Wireless Access

What is Wireless?

Wireless network allows users to connect to the Internet via radio transmission without using network cables. So, you can surf the web without the hazzle of the connecting wires.

Where can I go wireless?

Wireless hotspots are available in the reading area of the HKU Libraries. Each hotspot provides a 50m-radius coverage for a semi-open area.

How can I go wireless?

Users wishing to go wireless with their devices, e.g. notebook computers, handheld palms, on campus should first register their network card at the HKU Portal.

Once you are in the UPortal, select Services > Register Network Cards. On the registration page, you will need to enter the Ethernet Address and the brand name of your network card. You can find out the Ethernet Address of your network card following the procedure below:

1. In your computer, click on the Start Menu and then select "Run".
2. Enter "cmd" in the text box.
3. Enter "ipconfig/all" following the C:/ prompt.
4. The Physical Address is the Ethernet Address of your network card. (The address should be a 12 digit string of numbers/ characters.) Please note that your computer may have two network cards. Copy the physical address of your wireless network card.

20 minutes after the network card registration, you will be able to go wireless with your PC on campus.

If your notebook computer does not carry a wireless LAN card, you may wish to borrow one from the Circulation Counter in the Main Library or the Law Library. Loan period is for one day.

You may also go wireless through mobile devices other than a notebook computer. These include i-phone, pocket PC and Palm with WiFi capabilities. Users with Mobile device can also enjoy additional search features offered by the HKU Libraries, e.g. Gecko (the mobile version of Dragon, the HKUL catalogue) or readable e-Books.