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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. Read how to connect to the private HMS wireless network using Windows XP or Mac.

For Windows Vista, read the how-to on connecting to the private HMS wireless network using Vista.

Predoctoral students residing in Vanderbilt Hall can print wirlessly to the HP4350dtn 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: Wireless Printing in Vanderbilt 302B.

NOTE: Students will need to provide their own paper for the HP 4350dtn printer.

Predoctoral students can also print out to the HP LaserJet 8150 Series printer which is located in the Student Computing Lab in TMEC Rm. 225. Carefully follow the instructions on how to add this printer via its queue server address: Wireless Printing to the Queue Server in TMEC 225 Using Windows.

NOTE: Printing is unavailable for Macintosh-based Powerbooks at this time in TMEC Room 225.

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



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	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. Read how to connect to the private HMS wireless network using Windows XP or Mac. For Windows Vista, read the how-to on connecting to the private HMS wireless network using Vista. Predoctoral students residing in Vanderbilt Hall can print wirlessly to the HP4350dtn 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: Wireless Printing in Vanderbilt 302B. NOTE: Students will need to provide their own paper for the HP 4350dtn printer. Predoctoral students can also print out to the HP LaserJet 8150 Series printer which is located in the Student Computing Lab in TMEC Rm. 225. Carefully follow the instructions on how to add this printer via its queue server address: Wireless Printing to the Queue Server in TMEC 225 Using Windows. NOTE: Printing is unavailable for Macintosh-based Powerbooks at this time in TMEC Room 225. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Computing Support Desk by filling out an online form.
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