BostonCollege is an open, unsecure wireless network. This network does not encrypt data and is used to connect before connecting to the secure network or for guest access. Information sent across the wireless network using BostonCollege is “in the clear.” Others might snoop or intercept data transmitted using the unsecured wireless service.

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Learn how to activate Smartphones and Gaming Consoles on the BC network before connecting to BC's wireless.

Secure wireless (bcsecure) is a secure wireless network service that offers a much greater degree of privacy and security (BC username and password required). BC faculty, staff, and students are strongly encouraged to use bcsecure.

Learn how to configure your laptop: Windows 7 and Vista |  Windows XP |  Mac OS X 

Learn how to activate Smartphones and Gaming Consoles on the BC network before connecting to BC's wireless.

BostonCollege (for guest access) is available to guests of the University, including visiting faculty, conference/meeting attendees, colleagues from other institutions, sports media, parents, and friends who do not have a BC username and password. Guests may select the BostonCollege wireless service and setup as a Guest. Guest access provides limited, temporary Internet connections.

Learn how to configure your laptop: Windows 7 and Vista | Windows XP | Mac OS X 

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Important: If you are hosting a visitor who will require access to the Internet while at BC, please provide them with printed copies of the information about BC Visitor Network Access.