Connecting Wireless At The HMS Quad

Welcome to the Student Computing wireless resource page for matriculated Harvard Medical (HMS), Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM), Division Of Medical Sciences (DMS), and Harvard Science and Technology (HST) pre-doctoral students.  Here you will find the resources to access the World Wide Web from your computer without the hassle of connecting via cable to the HMS wired network.

Accessing Wireless Points: The HMS wireless public and private networks are available in the Tosteson Medical Education Center, Vanderbilt Hall, and specific common areas in the Countway Library and Courtyard Cafe. View other access points on the HMS quad.

Buying Wireless Cards: Most computers can be configured upon request to have an internal wireless network card as an accessory. Make sure you tell the manufacturer that you would like an internal wireless card to be installed into your computer. You can buy an internal wireless card for both laptops and desktops. Check around to see if there are bargain hunting deals at stores.

Printing Services: Printing is available to registered matriculated predoctoral students via the private wireless HMS network.

1. Connecting to the Private Wireless Network:

- Using Windows XP or Mac OS X.

- Using Windows Vista.


2. Wireless Printing in Vanderbilt 302B:

- Predoctoral students residing in Vanderbilt Hall can print wirlessly to the HP4515 printer located in the mini-computer lab in Vanderbilt Room 302B. Carefully read the instructions on how to add this printer via its IP address.
  NOTE: Students will need to provide their own paper for the HP 4515 printer.


3. Wireless Printing to the Queue Server in TMEC and Countway Using Windows-basedPCs:

- Predoctoral students can print wirelessly to any Student Computing printer (e.g., HPLJ 4515 or HPLJ 9050) located throughout the TMEC and Countway. Carefully follow the instructions on how to add a printer via the queue. Mac-based computers are unable to access the queue at this time.

PDA Services: If you have a Blackberry, you can receive services such as email, contacts, and calendar information synchronized to your device depending upon which data plan that you have subscribed to with Verizon. See our Does the HMS Network provide Exchange 2007 services for wireless mobile technology? on how to receive these services through HMS.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Computing Support Desk by filling out an online form.