Students & Parents

Connect Your Devices to the Internet

The following chart describes devices that have been network tested within the College Houses. Information Systems and Computing, ISC, provides annual recommendations for specific desktop computing devices here.

Network Device Connectivity & Support

DesktopAirPennNetAirPennNet DeviceWired PennNetNotes
Windows Vista, 7, 8 X

Additional information - Windows

Wireless via AirPennNet-Help & XpressConnect.
Wired via NetReg.
OS X (10.6.8-10.8.x) X

Additional information - OSX

Wireless via AirPennNet-Help & XpressConnect.
Wired via NetReg.
Chrome OS Manual X

Additional information - Chrome OS

Manual configuration required.
MobileAirPennNetAirPennNet DeviceWired PennNetNotes
AndroidXN/A

Additional information - Android

Wireless via AirPennNet-Help & XpressConnect.
May not work on some older devices.
BlackBerry 10ManualXN/A

Additional information - BlackBerry 10

Manual configuration required.
BlackBerry 7 (and older) X N/A
iOS X N/A

Additional information - iOS

Wireless via AirPennNet-Help & XpressConnect.
Windows Phone X N/A
E-ReaderAirPennNetAirPennNet DeviceWired PennNetNotes
Kindle X N/A
Kindle Fire/HD X N/A

Additional information - Kindle Fire/HD

Wireless via AirPennNet-Help & XpressConnect. Permitting "Applications from Unknown Sources" required.
Nook/Simple Touch X N/A
Nook Tablet/Color X N/A
Appliances & Gaming ConsolesAirPennNetAirPennNet DeviceWired PennNetNotes
Apple TV X

Additional information - Apple TV (2nd Gen & newer)

Wired via NetReg.
PlayStation 3 X

Additional information - PlayStation 3

Wired via NetReg.
Printers X X

Additional information - Printers

Bluetooth printers are an alternative to wireless printers\NetReg.
Roku X

Additional information - Roku

Wired via NetReg.
Slingbox X

Additional information - Slingbox

Wired via NetReg.
TiVo X

Additional information - Tivo

Wired via NetReg.
Time Capsule X X
Wii/Wii U X X

Additional information - Wii/Wii U

Wii LAN adapter required for wired connection via NetReg.
Xbox 360 X

Additional information - Xbox 360

Wired via NetReg.
Handheld GamingAirPennNetAirPennNet DeviceWired PennNetNotes
PSP X X N/A
Nintendo DS X X N/A

Updated: May 17th, 2013

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