Davidson College students, faculty, and staff use the DavidsonSecure or DavidsonDevice wireless networks to access the campus wireless networks.

DavidsonSecure is an encrypted network primarily designed for computers and other devices with advanced wireless capabilities, while DavidsonDevice is intended for entertainment and productivity devices.

Students can configure their personal computers for DavidsonSecure by connecting to the DavidsonSetup wireless network. Once connected, open a web browser and follow the presented instructions.

Students can also connect to the network from:

DavidsonSecure:

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  • iPhone, iPod touch or iPad
  • Non-Apple Smartphones and Tablets

DavidsonDevice:

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  • Kindles, Gaming Devices, and Internet-enabled TVs

Employees can configure their devices from the choices  below:

DavidsonSecure:

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  • Windows computers owned by the college
  • Windows XP personally-owned computers
  • Windows Vista personally-owned computers
  • Windows 7 personally-owned computers
  • Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, and 10.7 computers, owned by the college or individuals
  • iPhone, iPod touch or iPad
  • Non-Apple Smartphones and Tablets

DavidsonDevice:

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  • Kindles, Gaming Devices, and Internet-enabled TVs

Guests to campus use the DavidsonGuest network, which is not encrypted. Guests may self-register for internet usage. If you have any questions about guest access please contact the Help Desk at 704-894-2900, option 1.