If you find an instance where you need additional ethernet or Wifi, you may use personal devices
but please first address the issue with the CIS Help Desk.

Network Switches

• If there is a need for additional ethernet ports and none can be made available by CIS, you may purchase a personal network switch.
• You may use the following suggestion to aid you in choosing a switch:

• TRENDnet 5-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch

• The switch must be labeled as “unmanaged.”
• The CIS Help Desk can answer any questions you may have and assist with set up for the switch.

Wireless Routers

• If you find inadequate wireless signal where you need it and it cannot be remedied by CIS, you may purchase a personal Wireless Router or Access Point
• You may use the following suggestions to aid you in choosing a Wireless Router:

• TP-LINK TL-WR841N Wireless N300 Home Router

• NETGEAR Wireless Router - N300

• Linksys N300 Wi-Fi Wireless Router

• You may use the following suggestions to aid you in choosing an Access Point:

• TP-LINK TL-WA801ND Wireless N300 2T2R Access Point

• Linksys WAP300N IEEE 802.11n 300 Mbps Wireless Access Point

• TP-LINK EAP110 N300 Wireless Access Point

• Ideally you will want to purchase an Access point

• If using a router you will want to configure it to act as an access point

• Disable DHCP, change IP, no longer use WAN port

• If using a router or access point, CIS would like to be involved to configure the device to prevent any conflicts in our environment.
  This would involve initial configuration and choosing frequencies that are not already in use for Wifi.

If you have any questions, please involve the CIS Help Desk. When in doubt, email or call the CIS Help Desk (helpdesk@hmc.edu or 909.607.7777)