Wireless Information
Hamilton College offers secure wireless network access in all campus buildings and most outdoor areas. Connectivity is supported by 802.11g/n wireless cards available on most modern laptops.
Prohibited/unsupported devices
The following device types are strictly prohibited on campus:
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Wireless routers of any type
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Wireless printers (these devices can be locally connected to a computer via USB cable, instead)
The following device types will not work on Hamilton's wireless network as they do not support enterprise level 802.1x encryption:
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Game systems - Xbox, Wii, Nintendo Switch and Playstation
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Streaming devices - Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast
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“Smart home devices” - Amazon Alexa and Google Home
Computer setup
To connect your machine to the Hamilton College network, please follow the steps in the article linked here: Wireless Setup.
Mobile device setup
Use these settings to configure your mobile device to use Hamilton’s secure wireless network;
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SSID: aps-hamilton
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EAP Method: PEAP or 802.1x
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Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPV2
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CA certificate: Use System certificate and type in hamilton.edu
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Login: Your Hamilton username and password
If you are connected to the aps-hamilton wireless network and wander outside coverage areas, your phone will automatically revert to your cellular service’s data plan.
Device-specific setup instructions
There is no guarantee that Hamilton’s wireless network will be compatible with all smartphones and mobile devices. The directions below are for the most-used platforms:
More information
Please reach out to the Help Desk for any further questions or concerns.