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Network Ports in the Library

The Library has activated high-speed network ports at study spaces throughout the libraries for use by Bowdoin College students, faculty, and staff.

To use an activated network port you must have a campus e-mail account. The Library provides the activated network ports for your convenience and cannot be responsible for the configuration of any hardware or software.

Accessing the network

You will need:

  • Your Laptop computer with an Ethernet card
  • Your Ethernet cable
  • PolarNet software
  1. Locate a student study space near any multicolored World Wide Web image.
  2. Plug your Ethernet cable into the activated port that corresponds with the number on the image. You are now connected to the Bowdoin College network!

If you have questions about connecting to the network, please contact Computing and Information Services.

Accessing Print Services

Macintosh Users:
Students, faculty and staff may configure the Chooser to print to HLLAB1, HLLAB2, Lehua or Peony. (AppleTalk Zone: Library; LaserWriter Icon; and select the printer name from the list provided.)

Windows PC Users
You may use the 'Add a printer Wizard' in windows to set up network printers. (Start the wizard, choose to install a networked printer, when prompted for a printer name, enter "\\madison\<printername>" where the printer name is HLLAB1, HLLAB2, Lehua or Peony.

Please be careful to safeguard your laptop. If you leave your study space, even for brief periods, Take Your Laptop With You!

  January 13, 2012