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 »
Windows Once logged into Active Directory (AD) the shared drive associated to the department will automatically map. 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: Right-click ‘Computer’ icon on the Desktop Select ‘Map Network Drive…’ Select… 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 »
To join Purple Air most devices will prompt you to log in with your short username (e.g. abc12) and password and then trust or accept the new certificate. Please do accept this. Examples of what you might see are listed below. For help you can contact the Faculty/Staff Support Desk at 413-597-4090… Continue reading »
Before arriving at Williams Secure your computer – Run Windows Updates All Windows computers must have current critical updates and anti-virus software. Windows 10: Start menu > Settings > Update & Security Windows 8: Click the Windows button > type update > click the settings field > choose Windows… 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 »
Devices will be registered by us within 2 business days Most wireless devices can connect to Purple Air. If the wireless authentication does not work then your device may need to be registered by OIT. Some devices need to be registered on the wired network. Please use the form below to… 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 »
Connecting to Wireless Connecting to the Williams wireless network (PurpleAir) is easy. (Visitors to campus please click here for Williams Guest wifi directions) Just follow these steps: Configure your wireless settings (the default settings will work on most machines). Associate to an access point with an … 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 »
Step 1: On an iOS device (iPhone, iPad) install the following app from the App store: Cisco AnyConnect https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cisco-anyconnect/id392790924?mt=8 On an Android install the following app from the Google Play store: AnyConnect ICS+ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cisco.anyconnect.vpn.android.avf Step 2: Open the app and choose Add… 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 »
Before arriving at Williams Secure your computer – Run OS updates On your Mac, go to the Apple menu and choose Software Update. Or for newer operating systems, Apple menu, App Store. Install Sophos Anti-virus Although Macs are generally much less likely to get viruses there were some well… Continue reading »
A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a number that identifies the network adapter(s) installed on your computer. The address is composed of up to 6 pairs of characters, separated by colons. You may need to provide your MAC address to register on the Williams Network. To find your MAC address… 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 »