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For more information on the Aquinas College AQnet system please check our web page at http://www.aquinas.edu/computer/aqnet.

 
AQnet Wi-Fi Network

This network allows users to connect to the internet at various locations throughout campus, by means of wired and wireless access. To get started, you must have a network capable laptop. You must also have an ELM (Electronic Login Manager) account. 

Where to find AQnet Wi-Fi?

Wireless access can be found in various locations around campus and can support 802.11 b, g, and n depending on location and vwireless adapater.

Supports 802.11 b and g:  Academic Building (All Floors), Aquinata Hall, Cook Carriage House, Dominician Hall, Donnelly Center, Grace Hauentstein Library, Hruby Hall, Ravine Apartments, Regina Hall, St. Joseph Hall, Wege Center, and program houses

Supports 802.11 n:  Academic Building 2nd Floor, Hruby Hall, Regina Hall, and St. Joseph Hall

Wired ports can be found in the Grace Hauenstein Library, Cook Carriage House, and Wege Center.

Turning on AQnet Wi-Fi
Most laptops will recognize the AQnet Wi-Fi network immediately. If your laptop does not, please make sure that your network connection is not disabled. You can check this on a Windows laptop by going to the Start
menu and clicking on Control Panel. Then click on Network Connections, and make sure that your network
connection does not have a red “X” through it. If it does, right-click on the appropriate network connection
and click “Enable.”

Registering AQnet Wi-Fi

Your networking is now on, and your laptop should recognize the AQnet Wi-Fi network. You still need to enter in your ELM account information. To do this, open your internet browser. It may take a few minutes, but a registration screen will eventually appear. You will see the AQnet Wi-Fi logo and then details about AQnet Wi-Fi. To register, click the “Register” button at the bottom of the page. This is where you will enter in your ELM login information. Your computer will be registered and your network access will be enabled.

Prompted to register again?
With using AQnet Wi-Fi, your machine only stays registered for each session or until you disconnect your internet connection (a session will usually last for 8 to 10 hours.) In order to continue using the AQnet Wi-Fi network, you will have to go through the registration process again.

Need additional help?

To receive additional help on how to use AQnet Wi-Fi, or to troubleshoot your machine in order to get on the AQnet Wi-Fi Network, please contact the Help Desk at ext. 2050 during normal operating hours. ITS is not responsible for returning computers/laptops back to original configuration.

 
Difference between AQnet and AQnet Wi-Fi

With using AQnet Wi-Fi, your machine only stays registered for each session or until you disconnect your internet connection (a session will usually last for 8 to 10 hours.) In order to continue using the AQnet Wi-Fi network, you will have to go through the registration process again. As compared to AQnet, you will only need to complete the registration process one time. Your connection to AQnet will stay connected throughout the current school year.

 

Cook Carriage House Technology

The Campus Life office has both a wired and a wireless network to access the Aquinas College AQnet Wi-Fi system for e-mail and Internet research within the Cook Carriage House Moose Cafe.  Along with desktop computers, there are loaner wireless laptops available for use within the Cook Carriage House.  Please see the Moose Cafe for loaner information and check in/out procedures.  Note that printing is not available in the Carriage House, but is available in the library and AB computer labs.

Getting Connected: In order to use the open ports on the lower level, your computer/laptop must be configured to use the AQnet Wi-Fi System.  To register your computer/laptop with AQnet Wi-Fi, please see the instructions above or contact the Help Desk at ext. 2050 during normal operating hours.  ITS is not responsible for returning computers/laptops back to original configuration.

 

Open Access Ports

Aquinas College offers various locations around campus where students, faculty, and staff can connect to the Aquinas College AQnet/AQnet Wi-Fi system.

T.A.P. carts located in classrooms around campus, contain an open port for a laptop to be connected for in-class presentations.

Additional AQnet Access Ports can be found in the Lounge Areas of St. Joe, Regina, and Dominican.

Registration Process:     In order to use the open ports listed above, your computer/laptop must be configured to use the AQnet/AQnet Wi-Fi System .  To register your computer/laptop with AQnet please visit the AQnet website.  To register your laptop with AQnet Wi-Fi, please see the instructions above or contact the Help Desk at x2050 during normal operating hours.   ITS is not responsible for returning computers/laptops back to original configuration. 

 

Purchasing a Computer?

You can contact CDW-G for information regarding their academic pricing for Aquinas students.
1-866-339-3639 ask for Hansen Chennikkara or online at www.cdwg.com/aquinas.

Click here for more information on recommended minimum hardware configurations.

 
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