Baruch College Wireless Campus Network
Announcement:
Baruch College now requires login authentication to use
the campus wireless network. When you open the browser (e.g.,
Internet Explorer or Netscape) on your laptop, a login screen
will appear. If you have any problems or questions,
please contact the computing help desk at 646-312-1010.
Students:
Students should enter their Baruch Username followed by their
eSIMS PIN as a password.
Faculty/Staff:
Faculty
and staff should use their Windows login username and password.
Alumni:
Alumni currently do not have access to the Baruch Wireless Network. or lab and library PCs. Members of the Alumni Association may use the PCs in the Alumni room.
Baruch College provides access to its wireless network to Baruch College faculty, staff, and currently-enrolled Baruch College students. The CUNY Computer Users Responsibilities policy applies to users of the wireless network. Students log in using their Baruch Username followed by their PIN as their password. Faculty and staff should use the same information required for login to the wired network from their office computer.
In order to connect to the wireless network, a properly configured wireless 802.11b network adapter supporting 128-bit WEP encryption is needed. Wireless network cards are available for purchase in the Baruch College Bookstore.
Baruch College faculty, staff and students who are interested in using the wireless network should contact the Computing and Technology Help Desk for advice before purchasing any hardware or software. Members of the Baruch Community who are experiencing difficulty using the wireless network should contact the Computing and Technology Help Desk for assistance.
Kindly have the following information available:
- Baruch Username
- Laptop make and model
- Operating system
- Wireless card make and model
[Tip: Check for software and hardware compatibility of the wireless network card with the computer and operating system before making a purchase. Read all software and hardware installation guides included with the card.]
Please check the Technology Workshop Schedule for the date and location of the next Wireless Network workshop in which attendees can bring their laptops for one-to-one instruction.
Availability
Baruch's Wireless Internet Access is currently available in the student areas of the Newman Vertical Campus and some classrooms, as well as in the Information and Technology (Library) Building.
Tips for Configuring Wireless Access
- Protect your pc: Install and enable a firewall and set it to allow exceptions
- Update Your PC
- Run an up-to-date virus program and scan your PC regularly -- you may pickup network viruses over the wireless network.
- Make sure your IP address and DNS server addresses are set to "Obtain Address Automatically"
- Remove / disable any proxy servers
- Disable all forms of encryption (WEP, etc.)
- You must open a web browser and login to our authentication system (Bluesocket) before accessing the Internet, e-mail, chat, or achieving any connectivity to the network.
Instructions for Configuring Wireless Access
The college cannot provide specific instructions for accessing the wireless network because every device has a different setup procedure. Please see the tips (above), and if you continue to experience difficulty, please bring your laptop or PDA to the Technology Help Desk on the 6th floor of the Information and Technology (Library) Building.
