Network & Devices

Connect Gaming and Mobile Devices to the Network Toggle Accordion

If you own a Playstation, Nintendo Wii, Xbox, etc. you can connect to the Albion Devices wireless network. You need the MAC address of your game system to register it. If you are not sure how to find your device’s MAC address, please consult the device specific instructions below. You can also connect a phone or laptop.

You are responsible for all activity that takes place from the equipment registered to you.

Instructions & Registration

Create Temporary Guest Network Account Toggle Accordion

Albion College network users may create a temporary network guest account using the form below. Guest accounts expire in seven days.

Create Temporary Guest Network Account

File Sharing and Legal Music Download Sites Toggle Accordion

Protect Yourself – Download Music From Legal Sites!

You may be making audio and video files available on your computer for uploading over the Internet without your knowledge through functionality built into file-sharing software on your computer.

To protect our campus community we urge you to cease all peer to peer sharing of files, to remove these files from your computer, defragment your computer and uninstall any peer to peer applications immediately.

Legal Download Sites Information

Mapping Your H Drive Toggle Accordion

Below is the guide on how to map H: drive on your pc.

Mapping Your H: Drive Guide

Network Drives Toggle Accordion

Below is the link to the page with more information on Albion College network drives.

More on Network Drives

Residential Network Toggle Accordion

Residential Networking is a service provided to all Albion College students living on campus.

Major Res Halls have wireless network available throughout, and the preferred network connection in those spaces is wireless. Wired ports are available in the student rooms and can be activated upon request.

Some smaller Res Halls and annexes do not have wireless in the bedrooms. In those spaces, the wired network ports are active for network connections.

Please contact Help Desk at helpdesk@albion.edu for a current list of fully wireless residential spaces.

Student Computer System Requirements Toggle Accordion

Below is the link to the page with the recommended specifications for a student computer.

Student Computer System Requirements

Using Your G: Drive Toggle Accordion

Below is the guide that shows how to access your G: drive and use it.

View Using the G: Drive Guide

Using Your H: Drive Toggle Accordion

Below is the guide that shows how to access your H: drive and use it.

View Using the H: Drive Guide

VPN (Virtual Private Network) Toggle Accordion

The guide linked below outlines how to connect to the Albion College virtual network from a home computer. This is essential for accessing certain Albion College resources that are only available on campus. 

View the VPN Guide

Wireless Networking Toggle Accordion

Below is the guide on using the Albion College wireless networks.

View the Wireless Networking Guide