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Ethernet and Wireless Network Connections 
Millikin University residence hall rooms have one computer network jack per person.  Ethernet patch cords are available at the IT Help Desk, Shilling 106, for $10.  A valid Millikin ID card must be presented, and the charge will be applied to the student's account.

Note:  Millikin University prohibits the use of wireless routers in residence halls where Millikin has provisioned wireless connections for students.

Where is the Millikin wireless network available and how do I connect to it?

Wireless access is currently available in the following areas:
    •  ADM-Scovill Hall - Entire building
    •  Alumni and Development - Dining room
    •  Blackburn Hall - First Floor
    •  Dolson Hall - Entire building
    •  Gorin Hall - First Floor
    •  Griswold - Upper Level
    •  Hessler Hall - Entire building
    •  Jimmy John's - Outside seating area
    •  Kirkland - Entire building
    •  LTSC - Entire building
    •  Mills Hall - First Floor
    •  New Hall 2 - Entire building
    •  New Hall 3 - Entire building
    •  New Hall 4 - Entire building
    •  Residence Life
    •  Shilling Hall - Entire building
    •  SPEC
    •  Staley Library - Entire building
    •  Pipe Dreams
    •  PMC - Entire building
    •  RTUC - Entire building
    •  Walker Hall - First floor
    •  Weck Hall - Entire building
    •  Woods - Common building, Suite 5 (English Language Learning) and surrounding areas

To connect to the Millikin wireless network, you must be running at least Windows XP SP3 on a PC, or Mac OS X 10.3 or above on a Macintosh computers.  Additionally, you must have a wireless network card or built-in wireless network connection that supports WPA (WiFi Protected Access).  Most laptops sold today will have WPA capability, and most Mac OS X computers will support WPA as well.  Also, most add-in wireless cards available today will support WPA.

See our instructions for setting up your computer for campus wireless access for more information.

How do I check my e-mail?

Millikin University uses a web-based portal called myMILLIKIN.  It can be accessed from anywhere in the world and provides students access to:

    •  E-mail
    •  Course Tools
    •  Course Schedules
    •  Registration
    •  Grades
    •  Broadcast Communications
    •  Much More!
    
 
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