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Internet Access on Loaner Laptops

All ITS loaner laptops have the necessary hardware to connect to the Internet via a wired or wireless connection. However, if you need Internet access on a loaner laptop, please be aware of the following:

Using a Loaner Laptop on Campus

• ITS loaner laptops can connect to the Internet from most on-campus location (such as classrooms, meeting rooms, offices, etc.).
• Different locations on campus require different network cables; ask the Helpdesk which cable you'll need for your particular location.
• If possible, allow extra time when you plan to use an Internet connection on-campus, in case you encounter any technical problems (especially if you have never used a loaner laptop in the planned location).

• While most ITS loaner laptops have the necessary hardware (modem and phone cable) to connect to the Internet from off-campus, these laptops do NOT include any kind of Internet service account. You will need to arrange for such service on your own, either through your own Internet Service Provider, or using a "prepaid internet" service.

Conference Phone Compatibility

• The ITS loaner conference phones are NOT compatible with digital phone jacks. The conference phones MUST be connected to an analog phone jack. If you use a multi-line Dterm phone, it uses a digital phone jack and you cannot connect the conference phones to that type of jack. Most conference rooms and meeting spaces on campus are equipped with analog jacks so the conference phones can be used in those areas.

Please contact the ITS Helpdesk if you have any questions about using loaner equipment.