Sinclair Library

Wireless connections via the campus, ITS-supported network is available in the first floor Study Lounge (formerly called Reserve Book Room) and adjacent lobby areas, the second floor Ewa lanai and stacks, and the AV Center (3rd floor) for UH System Library users. UH faculty, staff, researchers and students who bring their own laptops equipped with wireless cards may access the campus network from any location within the Study Lounge and AV Center as well as the Music stacks area between the Music reference desk and the AV Center.

Hamilton Library

Hamilton Library has wireless network capabilities for UH System Library users. University of Hawaii faculty, staff, researchers and students who bring their own laptops equipped with wireless cards may access the campus network as of 6/30/09 from areas in and around:

Please note

Network availability cannot be guaranteed at all times in all locations. Signal strength may vary. The library is not responsible for any losses that might result from a low or dropped wireless network signal; for loss or damages to personal computing equipment brought into and used in the building, or while using the wireless connection, or for lost data due to equipment or electrical failures or malfunctions.

New Manoa Wireless Network - UHM

The University of Hawaii at Manoa will broadcast a new wireless network service set identifier (SSID) ‘UHM’ in the coming months alongside the existing ‘uh’ SSID.  In mid-October, the ‘uh’ SSID will be retired.

The new SSID will automatically appear in your list of known wireless networks if you are in close proximity to one of the ITS wireless access points. No changes to the current configuration of your laptop or mobile devices are required.  Launch a Web browser and you will automatically be redirected to the UH Manoa secure Web login page.  Log in with your UH username and password, and a screen will appear confirming that you have successfully authenticated. Then you're ready to go!

If you shutdown or place the device in sleep mode, you will have a four hour window to reconnect to the wireless network without going through the Web login page. Other than the secure login page, the SSID ‘UHM’ does not provide any security features so you must rely on your applications to encrypt sensitive information such as your credit card PIN numbers and passwords.  See the AskUs article onSecurity of Web Transactions and SSH/SSL FAQ  for more information regarding securing your data over a network connection.  Also, to provide high availability and reliability of this wireless service, non-ITS installed access points will not be permitted to use the ‘UHM’ SSID as this can prevent users from accessing the Manoa wireless network.

Wireless Policies & FAQ

All relevant portions of the University of Hawaii Use and Management of Information Technology Resources Policy apply to wireless use in Hamilton and Sinclair Libraries. Most especially, please note that the UH policy states that "All users should not have an expectation of total privacy regarding information that is created, stored, sent or received on any networked system." Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you do not use a wireless network connection to transmit personal, financial or legal data. The Library cannot protect against theft or interception of data transmitted via a wireless connection.


Wireless Internet access in the library is governed by the Library’s Public Computer Use Policy. In addition:

• Any attempt to break into or gain unauthorized access to any computers or systems from a wireless connection is prohibited.
• Any effort to circumvent the security systems designed to prevent unauthorized access to the Library’s wireless network may result in the suspension of access.

Please note: Since a wireless network is a shared network, its data transfer capability depends on how many users are using the same Access Point (AP). If more people use the same AP, then users might see slower connections. Wireless connects using radio waves. Anything that can cause interference with radio can also interfere with the wireless connection. Things that contain water, for example, wood, people, walls all can cause the signal to be interrupted or lessened. If you experience a connection problem try moving to a different part of the room or within sight of the wireless access point.

Network availability cannot be guaranteed at all times in all locations. Signal strength may vary. The library is not responsible for any losses that might result from a low or dropped wireless network signal; for loss or damages to personal computing equipment brought into and used in the building, or while using the wireless connection, or for lost data due to equipment or electrical failures or malfunctions. The library is not responsible for any losses that might result from a low or dropped signal or any laptop damaged .

UH Manoa Wireless Network

What is Wireless access?
Wireless access allows you to connect your laptop computer to a network using radio waves instead of a cable. This means, for example, that you can surf the Web or do your email while sitting under the trees in front of Hamilton Library or on the lanais at Sinclair Library. You will need to open a web browser to authenticate that you are a valid user before you are granted access to the network.

Where does Wireless access work?
The Manoa Wireless Network consists of wireless access points installed at various locations, usually of common meeting areas.  See map [http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/uhmwireless.gif]

What do I need to access the Wireless network?

How do I get help?
UH Wireless Network Home [http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/]
ITS Help Desk in Keller 105 - Phone: 956-8883    Email: help@hawaii.edu

How do I set up my computer to use the wireless network?
Install your wireless card according to the manufacturer's instructions. After the card is installed, use the following to configure your computer. More information on wireless cards [http://www2.hawaii.edu/wireless/aboutcards.html]

For PC Users:

For MacIntosh users:

Note: If you use want to use your regular Internet connection, you must switch the TCP/IP configuration back to Default. Switch to UH Wireless when using the wireless campus network.

Information about wireless setup and requirements may be found at: http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/
Map of wireless accessible points on the UH Manoa campus: http://www.hawaii.edu/wireless/map/