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To get a wired connection, use your Ethernet cable to plug into a jack in the wall. Each dorm room has network jacks installed which make it easy to connect your laptop, gaming console, or other device to the network using a network cable. Wired connections are most reliable and consistent. Bandwidth may be more plentiful in certain buildings or rooms on the Drew campus with wired connections. If you are streaming video, playing an online game, or downloading large files, you may want an Ethernet connection.
Checking the Status of Your Connection
On a PC
Wireless Connection
If your computer is lready connected to a wireless network, you will see this icon in the System Tray: PICTURE
Clicking once on the icon will give a list of available networks detected by the computer. It may take a few moments for the computer to detect all networks in the area. Resting the cursor on top of the name of the wireless network will give you a full system status overview. PICTURE
Generally, covered areas will receive a Good or Excellent signal (3 or more bars). You may be able to connect with lesser signals, but it is more likely that the system will disconnect or have slower performance. We cannot guarantee complete reliability in areas with less than Good coverage.
The strength of the wireless signal varies at different points on campus. Wireless access at some sites is much faster; for example, do not be surprised if your connection is slower in the library than it is in your dorm room.