Network & Devices
Connect Gaming and Mobile Devices to the Network
If you own a Playstation, Nintendo Wii, Xbox, etc. you can connect to the Albion Devices wireless network. You need the MAC address of your game system to register it. If you are not sure how to find your device’s MAC address, please consult the device specific instructions below. You can also connect a phone or laptop.
You are responsible for all activity that takes place from the equipment registered to you.
Create Temporary Guest Network Account
Albion College network users may create a temporary network guest account using the form below. Guest accounts expire in seven days.
File Sharing and Legal Music Download Sites
Protect Yourself – Download Music From Legal Sites!
You may be making audio and video files available on your computer for uploading over the Internet without your knowledge through functionality built into file-sharing software on your computer.
To protect our campus community we urge you to cease all peer to peer sharing of files, to remove these files from your computer, defragment your computer and uninstall any peer to peer applications immediately.
Mapping Your H Drive
Below is the guide on how to map H: drive on your pc.
Network Drives
Below is the link to the page with more information on Albion College network drives.
Residential Network
Residential Networking is a service provided to all Albion College students living on campus.
Major Res Halls have wireless network available throughout, and the preferred network connection in those spaces is wireless. Wired ports are available in the student rooms and can be activated upon request.
Some smaller Res Halls and annexes do not have wireless in the bedrooms. In those spaces, the wired network ports are active for network connections.
Please contact Help Desk at [email protected] for a current list of fully wireless residential spaces.
Student Computer System Requirements
Below is the link to the page with the recommended specifications for a student computer.
Using Your G: Drive
Below is the guide that shows how to access your G: drive and use it.
Using Your H: Drive
Below is the guide that shows how to access your H: drive and use it.
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
The guide linked below outlines how to connect to the Albion College virtual network from a home computer. This is essential for accessing certain Albion College resources that are only available on campus.
Wireless Networking
Below is the guide on using the Albion College wireless networks.