RESOURCES - INTERNET AND DEVICES

STRATEGIES FOR INTERNET ACCESS

• Vehicle (parking lot) or external (lawnchair-style) access on college campuses, by local libraries, near businesses with free wifi, or at a friend’s yard/porch (with their wifi password)
• Cell phone (e.g., Blackboard, WebEx, Office 365, email, social media apps, etc.)
• Move in with friends or family who have wifi access

MSU NETWORK INFORMATION

For those students in or near the Morehead area, Wi-Fi is available outside of MSU buildings and in parking lots on campus.

MSU_SECURE

This network provides a safe, secure connection to the internet and to MSU resources. This is the preferred on-campus, secure wireless network available to users with a current MSU account. MSU_SECURE requires an Eagle ID and password to connect and should be used with PCs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

MSU_PUBLIC

This network provides limited internet access to MSU guests. Unless you have an Eagle ID and password, you will access the internet on campus through MSU_Public. For instructions on connecting, visit Mobile Devices. For more information about MSU technology services, visit MSU's Technology site.

DEVICES

Morehead State University has a limited number of laptops that can be loaned or granted to students on an emergency basis through the end of the semester. To determine if you are eligible to have a loaner/grant laptop shipped to you, email uess@moreheadstate.edu with a description of your circumstances.

Remember that you may be able to borrow a laptop, desktop, iPad/tablet, or other devices from a friend or family member, especially if they have recently upgraded and have an older device available.