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Wireless Networking

Wireless Ethernet Areas at HBS

Wireless-based Internet access is available in all ExEd residential and classroom buildings.

Please note that you will not be able to access your corporate VPN over the HBS wireless network.

If you would like to see a video on connecting to the HBS wireless network, click here.

 

How to Connect Using Windows Wireless Configuration Utility

  • Go to Start...Settings...Network Connections. (In some versions of Windows, you will need to go to Start...Settings...Control Panel...Network Connections.)
  • Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties.

    Network Connections dialog
  • In the "Wireless Network Connection Properties" dialog box, select the Wireless Networks tab and click the Add button.

    Wireless Networks Tab
  • In the "Wireless network properties" dialog box, enter "HBS" for the SSID. Make sure that data encryption and authentication are disabled.

    Wireless network properties dialog
  • Click OK twice to exit from the "Wireless network properties" and "Wireless Network Connection Properties" dialog boxes.
  • You should see a popup message in the lower right corner of the screen indicating that you are connected to the HBS network.

    Wireless Connection popup message
  • If a connection does not appear within a few seconds, you may need to move to a different location and try again.
  • Once you have established a wireless connection, try loading a web page. If that does not work, please contact us for assistance.

How to Connect Using Other Wireless Configuration Software

If you are using another application to configure your wireless settings (such as a program that came with your wireless card) please use the following settings:

HBS Wireless Network Settings:

  • SSID: HBS
    The SSID is not broadcast, so you will need to manually add the network
  • Encryption: Disabled
    (On a Mac, select "WEP" for encryption and leave the username and password blank.)
  • Authentication/Username and Password: none
  • Once you have established a wireless connection, try loading a web page. If that does not work, please contact us for assistance.