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Staff and Faculty WiFi Information
Updated 01/28/2022
 
To increase reliability and security on our network, we require that all devices that are connected to our network be registered.
The name of the wireless network is "WilsonCollege".
The security key is: wilson1869
Requiring a key enables us to securely encrypt your wireless signals between your device and our network equipment to prevent wireless sniffing and eavesdropping.
 
The steps below will assist you to register your personal wireless devices on our network.
 
Computer/Tablet/Phone Registration:
Follow these steps to register your device:
1. Connect your device to the "WilsonCollege" wireless network.
2. Enter the Security Key when prompted: wilson1869 (Apple devices may refer to this as a "password").
3. If your device does not automatically display the registration page, open a web browser on the device and point it to: http://packetfence.wilson.edu
   * In case your browser is unable to reach the URL above, please try this link: http://10.10.0.10
4. Click the "Student, Faculty and Staff - Login Required" button.
Select Authentication Method
 
5. Click on the "Wilson College Faculty and Staff" button.
Authentication1
 
6. Please read through the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and check the "I accept the terms" box.
Authentication1
 
7. Enter your Wilson College Username and your Password in the spaces provided, and click the "Continue" button.
   * Do not enter "wilson\" before your username, or "@wilson.edu" after your username.
Authentication2
 
8. You network will be enabled, and you will be redirected to the status page.
Enabling Access
 
9. Your device will be registered for 365 days.
10. Devices will need to be re-registered each academic year.
11. You will need to repeat these steps for each device that you wish to join to our network. See below for registration of browserless devices.
 
If you have problems or questions please contact the Wilson College Helpdesk: