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.
Configuring my Mobile Device for HillConnect E-mail
Cell Phone ITS will provide documentation and generic settings for configuring your mobile device/smart phone to connect to HillConnect services (HillMail, HillCal) to the Hamilton Wireless network. We recommend you refer to the Google Mobile Device support pages for your specific device and to the documentation provided by your wireless carrier (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint) or/and your smart phone manufacturer (iPhone/Android/Blackberry/Windows Mobile).
This page details configuring your mobile device to synchronize it with your HillConnect e-mail and calendar. Visit our secure wireless page to configure your mobile device to use Hamilton's secure wireless network.
Configuring Your Mobile Device
Google supports the following devices for e-mail and calendar access. The ITS Help Desk is happy to take your call (x4181), but we have no way to guarantee that HillConnect and Hamilton's wireless network will be compatible with all smart phones and mobile devices.
Please read this first: What's the difference between Google Sync and IMAP
Device
Google Sync Setup
IMAP Setup
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Google Sync
BlackBerry IMAP Note: Gmail IMAP access is not officially supported for BlackBerry devices at this time.
iPhone/iPod Touch
iPhone Google Sync
iPhone IMAP
Google Android
Android Google Sync
Palm Pre/Pixie
Use device Web browser
Palm OS
Not officially supported by Google
Windows Mobile
Window Mobile Google Sync
Windows Mobile IMAP
Return to HillConnect Homepage
Employee Cellular Plan
Cell Phone
Hamilton College Cellular Phone Guidelines
Hamilton College recognizes that cellular telephone service is a valuable tool for business purposes. However, use of cellular phone service is not intended to replace College telephone service.
Cellular phones are available for conducting College business if approval has been granted to you by your Deprtment Supervisor, a Senior Staff Member and the VP of Information Technlogy Services.
Please contact The Business Office at x4315 to obtain Policies and Procedure Information or view it on the Hamilton College Business Office web page.
Network Information Hotline: 315-859-4050
Phone (from on-campus): x5NET (x5638)
Fax: 315-859-4185
You can e-mail the Network Services Team at: ns@hamilton.edu
Google Sync versus IMAP
Cell Phone
Return to configuring my mobile device
Return to HillConnect Homepage
Sync
Supports push technology which delivers data to your device as new data is available.
There is a single setup for e-mail, calendar, and contacts.
The setup is easy.
Most devices support only one sync account.
Depending on your device, any push connection may use more power than fetching data at scheduled intervals. In some cases the difference in power usage may have a noticeable impact on your phone's battery life. To save battery life, turn off push and set device to fetch data every 30 to 60 minutes.
Beta software.
IMAP
Supports pull technology which fetches data at a scheduled interval set by the user.
One setup for e-mail and a separate setup for calendar and contacts.
The setup is easy.
Devices support multiple accounts.
Pull technology allows you to set the interval to fetch new data and therefore improving your phone's battery life.
HillConnect Resources
Cell Phone
Hamilton's e-mail system is HillConnect, powered by Google.
The information provided below is designed to address some of the more common questions related to using your e-mail account at Hamilton College. If you have specific questions regarding the functionality or your account (e.g. how to create "groups"), please try using the Help feature built-in to your HillConnect account (click on the "gear" icon in the upper right corner of your HillConnect e-mail screen). If you find that to be insufficient, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181.
Topics Covered
Requesting an e-mail account
Activating your HillConnect account
Accessing your e-mail via the Web
Using your HillConnect account
About the HillConnect environment
Changing your existing password
Forgotten password
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail client application
Configuring your mobile device
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
Graduate E-mail Account FAQ
Requesting an e-mail account
New Student Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for students when they are admitted. Consequently, there should never be a need for a student to request an e-mail account for their own personal use.
New Employee Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for employees when we receive official notification from Human Resources. New faculty accounts are created when we receive official notification from the Dean of Faculty office.
Temporary Employee Accounts: To request a temporary employee account, please complete the form found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/survey-manager/survey?id=1304. Please notify ITS as far in advance as possible when requesting an account as there are several processes that must take place to ensure your temp has access to all the resources he/she will need.
Departmental Accounts: Accounts for departmental use can be requested by contacting Debby Quayle at x4031 or by e-mail at dquayle@hamilton.edu.
Organizational Accounts: Student organizations can request accounts when they register on the Student Activities web site. If the organization elects not to register, they must have an employee/faculty sponsor.
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Activating Your HillConnect Account
Your Hamilton e-mail account must be activated before it can be used. Instrucstions can be found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/youraccount
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via the web
Regardless of whether you are off campus or on campus you can check your e-mail from any computer as long as it has access to the Internet (World Wide Web). Once you are connected to the Internet, point your browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.) to http://hillconnect.hamilton.edu.
You can also access your e-mail via the e-mail channel in My Hamilton at http://my.hamilton.edu.
Back to top
Using Your HillConnect Account
About the HillConnect Environment
Mac/Windows
Understanding conversations
Google Apps Overview Video
How to set up forwarding in HillConnect
From Google
How to Configure Filters
From Lynda.com
To view these videos, please email learnit@hamilton.edu for an account
Gmail Essentials Video
Calendar Essentials Video
Changing your existing password
There are two ways to change your password. The Change Password Form allows you to enter a new e-mail password that will also become your new network password. The Synchronize Password link will use your existing network password and will make your e-mail password match it.
Change Password Form: Changes your e-mail password and your ESS/SSS at the same time.
Synchronize Password Form: Changing your HillConnect Password to Match Your ESS/SSS Password.
Forgotten Password
Current students and employees need to contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181 or e-mail us at helpdesk@hamilton.edu for assistance. Instructions for other members of the Hamilton Community.
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail software application
You can access your Hamilton e-mail account using e-mail client software that supports the IMAP mail protocol. ITS supports the use of Mozilla Thunderbird and provides comprehensive documentation for configuring and using Thunderbird. College-owned computers for employees have Thunderbird installed and configured for the computer's user. If you want to install and configure Thunderbird on your personal computer to access your e-mail please contact the ITS Help Desk.
Thunderbird
Installing & Configuring for HillConnect E-mail
Outlook
How to Configure Microsoft Outlook 2010
Apple Mail
How to Configure Apple Mail
Windows Mail
How to Configure Windows Mail
Others
If you are comfortable using another e-mail program without support from ITS, you can use the generic settings below as a guide for setting up one of these e-mail clients. If you need further assistance, use the Help feature in the program or refer to the support webster for the respective software company.
Settings for any client
Configuring Your Mobile Devices
Configuring my mobile device for mail, calendar, and contacts
Back to top
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
The Hamilton ListServ system allows you to quickly send an e-mail to a group of individuals, such as a club or organization, the entire campus community, or certain class year of students. The ListServ groups for the entire campus, all students, all faculty, all employees, or a particular class year are mass mailing lists which are subject to certain policies. For more information on mass mailing policies and how to use ListServ, see the information on our ListServ web page:
ListServ Mailing List Info
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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.
Configuring my Mobile Device for HillConnect E-mail
Email ITS will provide documentation and generic settings for configuring your mobile device/smart phone to connect to HillConnect services (HillMail, HillCal) to the Hamilton Wireless network. We recommend you refer to the Google Mobile Device support pages for your specific device and to the documentation provided by your wireless carrier (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint) or/and your smart phone manufacturer (iPhone/Android/Blackberry/Windows Mobile).
This page details configuring your mobile device to synchronize it with your HillConnect e-mail and calendar. Visit our secure wireless page to configure your mobile device to use Hamilton's secure wireless network.
Configuring Your Mobile Device
Google supports the following devices for e-mail and calendar access. The ITS Help Desk is happy to take your call (x4181), but we have no way to guarantee that HillConnect and Hamilton's wireless network will be compatible with all smart phones and mobile devices.
Please read this first: What's the difference between Google Sync and IMAP
Device
Google Sync Setup
IMAP Setup
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Google Sync
BlackBerry IMAP Note: Gmail IMAP access is not officially supported for BlackBerry devices at this time.
iPhone/iPod Touch
iPhone Google Sync
iPhone IMAP
Google Android
Android Google Sync
Palm Pre/Pixie
Use device Web browser
Palm OS
Not officially supported by Google
Windows Mobile
Window Mobile Google Sync
Windows Mobile IMAP
Return to HillConnect Homepage
Google Sync versus IMAP
Email
Return to configuring my mobile device
Return to HillConnect Homepage
Sync
Supports push technology which delivers data to your device as new data is available.
There is a single setup for e-mail, calendar, and contacts.
The setup is easy.
Most devices support only one sync account.
Depending on your device, any push connection may use more power than fetching data at scheduled intervals. In some cases the difference in power usage may have a noticeable impact on your phone's battery life. To save battery life, turn off push and set device to fetch data every 30 to 60 minutes.
Beta software.
IMAP
Supports pull technology which fetches data at a scheduled interval set by the user.
One setup for e-mail and a separate setup for calendar and contacts.
The setup is easy.
Devices support multiple accounts.
Pull technology allows you to set the interval to fetch new data and therefore improving your phone's battery life.
HillConnect Resources
Email
Hamilton's e-mail system is HillConnect, powered by Google.
The information provided below is designed to address some of the more common questions related to using your e-mail account at Hamilton College. If you have specific questions regarding the functionality or your account (e.g. how to create "groups"), please try using the Help feature built-in to your HillConnect account (click on the "gear" icon in the upper right corner of your HillConnect e-mail screen). If you find that to be insufficient, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181.
Topics Covered
Requesting an e-mail account
Activating your HillConnect account
Accessing your e-mail via the Web
Using your HillConnect account
About the HillConnect environment
Changing your existing password
Forgotten password
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail client application
Configuring your mobile device
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
Graduate E-mail Account FAQ
Requesting an e-mail account
New Student Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for students when they are admitted. Consequently, there should never be a need for a student to request an e-mail account for their own personal use.
New Employee Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for employees when we receive official notification from Human Resources. New faculty accounts are created when we receive official notification from the Dean of Faculty office.
Temporary Employee Accounts: To request a temporary employee account, please complete the form found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/survey-manager/survey?id=1304. Please notify ITS as far in advance as possible when requesting an account as there are several processes that must take place to ensure your temp has access to all the resources he/she will need.
Departmental Accounts: Accounts for departmental use can be requested by contacting Debby Quayle at x4031 or by e-mail at dquayle@hamilton.edu.
Organizational Accounts: Student organizations can request accounts when they register on the Student Activities web site. If the organization elects not to register, they must have an employee/faculty sponsor.
Back to top
Activating Your HillConnect Account
Your Hamilton e-mail account must be activated before it can be used. Instrucstions can be found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/youraccount
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via the web
Regardless of whether you are off campus or on campus you can check your e-mail from any computer as long as it has access to the Internet (World Wide Web). Once you are connected to the Internet, point your browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.) to http://hillconnect.hamilton.edu.
You can also access your e-mail via the e-mail channel in My Hamilton at http://my.hamilton.edu.
Back to top
Using Your HillConnect Account
About the HillConnect Environment
Mac/Windows
Understanding conversations
Google Apps Overview Video
How to set up forwarding in HillConnect
From Google
How to Configure Filters
From Lynda.com
To view these videos, please email learnit@hamilton.edu for an account
Gmail Essentials Video
Calendar Essentials Video
Changing your existing password
There are two ways to change your password. The Change Password Form allows you to enter a new e-mail password that will also become your new network password. The Synchronize Password link will use your existing network password and will make your e-mail password match it.
Change Password Form: Changes your e-mail password and your ESS/SSS at the same time.
Synchronize Password Form: Changing your HillConnect Password to Match Your ESS/SSS Password.
Forgotten Password
Current students and employees need to contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181 or e-mail us at helpdesk@hamilton.edu for assistance. Instructions for other members of the Hamilton Community.
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail software application
You can access your Hamilton e-mail account using e-mail client software that supports the IMAP mail protocol. ITS supports the use of Mozilla Thunderbird and provides comprehensive documentation for configuring and using Thunderbird. College-owned computers for employees have Thunderbird installed and configured for the computer's user. If you want to install and configure Thunderbird on your personal computer to access your e-mail please contact the ITS Help Desk.
Thunderbird
Installing & Configuring for HillConnect E-mail
Outlook
How to Configure Microsoft Outlook 2010
Apple Mail
How to Configure Apple Mail
Windows Mail
How to Configure Windows Mail
Others
If you are comfortable using another e-mail program without support from ITS, you can use the generic settings below as a guide for setting up one of these e-mail clients. If you need further assistance, use the Help feature in the program or refer to the support webster for the respective software company.
Settings for any client
Configuring Your Mobile Devices
Configuring my mobile device for mail, calendar, and contacts
Back to top
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
The Hamilton ListServ system allows you to quickly send an e-mail to a group of individuals, such as a club or organization, the entire campus community, or certain class year of students. The ListServ groups for the entire campus, all students, all faculty, all employees, or a particular class year are mass mailing lists which are subject to certain policies. For more information on mass mailing policies and how to use ListServ, see the information on our ListServ web page:
ListServ Mailing List Info
Back to top
Configuring my Mobile Device for HillConnect E-mail
HillCal ITS will provide documentation and generic settings for configuring your mobile device/smart phone to connect to HillConnect services (HillMail, HillCal) to the Hamilton Wireless network. We recommend you refer to the Google Mobile Device support pages for your specific device and to the documentation provided by your wireless carrier (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint) or/and your smart phone manufacturer (iPhone/Android/Blackberry/Windows Mobile).
This page details configuring your mobile device to synchronize it with your HillConnect e-mail and calendar. Visit our secure wireless page to configure your mobile device to use Hamilton's secure wireless network.
Configuring Your Mobile Device
Google supports the following devices for e-mail and calendar access. The ITS Help Desk is happy to take your call (x4181), but we have no way to guarantee that HillConnect and Hamilton's wireless network will be compatible with all smart phones and mobile devices.
Please read this first: What's the difference between Google Sync and IMAP
Device
Google Sync Setup
IMAP Setup
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Google Sync
BlackBerry IMAP Note: Gmail IMAP access is not officially supported for BlackBerry devices at this time.
iPhone/iPod Touch
iPhone Google Sync
iPhone IMAP
Google Android
Android Google Sync
Palm Pre/Pixie
Use device Web browser
Palm OS
Not officially supported by Google
Windows Mobile
Window Mobile Google Sync
Windows Mobile IMAP
Return to HillConnect Homepage
Configuring my Mobile Device for HillConnect E-mail
HillConnect ITS will provide documentation and generic settings for configuring your mobile device/smart phone to connect to HillConnect services (HillMail, HillCal) to the Hamilton Wireless network. We recommend you refer to the Google Mobile Device support pages for your specific device and to the documentation provided by your wireless carrier (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint) or/and your smart phone manufacturer (iPhone/Android/Blackberry/Windows Mobile).
This page details configuring your mobile device to synchronize it with your HillConnect e-mail and calendar. Visit our secure wireless page to configure your mobile device to use Hamilton's secure wireless network.
Configuring Your Mobile Device
Google supports the following devices for e-mail and calendar access. The ITS Help Desk is happy to take your call (x4181), but we have no way to guarantee that HillConnect and Hamilton's wireless network will be compatible with all smart phones and mobile devices.
Please read this first: What's the difference between Google Sync and IMAP
Device
Google Sync Setup
IMAP Setup
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Google Sync
BlackBerry IMAP Note: Gmail IMAP access is not officially supported for BlackBerry devices at this time.
iPhone/iPod Touch
iPhone Google Sync
iPhone IMAP
Google Android
Android Google Sync
Palm Pre/Pixie
Use device Web browser
Palm OS
Not officially supported by Google
Windows Mobile
Window Mobile Google Sync
Windows Mobile IMAP
Return to HillConnect Homepage
HillConnect Resources
HillConnect
Hamilton's e-mail system is HillConnect, powered by Google.
The information provided below is designed to address some of the more common questions related to using your e-mail account at Hamilton College. If you have specific questions regarding the functionality or your account (e.g. how to create "groups"), please try using the Help feature built-in to your HillConnect account (click on the "gear" icon in the upper right corner of your HillConnect e-mail screen). If you find that to be insufficient, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181.
Topics Covered
Requesting an e-mail account
Activating your HillConnect account
Accessing your e-mail via the Web
Using your HillConnect account
About the HillConnect environment
Changing your existing password
Forgotten password
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail client application
Configuring your mobile device
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
Graduate E-mail Account FAQ
Requesting an e-mail account
New Student Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for students when they are admitted. Consequently, there should never be a need for a student to request an e-mail account for their own personal use.
New Employee Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for employees when we receive official notification from Human Resources. New faculty accounts are created when we receive official notification from the Dean of Faculty office.
Temporary Employee Accounts: To request a temporary employee account, please complete the form found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/survey-manager/survey?id=1304. Please notify ITS as far in advance as possible when requesting an account as there are several processes that must take place to ensure your temp has access to all the resources he/she will need.
Departmental Accounts: Accounts for departmental use can be requested by contacting Debby Quayle at x4031 or by e-mail at dquayle@hamilton.edu.
Organizational Accounts: Student organizations can request accounts when they register on the Student Activities web site. If the organization elects not to register, they must have an employee/faculty sponsor.
Back to top
Activating Your HillConnect Account
Your Hamilton e-mail account must be activated before it can be used. Instrucstions can be found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/youraccount
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via the web
Regardless of whether you are off campus or on campus you can check your e-mail from any computer as long as it has access to the Internet (World Wide Web). Once you are connected to the Internet, point your browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.) to http://hillconnect.hamilton.edu.
You can also access your e-mail via the e-mail channel in My Hamilton at http://my.hamilton.edu.
Back to top
Using Your HillConnect Account
About the HillConnect Environment
Mac/Windows
Understanding conversations
Google Apps Overview Video
How to set up forwarding in HillConnect
From Google
How to Configure Filters
From Lynda.com
To view these videos, please email learnit@hamilton.edu for an account
Gmail Essentials Video
Calendar Essentials Video
Changing your existing password
There are two ways to change your password. The Change Password Form allows you to enter a new e-mail password that will also become your new network password. The Synchronize Password link will use your existing network password and will make your e-mail password match it.
Change Password Form: Changes your e-mail password and your ESS/SSS at the same time.
Synchronize Password Form: Changing your HillConnect Password to Match Your ESS/SSS Password.
Forgotten Password
Current students and employees need to contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181 or e-mail us at helpdesk@hamilton.edu for assistance. Instructions for other members of the Hamilton Community.
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail software application
You can access your Hamilton e-mail account using e-mail client software that supports the IMAP mail protocol. ITS supports the use of Mozilla Thunderbird and provides comprehensive documentation for configuring and using Thunderbird. College-owned computers for employees have Thunderbird installed and configured for the computer's user. If you want to install and configure Thunderbird on your personal computer to access your e-mail please contact the ITS Help Desk.
Thunderbird
Installing & Configuring for HillConnect E-mail
Outlook
How to Configure Microsoft Outlook 2010
Apple Mail
How to Configure Apple Mail
Windows Mail
How to Configure Windows Mail
Others
If you are comfortable using another e-mail program without support from ITS, you can use the generic settings below as a guide for setting up one of these e-mail clients. If you need further assistance, use the Help feature in the program or refer to the support webster for the respective software company.
Settings for any client
Configuring Your Mobile Devices
Configuring my mobile device for mail, calendar, and contacts
Back to top
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
The Hamilton ListServ system allows you to quickly send an e-mail to a group of individuals, such as a club or organization, the entire campus community, or certain class year of students. The ListServ groups for the entire campus, all students, all faculty, all employees, or a particular class year are mass mailing lists which are subject to certain policies. For more information on mass mailing policies and how to use ListServ, see the information on our ListServ web page:
ListServ Mailing List Info
Back to top
Configuring my Mobile Device for HillConnect E-mail
HillMail ITS will provide documentation and generic settings for configuring your mobile device/smart phone to connect to HillConnect services (HillMail, HillCal) to the Hamilton Wireless network. We recommend you refer to the Google Mobile Device support pages for your specific device and to the documentation provided by your wireless carrier (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint) or/and your smart phone manufacturer (iPhone/Android/Blackberry/Windows Mobile).
This page details configuring your mobile device to synchronize it with your HillConnect e-mail and calendar. Visit our secure wireless page to configure your mobile device to use Hamilton's secure wireless network.
Configuring Your Mobile Device
Google supports the following devices for e-mail and calendar access. The ITS Help Desk is happy to take your call (x4181), but we have no way to guarantee that HillConnect and Hamilton's wireless network will be compatible with all smart phones and mobile devices.
Please read this first: What's the difference between Google Sync and IMAP
Device
Google Sync Setup
IMAP Setup
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Google Sync
BlackBerry IMAP Note: Gmail IMAP access is not officially supported for BlackBerry devices at this time.
iPhone/iPod Touch
iPhone Google Sync
iPhone IMAP
Google Android
Android Google Sync
Palm Pre/Pixie
Use device Web browser
Palm OS
Not officially supported by Google
Windows Mobile
Window Mobile Google Sync
Windows Mobile IMAP
Return to HillConnect Homepage
Google Sync versus IMAP
HillMail
Return to configuring my mobile device
Return to HillConnect Homepage
Sync
Supports push technology which delivers data to your device as new data is available.
There is a single setup for e-mail, calendar, and contacts.
The setup is easy.
Most devices support only one sync account.
Depending on your device, any push connection may use more power than fetching data at scheduled intervals. In some cases the difference in power usage may have a noticeable impact on your phone's battery life. To save battery life, turn off push and set device to fetch data every 30 to 60 minutes.
Beta software.
IMAP
Supports pull technology which fetches data at a scheduled interval set by the user.
One setup for e-mail and a separate setup for calendar and contacts.
The setup is easy.
Devices support multiple accounts.
Pull technology allows you to set the interval to fetch new data and therefore improving your phone's battery life.
HillConnect Resources
Listserv
Hamilton's e-mail system is HillConnect, powered by Google.
The information provided below is designed to address some of the more common questions related to using your e-mail account at Hamilton College. If you have specific questions regarding the functionality or your account (e.g. how to create "groups"), please try using the Help feature built-in to your HillConnect account (click on the "gear" icon in the upper right corner of your HillConnect e-mail screen). If you find that to be insufficient, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181.
Topics Covered
Requesting an e-mail account
Activating your HillConnect account
Accessing your e-mail via the Web
Using your HillConnect account
About the HillConnect environment
Changing your existing password
Forgotten password
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail client application
Configuring your mobile device
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
Graduate E-mail Account FAQ
Requesting an e-mail account
New Student Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for students when they are admitted. Consequently, there should never be a need for a student to request an e-mail account for their own personal use.
New Employee Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for employees when we receive official notification from Human Resources. New faculty accounts are created when we receive official notification from the Dean of Faculty office.
Temporary Employee Accounts: To request a temporary employee account, please complete the form found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/survey-manager/survey?id=1304. Please notify ITS as far in advance as possible when requesting an account as there are several processes that must take place to ensure your temp has access to all the resources he/she will need.
Departmental Accounts: Accounts for departmental use can be requested by contacting Debby Quayle at x4031 or by e-mail at dquayle@hamilton.edu.
Organizational Accounts: Student organizations can request accounts when they register on the Student Activities web site. If the organization elects not to register, they must have an employee/faculty sponsor.
Back to top
Activating Your HillConnect Account
Your Hamilton e-mail account must be activated before it can be used. Instrucstions can be found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/youraccount
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via the web
Regardless of whether you are off campus or on campus you can check your e-mail from any computer as long as it has access to the Internet (World Wide Web). Once you are connected to the Internet, point your browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.) to http://hillconnect.hamilton.edu.
You can also access your e-mail via the e-mail channel in My Hamilton at http://my.hamilton.edu.
Back to top
Using Your HillConnect Account
About the HillConnect Environment
Mac/Windows
Understanding conversations
Google Apps Overview Video
How to set up forwarding in HillConnect
From Google
How to Configure Filters
From Lynda.com
To view these videos, please email learnit@hamilton.edu for an account
Gmail Essentials Video
Calendar Essentials Video
Changing your existing password
There are two ways to change your password. The Change Password Form allows you to enter a new e-mail password that will also become your new network password. The Synchronize Password link will use your existing network password and will make your e-mail password match it.
Change Password Form: Changes your e-mail password and your ESS/SSS at the same time.
Synchronize Password Form: Changing your HillConnect Password to Match Your ESS/SSS Password.
Forgotten Password
Current students and employees need to contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181 or e-mail us at helpdesk@hamilton.edu for assistance. Instructions for other members of the Hamilton Community.
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail software application
You can access your Hamilton e-mail account using e-mail client software that supports the IMAP mail protocol. ITS supports the use of Mozilla Thunderbird and provides comprehensive documentation for configuring and using Thunderbird. College-owned computers for employees have Thunderbird installed and configured for the computer's user. If you want to install and configure Thunderbird on your personal computer to access your e-mail please contact the ITS Help Desk.
Thunderbird
Installing & Configuring for HillConnect E-mail
Outlook
How to Configure Microsoft Outlook 2010
Apple Mail
How to Configure Apple Mail
Windows Mail
How to Configure Windows Mail
Others
If you are comfortable using another e-mail program without support from ITS, you can use the generic settings below as a guide for setting up one of these e-mail clients. If you need further assistance, use the Help feature in the program or refer to the support webster for the respective software company.
Settings for any client
Configuring Your Mobile Devices
Configuring my mobile device for mail, calendar, and contacts
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Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
The Hamilton ListServ system allows you to quickly send an e-mail to a group of individuals, such as a club or organization, the entire campus community, or certain class year of students. The ListServ groups for the entire campus, all students, all faculty, all employees, or a particular class year are mass mailing lists which are subject to certain policies. For more information on mass mailing policies and how to use ListServ, see the information on our ListServ web page:
ListServ Mailing List Info
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HillConnect Resources
Microsoft Outlook
Hamilton's e-mail system is HillConnect, powered by Google.
The information provided below is designed to address some of the more common questions related to using your e-mail account at Hamilton College. If you have specific questions regarding the functionality or your account (e.g. how to create "groups"), please try using the Help feature built-in to your HillConnect account (click on the "gear" icon in the upper right corner of your HillConnect e-mail screen). If you find that to be insufficient, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181.
Topics Covered
Requesting an e-mail account
Activating your HillConnect account
Accessing your e-mail via the Web
Using your HillConnect account
About the HillConnect environment
Changing your existing password
Forgotten password
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail client application
Configuring your mobile device
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
Graduate E-mail Account FAQ
Requesting an e-mail account
New Student Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for students when they are admitted. Consequently, there should never be a need for a student to request an e-mail account for their own personal use.
New Employee Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for employees when we receive official notification from Human Resources. New faculty accounts are created when we receive official notification from the Dean of Faculty office.
Temporary Employee Accounts: To request a temporary employee account, please complete the form found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/survey-manager/survey?id=1304. Please notify ITS as far in advance as possible when requesting an account as there are several processes that must take place to ensure your temp has access to all the resources he/she will need.
Departmental Accounts: Accounts for departmental use can be requested by contacting Debby Quayle at x4031 or by e-mail at dquayle@hamilton.edu.
Organizational Accounts: Student organizations can request accounts when they register on the Student Activities web site. If the organization elects not to register, they must have an employee/faculty sponsor.
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Activating Your HillConnect Account
Your Hamilton e-mail account must be activated before it can be used. Instrucstions can be found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/youraccount
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Accessing your e-mail via the web
Regardless of whether you are off campus or on campus you can check your e-mail from any computer as long as it has access to the Internet (World Wide Web). Once you are connected to the Internet, point your browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.) to http://hillconnect.hamilton.edu.
You can also access your e-mail via the e-mail channel in My Hamilton at http://my.hamilton.edu.
Back to top
Using Your HillConnect Account
About the HillConnect Environment
Mac/Windows
Understanding conversations
Google Apps Overview Video
How to set up forwarding in HillConnect
From Google
How to Configure Filters
From Lynda.com
To view these videos, please email learnit@hamilton.edu for an account
Gmail Essentials Video
Calendar Essentials Video
Changing your existing password
There are two ways to change your password. The Change Password Form allows you to enter a new e-mail password that will also become your new network password. The Synchronize Password link will use your existing network password and will make your e-mail password match it.
Change Password Form: Changes your e-mail password and your ESS/SSS at the same time.
Synchronize Password Form: Changing your HillConnect Password to Match Your ESS/SSS Password.
Forgotten Password
Current students and employees need to contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181 or e-mail us at helpdesk@hamilton.edu for assistance. Instructions for other members of the Hamilton Community.
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Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail software application
You can access your Hamilton e-mail account using e-mail client software that supports the IMAP mail protocol. ITS supports the use of Mozilla Thunderbird and provides comprehensive documentation for configuring and using Thunderbird. College-owned computers for employees have Thunderbird installed and configured for the computer's user. If you want to install and configure Thunderbird on your personal computer to access your e-mail please contact the ITS Help Desk.
Thunderbird
Installing & Configuring for HillConnect E-mail
Outlook
How to Configure Microsoft Outlook 2010
Apple Mail
How to Configure Apple Mail
Windows Mail
How to Configure Windows Mail
Others
If you are comfortable using another e-mail program without support from ITS, you can use the generic settings below as a guide for setting up one of these e-mail clients. If you need further assistance, use the Help feature in the program or refer to the support webster for the respective software company.
Settings for any client
Configuring Your Mobile Devices
Configuring my mobile device for mail, calendar, and contacts
Back to top
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
The Hamilton ListServ system allows you to quickly send an e-mail to a group of individuals, such as a club or organization, the entire campus community, or certain class year of students. The ListServ groups for the entire campus, all students, all faculty, all employees, or a particular class year are mass mailing lists which are subject to certain policies. For more information on mass mailing policies and how to use ListServ, see the information on our ListServ web page:
ListServ Mailing List Info
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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.
Configuring my Mobile Device for HillConnect E-mail
Mobile Device ITS will provide documentation and generic settings for configuring your mobile device/smart phone to connect to HillConnect services (HillMail, HillCal) to the Hamilton Wireless network. We recommend you refer to the Google Mobile Device support pages for your specific device and to the documentation provided by your wireless carrier (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint) or/and your smart phone manufacturer (iPhone/Android/Blackberry/Windows Mobile).
This page details configuring your mobile device to synchronize it with your HillConnect e-mail and calendar. Visit our secure wireless page to configure your mobile device to use Hamilton's secure wireless network.
Configuring Your Mobile Device
Google supports the following devices for e-mail and calendar access. The ITS Help Desk is happy to take your call (x4181), but we have no way to guarantee that HillConnect and Hamilton's wireless network will be compatible with all smart phones and mobile devices.
Please read this first: What's the difference between Google Sync and IMAP
Device
Google Sync Setup
IMAP Setup
BlackBerry
BlackBerry Google Sync
BlackBerry IMAP Note: Gmail IMAP access is not officially supported for BlackBerry devices at this time.
iPhone/iPod Touch
iPhone Google Sync
iPhone IMAP
Google Android
Android Google Sync
Palm Pre/Pixie
Use device Web browser
Palm OS
Not officially supported by Google
Windows Mobile
Window Mobile Google Sync
Windows Mobile IMAP
Return to HillConnect Homepage
Google Sync versus IMAP
Mobile Device
Return to configuring my mobile device
Return to HillConnect Homepage
Sync
Supports push technology which delivers data to your device as new data is available.
There is a single setup for e-mail, calendar, and contacts.
The setup is easy.
Most devices support only one sync account.
Depending on your device, any push connection may use more power than fetching data at scheduled intervals. In some cases the difference in power usage may have a noticeable impact on your phone's battery life. To save battery life, turn off push and set device to fetch data every 30 to 60 minutes.
Beta software.
IMAP
Supports pull technology which fetches data at a scheduled interval set by the user.
One setup for e-mail and a separate setup for calendar and contacts.
The setup is easy.
Devices support multiple accounts.
Pull technology allows you to set the interval to fetch new data and therefore improving your phone's battery life.
HillConnect Resources
Mobile Device
Hamilton's e-mail system is HillConnect, powered by Google.
The information provided below is designed to address some of the more common questions related to using your e-mail account at Hamilton College. If you have specific questions regarding the functionality or your account (e.g. how to create "groups"), please try using the Help feature built-in to your HillConnect account (click on the "gear" icon in the upper right corner of your HillConnect e-mail screen). If you find that to be insufficient, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181.
Topics Covered
Requesting an e-mail account
Activating your HillConnect account
Accessing your e-mail via the Web
Using your HillConnect account
About the HillConnect environment
Changing your existing password
Forgotten password
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail client application
Configuring your mobile device
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
Graduate E-mail Account FAQ
Requesting an e-mail account
New Student Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for students when they are admitted. Consequently, there should never be a need for a student to request an e-mail account for their own personal use.
New Employee Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for employees when we receive official notification from Human Resources. New faculty accounts are created when we receive official notification from the Dean of Faculty office.
Temporary Employee Accounts: To request a temporary employee account, please complete the form found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/survey-manager/survey?id=1304. Please notify ITS as far in advance as possible when requesting an account as there are several processes that must take place to ensure your temp has access to all the resources he/she will need.
Departmental Accounts: Accounts for departmental use can be requested by contacting Debby Quayle at x4031 or by e-mail at dquayle@hamilton.edu.
Organizational Accounts: Student organizations can request accounts when they register on the Student Activities web site. If the organization elects not to register, they must have an employee/faculty sponsor.
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Activating Your HillConnect Account
Your Hamilton e-mail account must be activated before it can be used. Instrucstions can be found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/youraccount
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via the web
Regardless of whether you are off campus or on campus you can check your e-mail from any computer as long as it has access to the Internet (World Wide Web). Once you are connected to the Internet, point your browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.) to http://hillconnect.hamilton.edu.
You can also access your e-mail via the e-mail channel in My Hamilton at http://my.hamilton.edu.
Back to top
Using Your HillConnect Account
About the HillConnect Environment
Mac/Windows
Understanding conversations
Google Apps Overview Video
How to set up forwarding in HillConnect
From Google
How to Configure Filters
From Lynda.com
To view these videos, please email learnit@hamilton.edu for an account
Gmail Essentials Video
Calendar Essentials Video
Changing your existing password
There are two ways to change your password. The Change Password Form allows you to enter a new e-mail password that will also become your new network password. The Synchronize Password link will use your existing network password and will make your e-mail password match it.
Change Password Form: Changes your e-mail password and your ESS/SSS at the same time.
Synchronize Password Form: Changing your HillConnect Password to Match Your ESS/SSS Password.
Forgotten Password
Current students and employees need to contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181 or e-mail us at helpdesk@hamilton.edu for assistance. Instructions for other members of the Hamilton Community.
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail software application
You can access your Hamilton e-mail account using e-mail client software that supports the IMAP mail protocol. ITS supports the use of Mozilla Thunderbird and provides comprehensive documentation for configuring and using Thunderbird. College-owned computers for employees have Thunderbird installed and configured for the computer's user. If you want to install and configure Thunderbird on your personal computer to access your e-mail please contact the ITS Help Desk.
Thunderbird
Installing & Configuring for HillConnect E-mail
Outlook
How to Configure Microsoft Outlook 2010
Apple Mail
How to Configure Apple Mail
Windows Mail
How to Configure Windows Mail
Others
If you are comfortable using another e-mail program without support from ITS, you can use the generic settings below as a guide for setting up one of these e-mail clients. If you need further assistance, use the Help feature in the program or refer to the support webster for the respective software company.
Settings for any client
Configuring Your Mobile Devices
Configuring my mobile device for mail, calendar, and contacts
Back to top
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
The Hamilton ListServ system allows you to quickly send an e-mail to a group of individuals, such as a club or organization, the entire campus community, or certain class year of students. The ListServ groups for the entire campus, all students, all faculty, all employees, or a particular class year are mass mailing lists which are subject to certain policies. For more information on mass mailing policies and how to use ListServ, see the information on our ListServ web page:
ListServ Mailing List Info
Back to top
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.
HillConnect Resources
Mozilla Thunderbird
Hamilton's e-mail system is HillConnect, powered by Google.
The information provided below is designed to address some of the more common questions related to using your e-mail account at Hamilton College. If you have specific questions regarding the functionality or your account (e.g. how to create "groups"), please try using the Help feature built-in to your HillConnect account (click on the "gear" icon in the upper right corner of your HillConnect e-mail screen). If you find that to be insufficient, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181.
Topics Covered
Requesting an e-mail account
Activating your HillConnect account
Accessing your e-mail via the Web
Using your HillConnect account
About the HillConnect environment
Changing your existing password
Forgotten password
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail client application
Configuring your mobile device
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
Graduate E-mail Account FAQ
Requesting an e-mail account
New Student Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for students when they are admitted. Consequently, there should never be a need for a student to request an e-mail account for their own personal use.
New Employee Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for employees when we receive official notification from Human Resources. New faculty accounts are created when we receive official notification from the Dean of Faculty office.
Temporary Employee Accounts: To request a temporary employee account, please complete the form found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/survey-manager/survey?id=1304. Please notify ITS as far in advance as possible when requesting an account as there are several processes that must take place to ensure your temp has access to all the resources he/she will need.
Departmental Accounts: Accounts for departmental use can be requested by contacting Debby Quayle at x4031 or by e-mail at dquayle@hamilton.edu.
Organizational Accounts: Student organizations can request accounts when they register on the Student Activities web site. If the organization elects not to register, they must have an employee/faculty sponsor.
Back to top
Activating Your HillConnect Account
Your Hamilton e-mail account must be activated before it can be used. Instrucstions can be found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/youraccount
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via the web
Regardless of whether you are off campus or on campus you can check your e-mail from any computer as long as it has access to the Internet (World Wide Web). Once you are connected to the Internet, point your browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.) to http://hillconnect.hamilton.edu.
You can also access your e-mail via the e-mail channel in My Hamilton at http://my.hamilton.edu.
Back to top
Using Your HillConnect Account
About the HillConnect Environment
Mac/Windows
Understanding conversations
Google Apps Overview Video
How to set up forwarding in HillConnect
From Google
How to Configure Filters
From Lynda.com
To view these videos, please email learnit@hamilton.edu for an account
Gmail Essentials Video
Calendar Essentials Video
Changing your existing password
There are two ways to change your password. The Change Password Form allows you to enter a new e-mail password that will also become your new network password. The Synchronize Password link will use your existing network password and will make your e-mail password match it.
Change Password Form: Changes your e-mail password and your ESS/SSS at the same time.
Synchronize Password Form: Changing your HillConnect Password to Match Your ESS/SSS Password.
Forgotten Password
Current students and employees need to contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181 or e-mail us at helpdesk@hamilton.edu for assistance. Instructions for other members of the Hamilton Community.
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail software application
You can access your Hamilton e-mail account using e-mail client software that supports the IMAP mail protocol. ITS supports the use of Mozilla Thunderbird and provides comprehensive documentation for configuring and using Thunderbird. College-owned computers for employees have Thunderbird installed and configured for the computer's user. If you want to install and configure Thunderbird on your personal computer to access your e-mail please contact the ITS Help Desk.
Thunderbird
Installing & Configuring for HillConnect E-mail
Outlook
How to Configure Microsoft Outlook 2010
Apple Mail
How to Configure Apple Mail
Windows Mail
How to Configure Windows Mail
Others
If you are comfortable using another e-mail program without support from ITS, you can use the generic settings below as a guide for setting up one of these e-mail clients. If you need further assistance, use the Help feature in the program or refer to the support webster for the respective software company.
Settings for any client
Configuring Your Mobile Devices
Configuring my mobile device for mail, calendar, and contacts
Back to top
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
The Hamilton ListServ system allows you to quickly send an e-mail to a group of individuals, such as a club or organization, the entire campus community, or certain class year of students. The ListServ groups for the entire campus, all students, all faculty, all employees, or a particular class year are mass mailing lists which are subject to certain policies. For more information on mass mailing policies and how to use ListServ, see the information on our ListServ web page:
ListServ Mailing List Info
Back to top
HillConnect Resources
Password
Hamilton's e-mail system is HillConnect, powered by Google.
The information provided below is designed to address some of the more common questions related to using your e-mail account at Hamilton College. If you have specific questions regarding the functionality or your account (e.g. how to create "groups"), please try using the Help feature built-in to your HillConnect account (click on the "gear" icon in the upper right corner of your HillConnect e-mail screen). If you find that to be insufficient, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181.
Topics Covered
Requesting an e-mail account
Activating your HillConnect account
Accessing your e-mail via the Web
Using your HillConnect account
About the HillConnect environment
Changing your existing password
Forgotten password
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail client application
Configuring your mobile device
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
Graduate E-mail Account FAQ
Requesting an e-mail account
New Student Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for students when they are admitted. Consequently, there should never be a need for a student to request an e-mail account for their own personal use.
New Employee Accounts: ITS automatically creates e-mail accounts for employees when we receive official notification from Human Resources. New faculty accounts are created when we receive official notification from the Dean of Faculty office.
Temporary Employee Accounts: To request a temporary employee account, please complete the form found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/survey-manager/survey?id=1304. Please notify ITS as far in advance as possible when requesting an account as there are several processes that must take place to ensure your temp has access to all the resources he/she will need.
Departmental Accounts: Accounts for departmental use can be requested by contacting Debby Quayle at x4031 or by e-mail at dquayle@hamilton.edu.
Organizational Accounts: Student organizations can request accounts when they register on the Student Activities web site. If the organization elects not to register, they must have an employee/faculty sponsor.
Back to top
Activating Your HillConnect Account
Your Hamilton e-mail account must be activated before it can be used. Instrucstions can be found at: https://my.hamilton.edu/youraccount
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via the web
Regardless of whether you are off campus or on campus you can check your e-mail from any computer as long as it has access to the Internet (World Wide Web). Once you are connected to the Internet, point your browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.) to http://hillconnect.hamilton.edu.
You can also access your e-mail via the e-mail channel in My Hamilton at http://my.hamilton.edu.
Back to top
Using Your HillConnect Account
About the HillConnect Environment
Mac/Windows
Understanding conversations
Google Apps Overview Video
How to set up forwarding in HillConnect
From Google
How to Configure Filters
From Lynda.com
To view these videos, please email learnit@hamilton.edu for an account
Gmail Essentials Video
Calendar Essentials Video
Changing your existing password
There are two ways to change your password. The Change Password Form allows you to enter a new e-mail password that will also become your new network password. The Synchronize Password link will use your existing network password and will make your e-mail password match it.
Change Password Form: Changes your e-mail password and your ESS/SSS at the same time.
Synchronize Password Form: Changing your HillConnect Password to Match Your ESS/SSS Password.
Forgotten Password
Current students and employees need to contact the ITS Help Desk at 315-859-4181 or e-mail us at helpdesk@hamilton.edu for assistance. Instructions for other members of the Hamilton Community.
Back to top
Accessing your e-mail via an e-mail software application
You can access your Hamilton e-mail account using e-mail client software that supports the IMAP mail protocol. ITS supports the use of Mozilla Thunderbird and provides comprehensive documentation for configuring and using Thunderbird. College-owned computers for employees have Thunderbird installed and configured for the computer's user. If you want to install and configure Thunderbird on your personal computer to access your e-mail please contact the ITS Help Desk.
Thunderbird
Installing & Configuring for HillConnect E-mail
Outlook
How to Configure Microsoft Outlook 2010
Apple Mail
How to Configure Apple Mail
Windows Mail
How to Configure Windows Mail
Others
If you are comfortable using another e-mail program without support from ITS, you can use the generic settings below as a guide for setting up one of these e-mail clients. If you need further assistance, use the Help feature in the program or refer to the support webster for the respective software company.
Settings for any client
Configuring Your Mobile Devices
Configuring my mobile device for mail, calendar, and contacts
Back to top
Mass mailing lists (ListServ)
The Hamilton ListServ system allows you to quickly send an e-mail to a group of individuals, such as a club or organization, the entire campus community, or certain class year of students. The ListServ groups for the entire campus, all students, all faculty, all employees, or a particular class year are mass mailing lists which are subject to certain policies. For more information on mass mailing policies and how to use ListServ, see the information on our ListServ web page:
ListServ Mailing List Info
Back to top
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.
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.