Connecting Personal Computers to the APS-Hamilton Wireless Network

Summary

This article explains how to connect a personal computer to the aps-Hamilton network on a Windows and Mac computer.

Body

You need a Hamilton account to connect to the aps-hamilton wireless network. Below are the steps to connect to aps-hamilton on Windows and Mac machines.

 If aps-hamilton does not appear in your list of available networks, or your credentials are rejected, submit a ticket under Wired or Wireless Network Issue.

 Windows

  1. Right-click the wireless icon () on the bottom right-hand side of your taskbar.
  2. Select aps-hamilton from the list of available networks.
  3. In the login credential fields, enter your Hamilton username (without @hamilton.edu) and your Hamilton password.
  4. Click OK when finished. You should now be connected.

 MacOS

  1. Click on the wireless icon () in the upper-right-hand corner and select aps-hamilton from the list of available networks.

    Image showing Wi-Fi status in Mac taskbar.
  2. In the appropriate fields, enter your username (without ‘@hamilton.edu’) and password. Then click Join.

    Image of Wi-Fi login credentials prompt on a Mac.
  3. A verify certificate prompt will appear. Click Allow or Continue.
  4. A prompt may ask you to type in your Mac’s username and password. Do so, and click Update Settings.

    Image of computer log-in credentials prompt on a Mac.
  5. You should now be connected to the aps-hamilton network.

 More information

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Article ID: 1254
Created
Wed 10/23/24 1:52 PM
Modified
Mon 9/14/26 9:05 AM

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