Staff and students are recommended to configure their notebook computer or PDA to access the wireless network using the EdUHK SSID which is more secure and device usually could reconnect the Wi-Fi automatically. Please avoid using Wi-Fi.HK via EdUHK as the data transmitted over the air is not encrypted and could be tapped by hackers. The pros and cons of different choices are tabulated as follows:
SSIDs for Academic/Administrative Buildings:
User Type | Recommended wireless SSID | Encryption Technology | EdUHK Network Account Required? | Pros | Cons |
Staff and Students | EdUHK * | WPA/WPA2 | Yes |
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EdUHK5G * | WPA/WPA2 | Yes |
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Visitors | Wi-Fi.HK via EdUHK | No | No |
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SSIDs for Hostel/SSQ/OSQ:
User Type | Recommended wireless SSID | Encryption Technology | EdUHK Network Account Required? | Pros | Cons |
Students | Hostel * | WPA/WPA2 | Yes |
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Hostel5G * | WPA/WPA2 | Yes |
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Staff | Quarters * | WPA/WPA2 | Yes |
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Visitors | Wi-Fi.HK via EdUHK | No | No |
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* Users are recommended to use the Hostel/Quarters SSID when they are in hostel/quarters so that they could enjoy the strongest signal. When users are in the academic/administrative buildings, they are recommended to use EdUHK.