Connecting to the Internet at Hesston College

CONNECTING YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE:

HC_Secure is the best wireless network for computers, tablets, and smartphones. (Newer windows 11 and Mac and IOS 13.0+ may have issues connecting)For other devices, see below for information about the HC_Devices WiFi network. If you have an HC ID, you can connect your device to HC_Secure. If you do not have an HC ID, you can connect to HC_Guest, though HC_Guest should be reserved for guests/visitors of the college and those needing to get online temporarily to access this site and other resources necessary to connect to HC_Secure.

Manual network configuration info:

CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS, TVs AND INTERNET STREAMING DEVICES:

HC_Device and HC_Students are wireless network especially designed for video game systems, smart TVs, and Internet streaming devices. Upon attempting to connect to you will be prompted to enter in a password. 

The password for the HC_Device network is: hcgolarks
The password for the HC_Students network is: St@rt_H3re

Normally, your device will successfully connect to HC_Device after the password is entered in. However, occasionally a device will fail to connect to this network--if this occurs, the IT department will need to know your device’s MAC address to allow it to connect. This string of numbers is unique to every internet-enabled device, and is often easily found in the ‘Settings’ or ‘About’ window in the device’s software. For more information on finding your device’s MAC address, as well as to contact the IT department with your device’s MAC address, please click here.

Please note: We currently do not support Some VR headsetsChromecasts, Wi-Fi Printers,  Apple Airplay or Ethernet Routers on any Hesston College network. Wi-fi enable appliance are also not compatible with our wireless security such as: Smart light bulbs/Outlets, Security cameras, and Speakers

CONNECTING TO THE DORM WIRED NETWORK:

Most gaming systems and some other types of devices (eg: AppleTV's) will automatically connect and get online when plugged in on the wired network in your dorm room. If you have a device that doesn't, please send an email to: helpdesk@hesston.edu and be sure to include all your  information, including your MAC Address and room number. See this page for instructions on how to obtain your device’s MAC address.