Requirements:

  • An available wireless connection 
  • You must know the name and password of the connection. 
  • Smith & Howard issued laptop. 

Warning: When connecting to a wireless network, it is strongly recommended to always use a trusted wireless network.

However if one is not available, please use the Smith & Howard VPN, even when browsing the internet to ensure security.

How to know networks you can trust? Some good guidelines:

  • The WiFi  should have a Lock to show it is secure and should be provided by someone you know personally (family, close family friend, etc.) 
  • If provided in public and not secured be sure you know the name of the network. Check with the establishment,  don’t assume. Some “hackers” user similar names for wireless networks like “attandt” instead of “attwireless” or “xfinity free” instead of “xfinity” or even “Free Public”. 
  • If unsure, don’t use the WiFi  as they may be hacking the traffic and attacking the computer all without you knowing! 


Connecting to a wireless network:

1. Start by logging into your Smith & Howard Network account.

2. When logged in, the desktop will be displayed.

3. Go to the very bottom right corner and look for a  icon and select it.


4. Next there will be different wireless connections to choose from. Select yours, example: ATTWIFI8004

Note: If connecting to a public network (e.g. Starbucks, McDonalds, etc.) continue reading from here.

Hint: To automatically connect to the network in the future, check the “Connect automatically” box. If not, press Connect

with the checkbox unchecked.


5. Enter your password and press Next.

Hint: To see the password entered, click and hold the icon inside the red box to reveal the password.


6. After pressing next, your wireless connection icon should appear solid in the bottom right corner of your screen.

7. Your laptop will now be connected to your chosen wireless network.

8. For help connecting to the Smith & Howard VPN, please click here.


Connecting to a public wireless network:

1. In your view of wireless networks, there will be networks under the name of “Starbucks”, “McDonalds Guest” or similar

depending on your location. Choose the one based on the café/restaurant you are currently in.

2. Press connect.

3. Open your internet browser.

Warning: If you attempt to browse a website there may be a chance of being required to accept the terms for internet usage.

Example:

4. Check the “I agree to the Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy” box and press connect.

5. Your laptop will have access to the internet.

6. Your wireless connection icon will appear solid white in the bottom right corner of your screen.

8. Before continuing further, connect to the firm VPN.

9. For help connecting to the Smith & Howard VPN, please click here.