Hotchkiss-Residential & Hotchkiss-Connect Wireless Network– Instructions & Overview
We are excited to announce a new and improved wireless network system for faculty residences and approved personal devices such as game systems.
🔗 Connecting to the New Network
Network Name: Hotchkiss-Residential
Select Hotchkiss-Residential from your list of available Wi-Fi networks.
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When prompted, enter your Hotchkiss username and password.
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Accept the security certificate.
💡 Important Note:
Although Hotchkiss-Residential is a shared network name across campus, each user is placed on a private and secure virtual network after logging in. This ensures your devices and activity remain isolated and secure—just like the previous "LastnameFamily" networks.
🎮 Connecting Devices That Do Not Support Username/Password Logins
For devices that cannot connect using a username and password (e.g., smart TVs, game consoles, streaming sticks):
On a computer or mobile device already connected to the network, go to:
👉 connect.hotchkiss.org (only available on campus)
(You must be on an internal network such as Hotchkiss-Secure, Hotchkiss-Public is not an internal network)
Log in with your Hotchkiss credentials.
Register your device by entering its MAC address.
Once registered, connect the device to the:
Hotchkiss-Connect network.
👩🎓 For Proctors and Seniors
Students who are proctors or seniors may also use connect.hotchkiss.org to register game consoles and similar devices.
After registering, these devices can connect to Hotchkiss-Connect just like in faculty residences.
🔌 Need to Plug into a Wired Port? (Faculty Residences Only)
If you have a device that requires a wired Ethernet connection, this may be accommodated depending on the availability of active ports in your residence.
To request assistance:
If you have any questions or need assistance finding a device’s MAC address, please reach out to the IT Department.
Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to improve campus connectivity!