FAQ: How to select from various SSIDs and wireless connection methods at EdUHK?

While various SSIDs are available at EdUHK, staff and students are recommended to access the wireless network using EdUHK, Hostel or Quarters (marked with * below) for faster (5GHz) and encrypted connections. Users have to log in with their username and password once, and the device can usually reconnect with the same SSID automatically. Please avoid using Wi-Fi.HK via EdUHK, as data transmitted is not encrypted, bandwidth is limited, and users need to click to connect every time. The pros and cons of different SSIDs 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	Support 5GHz radio band Wi-Fi, less noisy Latest technology of encryption Data in the air are encrypted More bandwidth (faster) Popular standard and also used in many ISP hotspots	Take some time to setup once. Account and password will be cached/stored on the device. Don't set it up on SHARED or PUBLIC computers.
Staff and Students	EdUHK2.4G	WPA/WPA2	Yes	Support 2.4GHz radio band Wi-Fi Latest technology of encryption Data in the air are encrypted Popular standard and also used in many ISP hotspots Better compatibility for legacy devices	Take some time to setup once. Account and password will be cached/stored on the device. Don't set it up on SHARED or PUBLIC computers.
Visitors	Wi-Fi.HK via EdUHK	No	No	No need to login with the network account	No encryption Limited bandwidth

SSIDs for Hostel/SSQ/OSQ:

User Type	Recommended wireless SSID	Encryption Technology	EdUHK Network Account Required?	Pros	Cons
Students	Hostel *	WPA/WPA2	Yes	Support 5GHz radio band Wi-Fi, less noisy Latest technology of encryption Data in the air are encrypted More bandwidth (faster) Popular standard and also used in many ISP hotspots	Take some time to setup once. Account and password will be cached/stored on the device. Don't set it up on SHARED or PUBLIC computers.
Students	Hostel2.4G	WPA/WPA2	Yes	Support 2.4GHz radio band Wi-Fi Latest technology of encryption Data in the air are encrypted Popular standard and also used in many ISP hotspots Better compatibility for legacy devices	Take some time to setup once. Account and password will be cached/stored on the device. Don't set it up on SHARED or PUBLIC computers.
Staff	Quarters *	WPA/WPA2	Yes	Support 5GHz radio band Wi-Fi, less noisy Latest technology of encryption Data in the air are encrypted More bandwidth (faster) Popular standard and also used in many ISP hotspots	Take some time to setup once. Account and password will be cached/stored on the device. Don't set it up on SHARED or PUBLIC computers.
Staff	Quarters2.4G	WPA/WPA2	Yes	Support 2.4GHz radio band Wi-Fi Latest technology of encryption Data in the air are encrypted Popular standard and also used in many ISP hotspots Better compatibility for legacy devices	Take some time to setup once. Account and password will be cached/stored on the mobile device. Don't set it up on SHARED or PUBLIC computers.
Visitors	Wi-Fi.HK via EdUHK	No	No	No need to login with the network account	No encryption Limited bandwidth

Please contact IT Help Desk if you have any problems getting connected.

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