Wireless

Where is it?

The Providence College wireless network is available throughout campus. However, please note that the following buildings, mainly traditional dorms, only have wireless accessibility in the areas listed.

• Aquinas Hall - Wireless is only available in the study lounge and the Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies.
  
• Dore Hall - Wireless is only available in the study lounges.
• Fennell Hall - Wireless is only available in the study lounge.
• Guzman Hall - Wireless is only available in the study lounge.
  
• Meagher Hall - Wireless is only available in the study lounges.
• McDermott Hall - Wireless is only available in the study lounges.
• McVinney Hall - Wireless is only available in the study lounge.
• Raymond Hall - Wireless is only available in the cafeteria and the study lounges.
• St. Joseph Hall - Wireless is only available in the basement lounge.

 

How do I connect?

We currently offer two forms of wireless connectivity to the college community:

• PC-Secure is a secure, encrypted wireless networking using 802.1x authentication and WPA. This network should be used by all members of the campus community. It requires that you have a valid PC UserID and password.
• PC-Guest is a non-broadcasted unsecured network. This network is to be used only by official guests of the campus, such as vendors and Continuing Education and Graduate students who do not have a PC UserID.
  

Note: Wireless networks are inherently less secure than wired networks. Sensitive and confidential information should not be accessed over wireless networks.