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Connecting with Wireless - Students, Employees, and Guests

In accordance with Lewis & Clark’s network access control policy, computers that connect to the network must have up-to-date antivirus and operating system software.

Connecting the first time can be complicated, especially if your computer is not up-to-date with the latest operating system patches and antivirus definitions. Call 503-768-7225 or stop by the IT Service Desk in the Watzek Library if you need assistance.

To get connected, please select your location from the list:

 

Connecting your Smart TV or Smart Speaker

Connect to the guest wireless network, PioNet-Guest, or an Ethernet port to connect to the Internet. Devices that have older wireless technology, such as 802.11b, will not work on the network.  If your device cannot connect via wireless, you will need to connect it using the wired Ethernet network.

If your “smart” device cannot connect to an open or WPA2-Enterprise SSID, then it is not supported on the network at this time. We hope to add this feature in the future.

Issues with Multiplayer Gaming in the Residence Halls

If you are having trouble connecting with multiplayer gaming (your device may inform you the NAT type isn’t compatible), you will need to connect your device to an ethernet port on the Aruba device located in your room.

Connecting with VPN

If you are off-campus and need access to on campus network resources, please use our VPN solution.  

If you are connected to our public wireless network, LC Wireless or PioNet-Guest, or PioNet-Resident you must use VPN for full network access to services like printing, file servers, etc.

HELP! I can’t connect!!!

If you cannot connect, have a bad connection, or are having issues with the wireless network please report the problem.  For assistance during business hours, we recommend you call or visit the appropriate Service Desk for your campus.