H-SC Wireless Network

Welcome to the Hampden-Sydney College Computing Center homepage for wireless access. Wireless access points have been installed in various locations around campus that enables anyone to connect to the Hampden-Sydney network with a compatible wireless device.

All public wireless access points made available by Hampden-Sydney are set to the SSID of HAMS-WLAN-BLUESOCKET, in administrative and academic facilities, or HSC-STU-WLAN 1 or HSC-STU-WLAN 2, in student housing areas. These SSID's require authentication with your H-SC username and password. After connecting to the wireless network, open a web browser and you will be directed to the Hampden-Sydney Wireless Network login screen. On the left side of the screen you will need to enter your H-SC username and password (This is the same username and password that is used for campus e-mail) do not put "@hsc.edu". After successfully logging in, the web browser should then direct you to the requested web page. Guests can also connect to the campus wireless network by providing a valid e-mail address at the Guests login.

Requirements
You will need an 802.11a/b/g/n compatible wireless network card in order to obtain a wireless connection.


If you need assistance connecting to the campus wireless network, please click here for instructions!

Coverage Areas

Academic / Administrative Buildings

 

Student Housing

If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact the Computing Center Helpdesk at x6911 on campus, or 223-6373 from off campus.