grayed out, click the lock icon below to authenticate and login to the system. screenshot The Add Printer window will open. Right-click (or control click) next to one of the icons on the toolbar. This will bring up a window with a list of available icons you can add to your toolbar. Drag the Advanced button on to the toolbar and click Done. screenshot Select the Advanced icon you just dragged to the toolbar and configure the following: Type: Windows Device: Another device URL: smb://hamilton-s/username:password@printx/printername       username = Your Hamilton network username       password = Your Hamilton network password       printername = Enter the appropriate name of the printer Name: Use same name as entered above for printername. screenshot Print Using: In the drop-down menu choose Select Printer Software and select the appropriate model (the print model name can be found on a white paper labeled on every printer underneath the printer name - e.g. LaserJet 4350). Click OK and then click Add. screenshot You will now be prompted to select the Installable Options for the printer. Please see the white label on the printer for the applicable configurations. Configure the options that are available on the printer and click Continue. In the example to the right, the printer was equipped with a Duplex Unit. Your printer may not have the same options and you should adjust the settings accordingly. screenshot The printer will be added and appear in your list of printers. It will also be set as the default printer. If you would like another printer to be the default printer, select its name in the drop-down list next to Default Printer in Print Dialog. If you are finished configuring printers, close the Print & Fax window. screenshot Back to Top Installing the PaperCut Client To install the PaperCut Client on your personal computer, the following system requirements must be met: Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (PowerPC and Intel both supported) 128 MB or greater RAM Hard Disk – 70 MB – full local installation The installer is located on the Software server.  Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect. screenshot Enter your network username and password. NOTE: Include hamilton-s as part of your user name (example: Hamilton-s\student1 ). Click on Connect. screenshot Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. screenshot Click on the PaperCut folder. Double-click on the PaperCut Mac Installer. screenshot In the window that appears, enter your network username and password. Click Connect. screenshot Click on Yes to install the PaperCut Client into your applications folder. screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see a variety of icons on your desktop and in your Dock. Restart your computer to complete the installation. screenshot From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences. Click on Accounts. screenshot Click on Login Items. screenshot Click on the . screenshot Navigate to Applications then PCClient. Click Add. screenshot Close the Accounts Window. You are ready to print. screenshot Back to Top Using the PaperCut Client Open the application from which you need to print. From the File menu, select Print. Chose the printer to which you want to print. NOTE: For 10.5.8 OS X users, you will see the screenshot below. Please enter your local credentials and check Remember this password in my keychain. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see the “cost” of your print job. Click on Print. screenshot At any time, you can see how much you’ve printed by clicking on the PCClient icon in the Dock. screenshot If you want to see more details, click on Details… screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click on Login. In addition to seeing the number of pages you’ve printed, you’ll also see your environmental impact. screenshot Back to Top
  • Print Driver Installation for Mac OS X 10.4.x-10.8.x Printer For Personal Computers NOTE: These instructions must be followed before proceeding to install the printer and Papercut Client. The installer is located on the Software server. Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect.     Enter your network username and password. Click on Connect. Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. Click on the HP P4010 Series -Mac folder. Double-click on the HP_LJP4010_P4510Series_CD1.dmg In the window that appears, click Open. In the next window that appears, double-click the printer icon. Click Continue. In the next window, be sure to Agree to the terms of the software license agreement. Select the Macintosh HD drive and click Continue. This will prompt you to enter your Macintosh credentials. Click OK. You have successfully installed the print driver and can now follow the documentation for installing the printer and PaperCut Client located here: https://my.hamilton.edu/information-technology-services/resource-center/its-ic-lab-printer-installation-for-mac-os-x-10-5x-10-7-x
Printing
  • ITS & IC Lab Printer Installation for Mac OS X 10.5x-10.8.x Printing For Personal Computers Back to Print Management in Public Labs Installing the Printer Installing the PaperCut Client Using the PaperCut Client NOTE: These instructions are for Macs running OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x. To verify that you are running Mac OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x, click on the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen and select About This Mac. In the window that appears the Version listed should be 10.5.x – 10.7.x. If it is 10.3 or 10.4, please refer to the appropriate documentation for your version. screenshots If your computer is running 10.5.x – 10.7.x close the About This Mac window and proceed as follows: Installing the Printer On your Mac, click on the Apple Menu and open System Preferences. screenshot In System Preferences click on Print & Fax. screenshot In the Printing tab, click on the little plus sign ( ) in the left of the window. If the little plus sign is grayed out, click the lock icon below to authenticate and login to the system. screenshot The Add Printer window will open. Right-click (or control click) next to one of the icons on the toolbar. This will bring up a window with a list of available icons you can add to your toolbar. Drag the Advanced button on to the toolbar and click Done. screenshot Select the Advanced icon you just dragged to the toolbar and configure the following: Type: Windows Device: Another device URL: smb://hamilton-s/username:password@printx/printername       username = Your Hamilton network username       password = Your Hamilton network password       printername = Enter the appropriate name of the printer Name: Use same name as entered above for printername. screenshot Print Using: In the drop-down menu choose Select Printer Software and select the appropriate model (the print model name can be found on a white paper labeled on every printer underneath the printer name - e.g. LaserJet 4350). Click OK and then click Add. screenshot You will now be prompted to select the Installable Options for the printer. Please see the white label on the printer for the applicable configurations. Configure the options that are available on the printer and click Continue. In the example to the right, the printer was equipped with a Duplex Unit. Your printer may not have the same options and you should adjust the settings accordingly. screenshot The printer will be added and appear in your list of printers. It will also be set as the default printer. If you would like another printer to be the default printer, select its name in the drop-down list next to Default Printer in Print Dialog. If you are finished configuring printers, close the Print & Fax window. screenshot Back to Top Installing the PaperCut Client To install the PaperCut Client on your personal computer, the following system requirements must be met: Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (PowerPC and Intel both supported) 128 MB or greater RAM Hard Disk – 70 MB – full local installation The installer is located on the Software server.  Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect. screenshot Enter your network username and password. NOTE: Include hamilton-s as part of your user name (example: Hamilton-s\student1 ). Click on Connect. screenshot Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. screenshot Click on the PaperCut folder. Double-click on the PaperCut Mac Installer. screenshot In the window that appears, enter your network username and password. Click Connect. screenshot Click on Yes to install the PaperCut Client into your applications folder. screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see a variety of icons on your desktop and in your Dock. Restart your computer to complete the installation. screenshot From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences. Click on Accounts. screenshot Click on Login Items. screenshot Click on the . screenshot Navigate to Applications then PCClient. Click Add. screenshot Close the Accounts Window. You are ready to print. screenshot Back to Top Using the PaperCut Client Open the application from which you need to print. From the File menu, select Print. Chose the printer to which you want to print. NOTE: For 10.5.8 OS X users, you will see the screenshot below. Please enter your local credentials and check Remember this password in my keychain. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see the “cost” of your print job. Click on Print. screenshot At any time, you can see how much you’ve printed by clicking on the PCClient icon in the Dock. screenshot If you want to see more details, click on Details… screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click on Login. In addition to seeing the number of pages you’ve printed, you’ll also see your environmental impact. screenshot Back to Top
  • Print Driver Installation for Mac OS X 10.4.x-10.8.x Printing For Personal Computers NOTE: These instructions must be followed before proceeding to install the printer and Papercut Client. The installer is located on the Software server. Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect.     Enter your network username and password. Click on Connect. Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. Click on the HP P4010 Series -Mac folder. Double-click on the HP_LJP4010_P4510Series_CD1.dmg In the window that appears, click Open. In the next window that appears, double-click the printer icon. Click Continue. In the next window, be sure to Agree to the terms of the software license agreement. Select the Macintosh HD drive and click Continue. This will prompt you to enter your Macintosh credentials. Click OK. You have successfully installed the print driver and can now follow the documentation for installing the printer and PaperCut Client located here: https://my.hamilton.edu/information-technology-services/resource-center/its-ic-lab-printer-installation-for-mac-os-x-10-5x-10-7-x
Windows 7
  • Secure Wireless Setup - Windows 7 Windows 7 For Personal Computers To begin, left-click on the Wireless icon in the taskbar. Select Open Network and Sharing Center in the menu that pops up. In the Network and Sharing Center, select Set up a new connection or network. Select Manually Connect to a wireless network in the window that appears. In the screen that appears, type aps-hamilton in the Network Name field and select WPA2-Enterprise and AES from the pull-down menus. When finished, left-click the Next button. After you see Successfully added aps-hamilton, left-click Change Connection settings. Ensure the two checkboxes labeled Connect Automatically when the network is in range and Connect even if the network is not broadcasting its name (SSID) are checked.  Now click on the Security tab. In the Security tab, check Remember my credentials for this connection each time I’m logged in. Click Advanced Settings. Check Specify Authentication Mode. Select User Authenication in the pull-down menu. Click OK. Click on Settings next to “Microsoft: Protected EAP [PEAP]” Make sure “Validate Server Certificate” and “Connect to these servers:” are checked and type “acs-07.hamilton.edu” in the field below.  Thereafter, click the checkbox by “Equifax Secure Certificate Authority”. Finish by clicking Configure next to “Secured password [EAP-MSCHAP v2]” Uncheck “Automatically use my Windows logon name and password…” and click OK. Click OK. Also click OK in all remaining dialogue boxes. NOTE: If you are pre-configuring your laptop at home to prepare it for the Hamilton wireless network please stop here, otherwise you can continue to step 18.  When you arrive on campus, your laptop should automatically attempt to connect to aps-hamilton.  When it finds our network you will be prompted to log in using your Hamilton ID and your password as shown in steps 18-21 below.  In the event you cannot connect to our wireless network while on campus, please contact the Help Desk for assistance at 315-859-4181.   You should notice a popup balloon in the lower-right hand corner that says “Additional information is required to connect to aps-hamilton.”  Left-click on this balloon If you are a student, please enter “HAMILTON-S\” in the first field and your password in the second. Left-click on OK when finished. You should now be connected to the internet.
Windows Vista
  • Secure Wireless Setup - Windows Vista Windows Vista For Personal Computers NOTE: If you are not on the Hamilton campus please go through the step-by-step instructions until you come to the stop sign. Then when you arrive on campus you can complete the last few step to connect to our secure wireless network. If you are on campus please proceed through all the instructions in the document. Go to Start menu and open Control Panel. Open Network Sharing Center. On the left taskbar in the window that appears, select Manage Wireless Networks. Click Add. Click Manually Create a network profile. For Network name (SSID): type aps-hamilton For Security type:, select WPA-Enterprise. For Encryption Type:, select AES. Check the box Connect even if this network is not broadcasting. Click Next (see below). Select Change Connection Settings. Click on the Security Tab. Uncheck Cache user info. Click Settings. Check Connect to servers and type acs-07.hamilton.edu Scroll down list and check “Equifax Secure Certificate Authority”. Click Configure. Uncheck “Automatically use my windows logon name and password”. Click OK. NOTE: If you are pre-configuring your laptop at home to prepare it for the Hamilton wireless network please stop here, otherwise you can continue to step 7.  When you arrive on campus, your laptop should automatically attempt to connect to aps-hamilton.  When it finds our network you will be prompted to log in using your Hamilton ID and your password as shown in steps 7-9 below.  In the event you cannot connect to our wireless network while on campus, please contact the Help Desk for assistance at 315-859-4181. Refresh network list and click on Wireless taskbar message to connect.   Enter your username, password, and domain (Hamilton-D for employees, Hamilton-s for students) and click OK.   You should see a Wireless Taskbar message indicating that you are connected to the network.  
Windows XP
  • Secure Wireless Setup - Windows XP for Employees Windows XP For Institutional Computers Connected to Hamilton’s Network This document explains how to connect a Hamilton-owned Windows XP computer to the Hamilton Secure Wireless network.  If you are attempting to connect a personally-owned Windows XP computer to the secure wireless, please refer to the document HTO-SecureWinPersonal-XP.pdf. Verify that you have Service Pack 3 on your Windows XP computer.  Right-click on My Computer (either on your desktop or in your Start Menu) and click on Properties.  In the System Properties window that appears, make sure the General tab is selected.  Your Windows version (along with any Service Pack information) should be listed under the System section.  If you do not have Service Pack 3 installed, you will need to do that first before continuing with these instructions. Please refer to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/learn-how-to-install-windows-xp-service-pack-3-sp3 for instructions on how to install Service Pack 3 for Windows XP. Click on the Start button and then on Run. Next to Open, type control netconnections and click OK. In the Network Connections window, right-click on Wireless Network Connection and click on Properties. Click on the Wireless Networks tab.  If the Wireless Networks tab is missing, it is likely that your wireless device’s vendor client is managing the wireless connection.  You will need to disable that client to restore control of the wireless device back to Windows before continuing. Make sure that Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is checked, and click the Add button. Under the Association tab, configure as follows: Next to Network name (SSID), enter aps-hamilton Check the box next to Connect even if this network is not broadcasting. Next to Network Authentication, select WPA2 from dropdown (if available).  If WPA2 is not available, select WPA instead. Next to Data Encryption, select AES from the dropdown. Under the Authentication tab, configure as follows: Next to EAP type, select Protected EAP (PEAP) from the drop-down. Click on the Properties button. In the Protected EAP Properties window, configure as follows: Check Connect to these servers: and enter acs-07.hamilton.edu Under Trusted Root Certificate Authorities, scroll down through the list and check Equifax Secure Certificate Authority Next to Select Authentication Method, click on the Configure button. Verify that Automatically use my windows logon name and password is checked, and click OK. Click OK to close out of each window that is still open. After a minute or two, a popup message should appear in the lower right corner of the screen indicating that you are now connected to aps-hamilton.  Your laptop should now connect to Hamilton’s Secure Wireless network automatically whenever you are within range of the network.
  • Secure Wireless Setup - Windows XP Personal Windows XP
Wireless
  • Android Wireless Setup Wireless Droid X, Droid Pro & Droid 2 In order to connect to Hamilton secure wireless network using a second generation Droid please do the following. Select Setting and then Wireless & networks Turn on Wi-Fi if it currently off. Select Wi-Fi settings. Click Add Wi-Fi network and then enter the following in the network window. In the box Network SSID: type in aps-hamilton In Security:  select 802.1x EAP In EAP Method: PEAP In the box labeled Identity:  please enter your hamilton network user name In the box labled Password:  please enter your hamilton network password Click Save Select on the newly created network aps-hamilton and select Connect.  Please note that it may takes a few trys from the Smart Device to connect to the Hamilton wireless network.  You will know that you are connected to the secure wireless when you see the wireless symbol in your status bar.  It will also show up under your listed networks as aps-hamilton and will state that it is connected. If you have problems connecting your Android to the secure wireless network, please stop by the Help Desk to recieve further assistance.
  • Connecting to the Guest Wireless Network Wireless For Bristol Center Visitors Bristol Center Guest Username and Password • Username:  bristol-guest • Password:  HC.Bristol Connecting With Mac OS X: Click on the airport icon at the top of the screen near the clock and click on ‘ap-hamilton’ in the drop-down list. Open a web browser (Firefox, Safari, etc.) and it will open the guest wireless access webpage. NOTE: You’ll likely get a certificate error message and will need to accept the certificate or continue to the webpage. Enter the guest username and password provided above and click Agree and login. You’ll now have internet access. Connecting With Windows XP, Vista, 7: Right-click on the wireless icon at the bottom of the screen and click on ‘View available wireless networks.’ (Or, do whatever you normally do to find a wireless network). Select ‘ap-hamilton’ and click ‘Connect.’ Open a web browser (Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.) and it will open the guest wireless access webpage. NOTE: You’ll likely get a certificate error message and will need to accept the certificate or continue to the webpage. Enter the guest username and password provided above and click Agree and login. You’ll now have internet access. Guest Wireless Access is Available in the Following Locations: Bristol Center Burke Library Science Center Kirner Johnson Siuda House (Admissions) Café Opus (McEwen) Buff and Blue Café How to Get Support If you have trouble connecting to or using the guest wireless network, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181 (or just x4181 from a campus phone). Please be sure to identify yourself as a guest or visitor to the college to ensure that you receive the proper technical support. Help Desk Hours Academic Year M-Fri:  8:30am – 10:00pm Sat –Sun:  10:00am – 10:00pm Summer Hours  M-Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm  
  • iPhone/iPod touch/iPad Wireless Configurating for Secure Wireless version 2.x – 4.x Click the Home button. Click on Settings. Click on Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi if off. Click Other. In Name type in aps-hamilton. Click Security and select WPA2 Enterprise. Click Other Network. Enter the User’s name and Password to the secure network in Username and Password. Click Join. NOTE: If the computer doesn’t join to the secure wireless it is due to incorrect entry or it is retaining an old setting such as ap-hamilton. To remove ap-hamilton go to networks and “Forget this network” then try configuring again for secure wireless.  
  • ITS & IC Lab Printer Installation for Mac OS X 10.5x-10.8.x Wireless For Personal Computers Back to Print Management in Public Labs Installing the Printer Installing the PaperCut Client Using the PaperCut Client NOTE: These instructions are for Macs running OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x. To verify that you are running Mac OS X 10.5.x – 10.7.x, click on the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen and select About This Mac. In the window that appears the Version listed should be 10.5.x – 10.7.x. If it is 10.3 or 10.4, please refer to the appropriate documentation for your version. screenshots If your computer is running 10.5.x – 10.7.x close the About This Mac window and proceed as follows: Installing the Printer On your Mac, click on the Apple Menu and open System Preferences. screenshot In System Preferences click on Print & Fax. screenshot In the Printing tab, click on the little plus sign ( ) in the left of the window. If the little plus sign is grayed out, click the lock icon below to authenticate and login to the system. screenshot The Add Printer window will open. Right-click (or control click) next to one of the icons on the toolbar. This will bring up a window with a list of available icons you can add to your toolbar. Drag the Advanced button on to the toolbar and click Done. screenshot Select the Advanced icon you just dragged to the toolbar and configure the following: Type: Windows Device: Another device URL: smb://hamilton-s/username:password@printx/printername       username = Your Hamilton network username       password = Your Hamilton network password       printername = Enter the appropriate name of the printer Name: Use same name as entered above for printername. screenshot Print Using: In the drop-down menu choose Select Printer Software and select the appropriate model (the print model name can be found on a white paper labeled on every printer underneath the printer name - e.g. LaserJet 4350). Click OK and then click Add. screenshot You will now be prompted to select the Installable Options for the printer. Please see the white label on the printer for the applicable configurations. Configure the options that are available on the printer and click Continue. In the example to the right, the printer was equipped with a Duplex Unit. Your printer may not have the same options and you should adjust the settings accordingly. screenshot The printer will be added and appear in your list of printers. It will also be set as the default printer. If you would like another printer to be the default printer, select its name in the drop-down list next to Default Printer in Print Dialog. If you are finished configuring printers, close the Print & Fax window. screenshot Back to Top Installing the PaperCut Client To install the PaperCut Client on your personal computer, the following system requirements must be met: Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (PowerPC and Intel both supported) 128 MB or greater RAM Hard Disk – 70 MB – full local installation The installer is located on the Software server.  Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect. screenshot Enter your network username and password. NOTE: Include hamilton-s as part of your user name (example: Hamilton-s\student1 ). Click on Connect. screenshot Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. screenshot Click on the PaperCut folder. Double-click on the PaperCut Mac Installer. screenshot In the window that appears, enter your network username and password. Click Connect. screenshot Click on Yes to install the PaperCut Client into your applications folder. screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see a variety of icons on your desktop and in your Dock. Restart your computer to complete the installation. screenshot From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences. Click on Accounts. screenshot Click on Login Items. screenshot Click on the . screenshot Navigate to Applications then PCClient. Click Add. screenshot Close the Accounts Window. You are ready to print. screenshot Back to Top Using the PaperCut Client Open the application from which you need to print. From the File menu, select Print. Chose the printer to which you want to print. NOTE: For 10.5.8 OS X users, you will see the screenshot below. Please enter your local credentials and check Remember this password in my keychain. Click OK. screenshot You’ll see the “cost” of your print job. Click on Print. screenshot At any time, you can see how much you’ve printed by clicking on the PCClient icon in the Dock. screenshot If you want to see more details, click on Details… screenshot Enter your network username and password. Click on Login. In addition to seeing the number of pages you’ve printed, you’ll also see your environmental impact. screenshot Back to Top
  • Policies - Wireless Networking Wireless Information Technology Services currently has wireless networks in all major buildings and outdoor areas on campus. The following are wireless policies and support procedures everyone must follow at the College. It is important to note the wireless network at Hamilton will not replace the wired infrastructure. The secure Hamilton wireless network is to be used only by faculty, staff and students at Hamilton. Wireless networking provides convenient access in many locations, albeit at a reduced speed. The following policies define how people use wireless networking at Hamilton and how ITS will support wireless networking. The most important factor involved in supporting a wireless network is the potential for other devices to interfere or cause problems with the operation of the wireless network. Many of the policies below address this issue. What is the Hamilton Wireless Network? A wireless network consists of access points and wireless adapters. The access point is connected to the "wired" network and sends out radio waves to wireless adapters laptops and other devices. Several access points are installed such that their signals overlap. This allows for uninterrupted service while the individual/laptop is mobile. The radio waves are transmitted at 2.4GHz and allow the mobile units (laptops, PDAs, etc) to connect to the wired network. Although wireless network speeds are slower than the wired network, it is sufficient for most applications. Hamilton is currently using Cisco architecture based on the 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n (802.11n in select locations) wireless standards. Depending on the environment, 802.11b/g/n signals can travel up to 300 meters (802.11g signals are shorter). However, the farther you are from the access point the slower the transmission speed. Where can I use Wireless Networking? ITS has installed secure wireless networks in all buildings and outdoor areas around campus in the summer of 2007. How much does it cost? You will need a laptop and a compatible 802.11b/g or 802.11n wireless networking adapter. Most new laptop computers have wireless network adapters installed by default. The college store has wireless adapters for sale.  Other electronic stores also sell wireless network adapters.   What wireless adapters are supported? You are free to use any 802.11b/g/n compliant wireless adapter, however, ITS may only be able to provide limited support for certain adapters if you do not have the proper software or documentation.  What things are prohibited? Only ITS staff are allowed to install wireless access points. The Apple AirPort Station for example, is NOT permitted on campus. This ban INCLUDES any wireless equipped Macintosh configured to act as an access station. Again, the adapter is permitted, but the access point or any wireless device acting as an access point is NOT permitted.   Can I get help setting this up? Instructions are available to configure your wireless network adapter. If you need further assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181. Policies All campus users are subject to the following wireless guidelines as well as existing guidelines for the wired network. The wireless network is an extension of the existing network and therefore falls under the control and supervision of the ITS department. Due to the complex nature of wireless technologies it is imperative that users of the wireless network follow the guidelines and policies outlined in this document. Wireless networks are NOT a replacement for wired networks. The purpose of the wireless network is to extend the wired network by providing Web browsing and e-mail access in areas of transient use such as common areas. Wireless networks have a much smaller bandwidth than wired networks; therefore, applications that require a large bandwidth may overload the wireless network. Wireless networks work best when the number of users is limited - the more users, the smaller the share of the bandwidth available to each. Only wireless access points installed and managed by ITS will be allowed for use on the Hamilton wireless network. Students and faculty are not permitted to install their own wireless networking equipment. Departments wishing to implement a wireless network must notify the ITS department. ITS will survey the site and determine the feasibility of a wireless connection. Only access points pre-evaluated and installed by ITS will be used. ITS will publish and maintain a current list of acceptable devices on the ITS website. Certain other "wireless" devices also use the same 2.4 GHz frequency band and can cause interference to users of the wireless network. These interferences can be intermittent and very difficult to diagnose. Some of these are: other IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth wireless devices, cordless phones and audio speakers. ITS needs help from all members of the campus community in minimizing the potential interference from those devices. ITS requests that use of all other 2.4 GHz devices be discontinued in Hamilton College owned buildings. We will not actively scan the airspace for potential interfering devices however, ITS reserves the right to restrict the use of all 2.4 GHz radio devices in all buildings and all outdoor spaces on the Hamilton College campus. In cases where the device is being used for a specific class application, ITS will work with faculty to determine whether there are circumstances under which use of the device may still be accommodated without causing interference to other wireless network users. If you think you have an existing system that may use 2.4 GHz radios for transmission please email ITS at: ns@hamilton.edu
  • Print Driver Installation for Mac OS X 10.4.x-10.8.x Wireless For Personal Computers NOTE: These instructions must be followed before proceeding to install the printer and Papercut Client. The installer is located on the Software server. Click on Go and then Connect to Server. Enter software for the Server Address. Click on Connect.     Enter your network username and password. Click on Connect. Click on SW Depot. Click on OK. Click on the HP P4010 Series -Mac folder. Double-click on the HP_LJP4010_P4510Series_CD1.dmg In the window that appears, click Open. In the next window that appears, double-click the printer icon. Click Continue. In the next window, be sure to Agree to the terms of the software license agreement. Select the Macintosh HD drive and click Continue. This will prompt you to enter your Macintosh credentials. Click OK. You have successfully installed the print driver and can now follow the documentation for installing the printer and PaperCut Client located here: https://my.hamilton.edu/information-technology-services/resource-center/its-ic-lab-printer-installation-for-mac-os-x-10-5x-10-7-x
  • Secure Wireless - Mac OS 10.5 & 10.6 Wireless For Macintosh Laptops Only NOTE: If you are not on the Hamilton campus please go through the step-by-step instructions until you come to the stop sign. Then when you arrive on campus you can complete the last few step to connect to our secure wireless network.  If you are on campus please proceed through all the instructions in the document. Configuration System Preferences Click on the Apple menu icon in the upper-left corner of the screen and open System Preferences. Click on the Network icon near the middle of the window. Click on the   button in the lower left of the screen and click on Set Service Order. Click and drag AirPort to the top of the Service Order list. Click OK and then Apply. In the left column, click on Airport. Click on Advanced. Select 802.1x in the menu row. Click on the button in the bottom left corner and click Add User Profile to create a new profile.  Name the profile Hamilton Secure. In the box labeled User Name: type your network ID (this is the same as your e-mail name (without @hamilton.edu). In the box labeled Password: type in your network password (this is usually the same as your e-mail password). In the box labeled Authentication: check the box to enable PEAP and UNCHECK TTLS In the box labeled Wireless Network: type aps-hamilton. In the box labeled Security Type: select WPA2 Enterprise 5. Select TCP/IP in the menu row. For Configure IPv6, select Off. Click OK and then Apply. If AirPort is not already on, click the Turn AirPort On button. Under Location, click on Automatic and select Edit Locations. NOTE: If your preference is locked (see the lock icon in the lower left corner), you must unlock it by clicking on it.  The ID and password it requests are those that you enter when your first boot your computer. Click the plus ( )to create a new location and call it Hamilton. Then click Done. Under Location make sure it says Hamilton otherwise click the location and select Hamilton. Click Advanced. IMPORTANT NOTE: When using the location feature you will need to be mindful of your physical location. When you are at Hamilton College please use the location called Hamilton; otherwise, revert back to Automatic when physically off-campus with your laptop. Select Airport in the menu row. Click on the icon to add a new Preferred Network. Type in the Network Name: aps-hamilton. In the option labeled Security: select WPA2 Enterprise. Type in your Hamilton Network user name & password in the appropriate fields.  This is the user ID and password you use to access your ESS or SSS folders.  It is often the same as your e-mail ID and password. Select Hamilton Secure in 802.1x. Click Add. If you have more than one network listed in your Preferred Networks, click and drag aps-hamilton to the top of the Preferred Networks list. Click OK. Click Apply. Close System Preferences. NOTE: If you are pre-configuring your laptop at home for the Hamilton wireless network please stop here, otherwise you can continue to step 13.  When you arrive on campus turn on your computer and it will automatically attempt to connect to aps-hamilton (provided Airport is on).  You should then be prompted to verify the security certificate for our secure network as shown below (starting with step 13).  In the event you cannot connect to our wireless network while on campus, please contact the Help Desk for assistance at 315-859-4181.   If you are on campus, you should see a prompt to verify your Certificate.  Please click on Show Certificate. Check Always trust “acs-07.hamilton.edu”. Click Continue. Type your computer password if/when prompted.  This is the password you normally enter when you first boot your computer. You are now connected to the secure wireless network.  
  • Secure Wireless Configuration Wireless Configuring your computer for a secure wireless connection:   Windows XP - Employee Hamilton-owned computers   Windows XP - Students and Employee personal computers (Home and Pro, not authenticated to the Windows domain)   Windows Vista   Windows 7   Macintosh OS 10.5.x and 10.6.x   Macintosh OS 10.7 Configuring your mobile device for a secure wireless connection: No matter what cell phone carrier you plan on using please make sure the device has the following specifications. 3G data and voice capabilities. Bluetooth support - allows you to connect a bluetooth head set while driving. USB connectivity - allows you to charge your device and sync up data with your computer. Wi-Fi enabled - allows you to connect at faster speeds than your cell phone carrier's data network General Wirelesss Configuration Settings for Your Mobile Device Use these settings to configure your mobile device to use Hamilton's secure wireless network. SSID: aps-hamilton Security: WPA2-Enterprise Authentication: PEAP Login: Use your Hamilton network Username and Password. Device specific setup instructions: Android Blackberry - Please be aware that some Blackberry devices are not wi-fi capable iTouch/iPhone Windows Mobile To configure your mobile device for e-mail and calendar access please click here.
  • Secure Wireless Setup - Windows 7 Wireless For Personal Computers To begin, left-click on the Wireless icon in the taskbar. Select Open Network and Sharing Center in the menu that pops up. In the Network and Sharing Center, select Set up a new connection or network. Select Manually Connect to a wireless network in the window that appears. In the screen that appears, type aps-hamilton in the Network Name field and select WPA2-Enterprise and AES from the pull-down menus. When finished, left-click the Next button. After you see Successfully added aps-hamilton, left-click Change Connection settings. Ensure the two checkboxes labeled Connect Automatically when the network is in range and Connect even if the network is not broadcasting its name (SSID) are checked.  Now click on the Security tab. In the Security tab, check Remember my credentials for this connection each time I’m logged in. Click Advanced Settings. Check Specify Authentication Mode. Select User Authenication in the pull-down menu. Click OK. Click on Settings next to “Microsoft: Protected EAP [PEAP]” Make sure “Validate Server Certificate” and “Connect to these servers:” are checked and type “acs-07.hamilton.edu” in the field below.  Thereafter, click the checkbox by “Equifax Secure Certificate Authority”. Finish by clicking Configure next to “Secured password [EAP-MSCHAP v2]” Uncheck “Automatically use my Windows logon name and password…” and click OK. Click OK. Also click OK in all remaining dialogue boxes. NOTE: If you are pre-configuring your laptop at home to prepare it for the Hamilton wireless network please stop here, otherwise you can continue to step 18.  When you arrive on campus, your laptop should automatically attempt to connect to aps-hamilton.  When it finds our network you will be prompted to log in using your Hamilton ID and your password as shown in steps 18-21 below.  In the event you cannot connect to our wireless network while on campus, please contact the Help Desk for assistance at 315-859-4181.   You should notice a popup balloon in the lower-right hand corner that says “Additional information is required to connect to aps-hamilton.”  Left-click on this balloon If you are a student, please enter “HAMILTON-S\” in the first field and your password in the second. Left-click on OK when finished. You should now be connected to the internet.
  • Secure Wireless Setup - Windows 8 Wireless   For Personal Computers 1. To begin, left-click on the Wireless icon in the taskbar. 2. Select Open Network and Sharing Center in the menu that pops up. 3. In the Network and Sharing Center, select Set up a new connection or network. 4. Select Manually Connect to a wireless network in the window that appears. 5. In the screen that appears, type aps-hamilton in the Network Name field and select WPA-Enterprise and AES from the pull-down menus. When finished, left-click the Next button. 6. After you see Successfully added aps-hamilton, left-click Change Connection settings. 7. Ensure the two checkboxes labeled Connect Automatically when the network is in range and Connect even if the network is not broadcasting its name (SSID) are checked.  Now click on the Security tab. 8. In the Security tab, check Remember my credentials for this connection each time I’m logged in. 9. Click Advanced Settings. 10. Check Specify Authentication Mode. 11. Select User Authenication in the pull-down menu. 12. Click OK. 13. Click on Settings next to “Microsoft: Protected EAP [PEAP]” 14. Make sure “Validate Server Certificate” and “Connect to these servers:” are checked and type “acs-07.hamilton.edu” in the field below. 15. Thereafter, scroll down the list and check “GeoTrust Global CA” and "GoDaddy Class 2 Certification Authority." Finish by clicking Configure next to “Secured password [EAP-MSCHAP v2]”Uncheck “Automatically use my Windows logon name and password…” and click OK. 16. Also click OK in all remaining dialogue boxes. NOTE: If you are pre-configuring your laptop at home to prepare it for the Hamilton wireless network please stop here, otherwise you can continue to step 17.  When you arrive on campus, your laptop should automatically attempt to connect to aps-hamilton.  When it finds our network you will be prompted to log in using your Hamilton ID and your password as shown in steps 17-20 below.  In the event you cannot connect to our wireless network while on campus, please contact the Help Desk for assistance at 315-859-4181. 17. You should notice a popup balloon in the lower-right hand corner that says “Additional information is required to connect to aps-hamilton.”  Left-click on this balloon 18. If you are a student, please enter “HAMILTON-S\username” (replace "username" with your Hamilton username)  in the first field and your password in the second.    19. Left-click on OK when finished. 20. You should now be connected to the internet.  
  • Secure Wireless Setup - Windows Vista Wireless For Personal Computers NOTE: If you are not on the Hamilton campus please go through the step-by-step instructions until you come to the stop sign. Then when you arrive on campus you can complete the last few step to connect to our secure wireless network. If you are on campus please proceed through all the instructions in the document. Go to Start menu and open Control Panel. Open Network Sharing Center. On the left taskbar in the window that appears, select Manage Wireless Networks. Click Add. Click Manually Create a network profile. For Network name (SSID): type aps-hamilton For Security type:, select WPA-Enterprise. For Encryption Type:, select AES. Check the box Connect even if this network is not broadcasting. Click Next (see below). Select Change Connection Settings. Click on the Security Tab. Uncheck Cache user info. Click Settings. Check Connect to servers and type acs-07.hamilton.edu Scroll down list and check “Equifax Secure Certificate Authority”. Click Configure. Uncheck “Automatically use my windows logon name and password”. Click OK. NOTE: If you are pre-configuring your laptop at home to prepare it for the Hamilton wireless network please stop here, otherwise you can continue to step 7.  When you arrive on campus, your laptop should automatically attempt to connect to aps-hamilton.  When it finds our network you will be prompted to log in using your Hamilton ID and your password as shown in steps 7-9 below.  In the event you cannot connect to our wireless network while on campus, please contact the Help Desk for assistance at 315-859-4181. Refresh network list and click on Wireless taskbar message to connect.   Enter your username, password, and domain (Hamilton-D for employees, Hamilton-s for students) and click OK.   You should see a Wireless Taskbar message indicating that you are connected to the network.  
  • Secure Wireless Setup - Windows XP for Employees Wireless For Institutional Computers Connected to Hamilton’s Network This document explains how to connect a Hamilton-owned Windows XP computer to the Hamilton Secure Wireless network.  If you are attempting to connect a personally-owned Windows XP computer to the secure wireless, please refer to the document HTO-SecureWinPersonal-XP.pdf. Verify that you have Service Pack 3 on your Windows XP computer.  Right-click on My Computer (either on your desktop or in your Start Menu) and click on Properties.  In the System Properties window that appears, make sure the General tab is selected.  Your Windows version (along with any Service Pack information) should be listed under the System section.  If you do not have Service Pack 3 installed, you will need to do that first before continuing with these instructions. Please refer to http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/learn-how-to-install-windows-xp-service-pack-3-sp3 for instructions on how to install Service Pack 3 for Windows XP. Click on the Start button and then on Run. Next to Open, type control netconnections and click OK. In the Network Connections window, right-click on Wireless Network Connection and click on Properties. Click on the Wireless Networks tab.  If the Wireless Networks tab is missing, it is likely that your wireless device’s vendor client is managing the wireless connection.  You will need to disable that client to restore control of the wireless device back to Windows before continuing. Make sure that Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings is checked, and click the Add button. Under the Association tab, configure as follows: Next to Network name (SSID), enter aps-hamilton Check the box next to Connect even if this network is not broadcasting. Next to Network Authentication, select WPA2 from dropdown (if available).  If WPA2 is not available, select WPA instead. Next to Data Encryption, select AES from the dropdown. Under the Authentication tab, configure as follows: Next to EAP type, select Protected EAP (PEAP) from the drop-down. Click on the Properties button. In the Protected EAP Properties window, configure as follows: Check Connect to these servers: and enter acs-07.hamilton.edu Under Trusted Root Certificate Authorities, scroll down through the list and check Equifax Secure Certificate Authority Next to Select Authentication Method, click on the Configure button. Verify that Automatically use my windows logon name and password is checked, and click OK. Click OK to close out of each window that is still open. After a minute or two, a popup message should appear in the lower right corner of the screen indicating that you are now connected to aps-hamilton.  Your laptop should now connect to Hamilton’s Secure Wireless network automatically whenever you are within range of the network.
  • Secure Wireless Setup - Windows XP Personal Wireless
  • Secure Wireless Setup for Mac OS 10.7.X - 10.8.X Wireless NOTE: If you are following these directions from an off-campus location, please go through these step-by-step instructions until you come to the STOP sign. You cannot complete the steps that follow it until you arrive on campus. When you do arrive, you may complete the final steps to connect to our secure wireless network. Please disregard the STOP sign if you are configuring your wireless connection  on campus. Click on the Apple icon in the upper-left-hand corner and select System Preferences. Select the Network Control Panel.                                  Select Wi-Fi. Select Edit Locations under the Location pull-down menu. Click the Plus icon in the lower-left-hand corner. Replace "Untitled" with Hamilton. Click Done. NOTE: When you are on campus, please use the "Hamilton" location; otherwise, select "Automatic" when you are off-campus with your laptop. Select Join Other Network... under the Network Name pull-down menu. Configure the Find and Join a Wi-Fi Network window in the following way: Type aps-hamilton in the Network Name field. Select WPA2 Enterprise in the Security pull-down menu. Enter your Hamilton Username (e.g. ahamilto) and Password in the appropriate fields. The Remember this network checkbox should be checked. Click Join.    NOTE: If you are pre-configuring your laptop at home for the Hamilton wireless network, please click the Apply button and close System Preferences. If you are on campus, turn on your computer and continue at step 10. You should then be prompted to verify the security certificate for our secure network as shown below. In the event you cannot connect to our wireless network while on campus, please contact the Help Desk for assistance at 315-859-4181. The Verify Certificate prompt will appear--click Continue. A prompt will ask you to enter your password--type in your Computer Username and Password. Click Update Settings. Click Apply in the lower-right-hand corner of the Network Control Panel. Exit System Preferences. You are now connected to the secure wireless network.
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