In order to ensure that the Williams wireless network has strong coverage for all students in the residence halls we do not allow devices that interfere with the wireless network and cannot help with devices not designed for our enterprise-grade network. This is a shared resource and needs… Continue reading »
There are some instances where access to another department’s drive is granted to an individual and the drive mapping needs to be done manually. Choose your OS for directions: NOTE: If you are off campus you will need to make a VPN connection before connecting to a network drive. Continue reading »
Williams College provides free guest wifi access. This network access is provided for the express purpose of facilitating simple Internet web communication. Use implies agreement with all terms and conditions of appropriate behavior of our Acceptable Use Policy. In order to connect to this network while on-campus… Continue reading »
Please read the important guides below regarding college accounts, getting your computer on the network, computer security and other fun and important information that will help you get online quickly and safely at Williams. You can do some preparation before you arrive on campus by following the networking guides below. Continue reading »
Most wireless devices can connect to Eduroam. If wireless authentication does not work then your device may need to be registered by OIT. Some of these include game consoles, Smart TVs, streaming devices, etc. Please use the form below to submit a registration request. Once a request is submitted we… Continue reading »
Information Technology Committee and College Council have approved changing to an opt-in system to have a live Ethernet jack. Ethernet jacks in common rooms will remain activated. If you want to request that your Ethernet jack be activated fill out the Data Jack Activation Request form from https://ticket.williams.edu (on… Continue reading »
What is eduroam? EDUROAM (education roaming) is the secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community. EDUROAM allows people with accounts from participating institutions to obtain Internet connectivity across campuses at participating institutions by simply opening their laptop or other wireless device and… Continue reading »
(Visitors to campus please click here for Williams Guest wifi directions) Joining Eduroam (Wi-Fi) on Campus Williams is transitioning our primary wireless connection from Purple Air to Eduroam. After connecting to Eduroam at Williams you will be able to use the Eduroam network at other participating colleges… Continue reading »
Some quick definitions of random terms used on this site. Wireless Gateway The gateway is a server that controls all wireless access on campus. All wireless connections flow through the gateway, and the gateway ensures that all wireless users are authorized to use it. In order to secure the wireless… Continue reading »
Go to Settings. Select Wi-Fi. Select the Wi-Fi Network to whcih you are connected (ex. Purple Air) In the WiFi Networks window tab on the arrow to the right of your WiFi network name Under the IP Address you should be the DHCP section Scroll down to the bottom of the screen to… Continue reading »
Williams VPN Running the VPN client allows you to establish a secure connection to the college network. Your computer acts as though it were here on campus. Among other things this allows a keyserver connection to run Williams licensed software from off-campus. The VPN connection is limited to Faculty, Staff… Continue reading »
A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a number that identifies the network adapter(s) on your device. You may need to provide your MAC address to register on the Williams Network if your device does not easily connect to Wi-Fi. To find the MAC address of your device, following the… Continue reading »
There are many resources available to college faculty and staff when working remotely. Some are straightforward and require no configuration, while some require prior setup or further consideration. These are resources you can access from anywhere, with any computer or tablet: Google Apps for Education (Email, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets… Continue reading »
Coverage Issues You said there was coverage in this area, but I found a dead zone. What gives? What’s the schedule for wireless deployments? Other Issues How do I use wireless on <insert random OS here>? How do I use wireless on my handheld? I… Continue reading »
Since wireless networks are by nature insecure (information is passed through the air and thus is susceptible to being captured), OIT requires wireless users to use only secure applications – those that do not send passwords in clear-text. This page will help you make the switch to using … Continue reading »
Wireless The Office for Information Technology is pleased to provide a wireless network connection to registered users of the Williams Network. Wireless at Williams is currently available in all buildings on campus. Visitors to campus (non-registered) please click here for Williams Guest wifi directions) Connecting to… Continue reading »
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