Wireless LAN (WLAN) allows mobile users to access the network at any location covered by its access points. University members (staff, students and alumni) can enjoy various kinds of WLAN access services as shown below:
CityU WLAN
Firstly introduced in 1997 and matured in 2006, CityU WLAN was implemented as an extension to the wired network of the Computing Services Centre so that staff and students can connect easily within campus to the campus network and hence the Internet without a wire. Currently over 3100 access points are installed in the CityU campus covering most areas including the University Concourse, the classrooms/LTs, the Student Residence and remote offices with excellent connection quality at a speed of up to 9.6 Gbps (802.11ax).
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Eduroam
Eduroam stands for Education Roaming. It is a location independent Wi-Fi network that allows staff and students of any member institution, say the CityU, to log on to the WLAN of other member institutions in the world when they are there, using the same credentials (username and password) of their home institution, that is, using the CityU's Network Connection Username and Password. To break the regional boundary of the WLAN service, the CityU joined the Eduroam in 2008. Consequently, staff and students can enjoy free-of-charge Internet access at any Eduroam-enabled institution worldwide. All UGC-funded institutions in Hong Kong are members, and most of them are already Eduroam-enabled.
Please visit Eduroam Hong Kong for the participant list and the Eduroam main site for the background and the support framework of Eduroam.
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Wi-Fi Hotspots
Wi-Fi hotspots are locations in Hong Kong where wireless broadband connections are provided by the Wireless Service Providers to enable their customers, through paid subscriptions, to access the Internet. The University has made arrangements with two of the major Wireless Service Providers, namely CSL Wi-Fi and Y5Zone, in 2008 to allow staff and students to have free Internet access at their hotspots. There are more than 26,000 hotspots across Hong Kong including fast food shops, shopping malls, MTR stations, etc. Please visit http://www.cslwifi.com or https://www.hkbn.net/personal/support/en/hkbn-wifi for the hotspot lists.
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Alumni Wi-Fi
Alumni Wi-Fi is a specially designed wireless network utilising the existing wireless infrastructure to allow CityU Alumni to use their CityU EID to enjoy free Internet connection inside the CityU campus.
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Alumni may refer to the homepage of Alumni Relations Office for more information.
Wi-Fi.HK
University members can also access the free wireless Internet services through the Wi-Fi.HK facilities at designated government premises or hotspots. Please refer to the Wi-Fi.HK homepage for more information and refer to the user guide and the locator on the same page for the set-up and locations respectively.
Best practice of using WLAN
Once you have your notebook connected to any WLAN, you are exposing yourself to potential attacks. Therefore, network security and data protection are extremely important, especially when using public wireless hotspots. Please click here for the best practice of using WLAN to protect your notebook and safeguard your information while enjoying wireless computing. You may also visit the Infosec of the Hong Kong Government for tips on using the wireless network.