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Overview

   The SBUMC 802.11 Wireless Network was designed to allow seamless and secure access to academic and clinical resources throughout the institution. It has been fully implemented thoughout the hospital. Select locations in the Health Sciences Center (HSC), Basic Sciences Tower (BST), and remote sites (Ambulatory Surgery Center, Technology Park, South Campus, etc.) are also covered by the same secure wireless network. You only need to setup your wireless device according to our instructions and you should be able to access the wireless network from all the locations listed in the "LOCATIONS & COVERAGE" below.


ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS

·  STUDENTS: Students need to have a valid HSLIB domain account; all East Campus students are automatically given HSLIB accounts upon enrollment in Stony Brook. If you do not have one, please visit the HSC Library Computer Lab. Click here for instructions.

·  FACULTY/STAFF/CONSULTANTS: Faculty, Staff, & Consultants need to have a valid UHMC domain account; if you do not have one, you will need to fill out and submit the Network Account Maintenance form (online form).


LOCATIONS & COVERAGE

Currently, 802.11 wireless network coverage is available in the following locations:

  • Ambulatory Care Pavillion: All areas
  • Ambulatory Surgery Center: All areas
  • BST Floors 5 & 6: All areas
  • Clark House: Basement
  • Clinical Informatics: Annex A, B, and C
  • Flowerfield: Bldg 7 (SBUMC IT section)
  • HSC L-1: All areas
  • HSC L-2: Lecture Halls 1 thru 4, Pathology Labs, Cafe, PT Classroom 125, Radiology Trailer
  • HSC L-3: Lecture Halls 5 thru 6, HSC Library, Emergency Medicine, IT Infrastructure, Galleria
  • HSC L-4: Deans Suite / Office of the Vice President, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine
  • HSC T-8: Anatomy Conference Room
  • HSC T-10: All areas
  • HSC T-12: All areas
  • HSC T-18: Orthopaedics Conference Room
  • HSC T-19: Surgery Conference Room
  • Radiology: Trailer
  • South Campus: Rockland Hall (Learning Center, Student Lounge Rm 134, Lecture Rooms 195 & 196, Conference Room 103, Classroom Rm 111), Sullivan Hall (Dental Stores)
  • SBUH: All floors, all areas
  • Tech Park Bldg #6: OB/GYN areas
  • Tech Park Bldg #8: Medical Records area
  • Tech Park Bldg #13: Corporate Education and Time Keeping
  • Tech Park Bldg #14: Orthopaedics (Hand Center and Spine Center)
  • Tech Park Bldg #15: Corporate Education and Time Keeping
  • Tech Park Bldg #24: All areas
  • Tech Park Bldg #26: All areas (SBUH and DCI)
  • Tech Park Bldg #31: All areas
  • Tech Park Bldg #33: Ophthalmology area
  • Tech Park Bldg #37: All areas
  • Tech Park Bldg #181: Dermatology area
  • Tech Park Bldg #188: Office of Communications area
  • Tech Park Bldg #205: All areas + BioMed (basement)
  • WTC Office: Reception and most areas

NETWORK RULES

    1. You must have an antivirus & antispyware program with the latest updates installed on your computer;
    2. You must update your computer with the latest security patches for your operating system;
    3. Using your computer as a server or access point is NOT allowed;
    4. Malicious use of any network tools on these wireless networks is NOT allowed;
    5. Attempts to circumvent any security in place on the wireless networks are NOT allowed.

Failure to abide by these rules will result in the revocation of wireless network privileges as well as appropriate action against such violation(s).

If you agree to these rules, you may proceed to the next section below otherwise please exit the wireless network.


WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP

Students

Click here for instructions on how to connect to "hscnet."

Faculty/Staff/Consultants

Once you have met the account requirements, proceed with the Faculty/Staff/Consultants Instructions.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our Help Desk at (631) 444-HELP.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Have a question? We may already have the answer. Check our FAQ page for details.

 

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Last Updated: August 8, 2011
By SBUMC Network Services Dept.