Procedures on Accessing Universities via CSL WiFi
Staff and students can use CSL’s WiFi hotspots in Hong Kong via the SSID “Universities via CSL” using their HKU Portal UID and PIN. (Note: Please do NOT connect to SSID “CSL” or “CSL Wi-Fi Roam” which are for CSL WiFi service subscribers only.) Configuration Procedures Procedure for Windows 10 Procedure for Windows 8 Procedure for Mac Procedure for iOS […]
Procedures on Accessing Universities via Y5ZONE WiFi
Staff and students can use Y5ZONE’s WiFi hotspots in Hong Kong via the SSID “Universities via Y5ZONE” using their HKU Portal UID and PIN. (Note: Please do NOT connect to SSID “Y5ZONE” which is for Y5ZONE WiFi service subscribers only.) Configuration Procedures Procedure for Windows 10 Procedure for Mac Procedure for iOS Procedure for Android Procedure for BlackBerry Procedure for […]
Procedures on Accessing eduroam WiFi Service
eduroam, or Education Roaming, allows staff and students to use the WiFi service at other eduroam particpating institutions (local and overseas) using the same account credentials they use at their institutions. Staff and students can use the eduroam WiFi service with their HKU Portal accounts. No registration is requierd except or those whose HKU Portal […]
Procedures on Accessing “HKU” WiFi
The WiFi service “HKU” is for use by University staff and students. Staff and students can use the HKU WiFi service with their HKU Portal accounts. No registration is required except for those whose HKU Portal accounts were created before 5 June 2009. They are required to register once for using the WiFi service (steps: login HKU […]
Procedure to Access Staff Email (HKUCC1) on iOS Devices
To add an Microsoft Exchange account to your iOS device, tap “Settings”. Select “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”, choose “Add Account”. Select “Exchange”. Enter yourPortalUID@hku.hk, HKU Portal PIN and description as illustrated below. Tap “Next”. Enter the following information for setting up your email account and click “Next“: Username HKU Portal UID Password HKU Portal PIN Server hkucc1.hku.hk Domain hkucc-com.hku.hk You can modify the […]
How to access WiFi on HKU Campus and elsewhere?
Staff and students can enjoy free WiFi service on HKU campus using “HKU” WiFi. For setup procedures, refer to Accessing “HKU” WiFi. For free WiFi outside HKU campus, refer to the details as below. eduroam eduroam stands for Education Roaming. It is a location independent wireless network and RADIUS-based infrastructure that uses 802.1X security technology to allow […]
Why the Internet connection is dropped after HKUVPN is connected?
Some software items that will turn your PC into a WiFi hotspot are found incompatible with Cisco AnyConnect VPN client. The Internet connection will be dropped after HKUVPN is connected. Incompatible WiFi hotspot software includes: Connectify 猎豹免费WiFi You have to uninstall these WiFi hotspot software items for using HKUVPN. Besides, please make sure the “Mobile […]
Procedures for scanning a computer by using the legacy SAM System
Start the PC and login with a Windows account with administrator rights. Start Microsoft Edge web browser. Enable IE mode on Microsoft Edge Click the Settings and More “. . .” button on the top-right corner Select Settings option Click on Default browser In the Internet Explorer mode pages, click Add button Input https://hkusam.hku.hk, then click Add button […]
Procedure to Access Exchange Online Using Outlook for Mac
Download and open Outlook for Mac. Click Get Started. Click Already have a subscription? Sign In. Enter your email address (HKUPortalUID@hku.hk) and click Next. Enter HKU Portal PIN and click Sign In. Click Done. Click Start Using Outlook. Click Add uid@hku.hk. Click Done.
How to disable Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) in Windows 10?
Click Windows Start > Control Panel. Choose Administrative Tools. Click Services. Scroll down the services window and look for Internet Connection Sharing. Right click on the Internet Connection Sharing item, select Properties. Under General tab, change the “Startup type” to Disabled and select OK.