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We completed significant changes to our wireless network in August 2010. Our wireless network was upgraded and expanded to provide thorough coverage in all student housing, academic buildings, and administration buildings.
Available Wireless Networks
Colgate offers two wireless networks identifiers (SSIDs).
Colgate: designed to be used by Colgate Students, Faculty, and Staff. Use password "wireless" when prompted.
ColgateGuest: for use by visitors of the university. Visitors may call the Colgate ITS Helpline at 315-228-7111 for an account. Visitors can obtain a guest account from most academic offices, the Office of Admissions, or the IT Service Desk located on the third floor of Case-Geyer Library. Guest accounts are valid for seven days. Guest accounts can be obtained during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. Guests planning a visit to the university are encouraged to contact their sponsor in advance to obtain guest wireless access.
Connecting your Laptop to Colgate Wireless
Make sure your wireless antenna is turned on. Connect to Colgate. Enter the password: wireless. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer or Safari recommended for first time users.) If your laptop requires registration, follow the directions that will appear in your browser. For further help on registering your computer, visit our Get Connected Page.
Connecting your Smartphone to Colgate Wireless
Make sure your wireless antenna is turned on. Connect to Colgate. Enter the password: wireless. Open a web browser. If your smartphone requires registration, follow the directions that will appear in your browser. Some smartphones will need to be registered by contacting ITS. For further help on registering your tablet, visit our Get Connected Page. For further help on registering your smartphone, visit our
Get Connected Page.
Connecting your Tablet or iPad
Make sure your wireless antenna is turned on. Connect to Colgate. Enter the password: wireless. Open a web browser. If your tablet or iPad requires registration, follow the directions that will appear in your browser. Some tablets will need to be registered by contacting ITS. For further help on registering your tablet, visit our Get Connected Page.
Connecting your Electronic Book Reader
Electronic book readers (e-books) such as the Kindle and Nook must be registered with ITS before they can connect to the Colgate wireless network. To register your e-reader, follow these steps:
1. Determine your device's MAC address. Click this link for instructions.
2. Submit your MAC address here to be registered.
It will take approximately two business days for your registration to be completed, and you should receive an e-mail notification confirming your request has been received. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a second e-mail which will confirm that your device has been registered.
Once registered, connect your e-reader to the wireless network: Colgate.
Media Receivers/Streamers
Media receivers or streamers must be registered with ITS before they can access internet resources. Media receivers are devices such as Apple TV, Google TV, Boxee, and Roku. If you wish to plug in your media streamer with an Ethernet cable, or use the wireless network, you must first register the device.
To register your streaming device for use with the Colgate wireless network, follow these steps:
1. Determine your device's MAC address. Click this link for instructions.
2. Submit your MAC address here to be registered.
It will take approximately two business days for your registration to be completed, and you should receive an e-mail notification confirming your request has been received. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a second e-mail which will confirm that your device has been registered.
Once registered, connect your e-reader to the wireless network: Colgate.
If you have any questions or need additional help, contact the Helpline at 315-228-7111 or itshelp@colgate.edu.