Remote access allows you to use campus computing and information resources when you are not connected directly to the BU campus network. Whether you want to work from home or stay productive while traveling, most Boston University networked resources remain available to you from wherever you happen to be.
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How do I connect to the wireless network at Boston College?
Faculty, staff, students, and guests of Boston College may use the wireless network at BC. You will need your BC username and password. If you don’t know your username, contact Student Services at 617-552-3300. If you don’t know your password, you can reset it through Agora Portal. Connect to the "eduroam" network.
How do I Manage my access to Boston Children's Hospital systems?
To manage your access to Boston Children's Hospital Systems, click one of the buttons below. Register for BCH Password Manager or change your security questions and answers. Before beginning, contact the help desk for a Temporary PIN. Reset your BCH Password.
Is eduroam available at Boston College?
BC faculty, staff, and students are strongly encouraged to use eduroam. "BostonCollege" is an open, unsecure wireless network that does not encrypt data and is used for guest access and for manual registrations.
What is bostoncollege and is it secure?
"BostonCollege" is an open, unsecure wireless network that does not encrypt data and is used for guest access and for manual registrations. Information sent across the wireless network using BostonCollege is “in the clear” and others might snoop or intercept data transmitted using this unsecured wireless service.
How to remove Boston College from my network?
How to update wireless card driver?
What are the factors that can disrupt the quality of wireless service for you and your neighbors?
How to delete Boston College?
What is interference in BC?
How to install helix software?
How to forget network on Boston College?
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Access to the Boston College technological and information resources is a privilege available only to authorized individuals. This privilege requires that all users be responsible for the protection of University resources and that all use be in accordance with the Boston College Technology Use AgreementBoston College Technology Use Agreement
Boston College Login
Access to the Boston College technological and information resources is a privilege available only to authorized individuals. This privilege requires that all users be responsible for the protection of University resources and that all use be in accordance with the Boston College Technology Use AgreementBoston College Technology Use Agreement
Agora Portal - Information Technology Services - Boston College
If you’re logged into a Portal service (starts with portal.bc.edu, services.bc.edu, or eagleone.bc.edu) and log out, you will be logged out of other Portal services.
Eduroam - WiFi Access | Boston College
Secure Wireless Access Eduroam allows staff and students from external organisations to access WiFi on Boston College campuses. Eduroam is also available a variety of locations across the UK. Connecting to Eduoram Boston College staff/students should connect to Eduroam using their Boston College email and password. It is recommended to connect to Eduroam at a Boston … Continued
VPN (Virtual Private Network) - Service Catalog
Use Eagle VPN (BC's Virtual Private Network) to access specific computers or servers behind BC's firewall, such as those that contain confidential BC information or on campus computers with file-sharing enabled.
How long does OpenAthens cookie last?
If you change web browsers or devices you will be asked to login again. Generally the OpenAthens browser cookie expires every eight hours and then you'll have to login again.
How to login to Boston College?
On many publisher websites, you will see a Login button. Log in using the Institutional Login or OpenAthens Login (wording will vary by publisher), select Boston College from the institution list and login with your BC username and password. If you are asked to select a federation, please select OpenAthens Federation.
How to use OpenAthens?
Using OpenAthens on Publisher Sites 1 Whenever possible, access the Libraries' online resources from the Library search box or from the Database list. 2 If you are on a publisher website and did not go through the library to get there, you can log in using the Institutional Login. Select Boston College from the institution list. 3 Troubleshooting: browser caching can cause problems, try clearing the browser cache and restarting the browser, or try using a different browser. If you are having trouble off-campus, try using the University's Eagle VPN service to create an on-campus connection.
What VPN to use for BC?
Another option is to use Eagle VPN which connects you to the BC network as if you are on-campus. Use the library search box to see if we subscribe to a resource. We use OpenAthens to connect to many library resources. Some publisher sites allow you to login using OpenAthens or Institutional Login.
How to access library resources from off campus?
The easiest way to access library resources from off-campus is to connect through the Library website. When you connect to a database, journal, article, ebook, streaming video, etc. through the library's site you will be asked to sign in to Boston College. Another option is to use Eagle VPN which connects you to the BC network ...
How to remove Boston College from my network?
Go to System Preferences > Network > Select Wifi on the left > Select the Advanced button > Select the BostonCollege or eduroam network from the list and then click on the minus button (-) to remove it from the list > Select OK > Select Apply.
How to update wireless card driver?
To update the wireless card driver, go to the manufacturer's website to download and install the latest wireless card driver.
What are the factors that can disrupt the quality of wireless service for you and your neighbors?
There are many factors that can disrupt the quality of wireless service for you and your neighbors, including cordless phones, unauthorized wireless devices, wireless printers, and even microwave ovens. Please use the following tips for optimal service.
How to delete Boston College?
Settings -> WiFi > In the list of Known networks, select and hold "BostonCollege" or "eduroam" > Select Delete.
What is interference in BC?
One major source of interference is unauthorized wireless devices, most commonly wireless routers, as they communicate on the same radio frequency as the BC wireless network. ITS reserves the right to disable any unauthorized wireless devices that are disrupting service.
How to install helix software?
Go to helix.bc.edu & click “Download Windows Configuration Software” and then install the software.
How to forget network on Boston College?
Click Settings > Wi-Fi > Select and hold your finger on "BostonCollege" or "eduroam" > Select forget network.
