Secure Wireless Configuration

Wireless Information

Hamilton College offers secure wireless network access in all campus buildings and most outdoor areas. Connectivity is supported by 802.11g/n wireless cards available on most modern laptops.

Prohibited/unsupported devices

The following device types are strictly prohibited on campus:

• wireless routers of any type
• wireless printers (these devices can be locally connected to a computer via USB cable, instead)

The following device types will not work on Hamilton's wireless network as they do not support enterprise level 802.1x encryption:

• Game systems - Xbox, Wii, Nintendo Switch and Playstation
• Streaming devices - Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast
• "Smart home devices" - Amazon Alexa and Google Home

Computer setup

• Windows
• Macintosh

Mobile device setup

Use these settings to configure your mobile device to use Hamilton’s secure wireless network;

• SSID: aps-hamilton
• EAP Method: PEAP or 802.1x
• Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPV2
• CA certificate: Use System certificate and type in hamilton.edu
• Login: Your Hamilton username and password

If you are connected to the aps-hamilton wireless network and wander outside coverage areas, your phone will automatically revert to your cellular service’s data plan.   

Device-specific setup instructions

There is no guarantee that Hamilton’s wireless network will be compatible with all smartphones and mobile devices. The directions below are for the most-used platforms:

• Android
• iPhone/iPad/iTouch
• Kindle and Nook - Most of these devices can only be used with guest wireless.