Connecting to Wireless Networks on Campus

Tags WIFI

Wireless Network

LCC Wi-Fi

LCC Wi-Fi is the primary wireless network for both staff and students on the main campus, downtown, Cottage Grove, Florence campus, and the Aviation Academy. LCC Wi-Fi provides different access levels based on the user. Students will be able to access the Internet and various Lane services such as MyLane. Staff will be able to access additional services such as printing and Banner.

LCC Wi-Fi Login

Employees:
For employees to login into LCC Wi-Fi , the login is their lastname first initial and their MyLane password. 

Students:
For students, the login is their Lnumber and password used to access MyLane.

Note: Initial setup of LCC Wi-Fi is more involved than LCC Guest, but once completed the device will automatically re-connect for as long as the login remains valid. You may need to Forget the network to resolve a connection issue. Here are the steps: For Windows PC:

  1. Open Settings:

    • Click on the Start button (Windows icon) in the bottom-left corner.
    • Select Settings (gear icon) from the menu.

  2. Go to Network Settings:

    • In the Settings window, click Network & Internet.

  3. Access Wi-Fi Settings:

    • In the left-hand menu, select Wi-Fi.

  4. Manage Known Networks:

    • Under the Wi-Fi section, click on Manage known networks.

  5. Forget the Network:

    • From the list of known networks, locate the Wi-Fi connection you want to forget.
    • Click on the network name, and then click the Forget button.

  6. Reconnect if Necessary:

    • To reconnect to the same network, return to the Wi-Fi list, select the network, and enter the updated password or credentials.

For additional assistance with LCC Wi-Fi , contact the Employee Help Desk or Student Help Desk.

LCC Guest

LCC Guest users are logged in automatically when they connect to the guest network. Be aware that this is much like any other public open network and will not allow you to access your drives, printing or Banner.

For assistance with LCC Guest, contact the Employee Help Desk or Student Help Desk.

Logout

Devices are automatically logged out of the system after a period of inactivity or when the device is suspended or shut down, reconnection is automatic.

Security

Users of LCC wireless networks must abide by the Lane Technology Use Rights and Responsibilities Policy and Student Rights and Conduct.

It is your responsibility to keep your Lane User ID and password secure. Wi-Fi usage is logged and you are accountable for network and internet activity that was accessed using your account.

Users are responsible for their personal computer hardware and software and for their own computer security when using the LCC Guest connections. The LCC Guest connection is not a protected network. Users should take all reasonable precautions such as anti-virus/anti-spyware software and personal firewall software.

LCC Guest is a shared network and any information transmitted is NOT encrypted by the network. Secure websites (https, SSL) may provide this service for users, neither LCC Guest nor the Internet are secure networks and should be used with appropriate safeguards.

Lane Community College is not responsible for any loss of data or damage from the use of the wireless network system. Do not, under any circumstances, leave portable computers, personal computing devices, or valuables unattended. Lane Community College is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

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