Network Access

Network Access Overview

A variety of network options are available to Hood College students, faculty, and staff. Eligible users have access to Hood's network infrastructure through wired and wireless connections. The option you choose at any particular time depends on your location (i.e. an office, a classroom, a dorm, the cafeteria, your home, etc.) and the type of networking resource(s) you have available (i.e. a laptop, PDA, desktop computer, etc.)

Hood does not offer off-campus Internet connections other than student apartments.

  • Coverage in various on campus buildings
  • Labs available
  • Dorm and apartment availability
  • Hood Network ID and password required

For wired connections, please contact the Hood Helpdesk @ helpdesk@hood.edu or 301.696.3622

  • Coverage across campus
  • Portal sign-on, Hood ID & password required
  • 802.11g-compliant card (or better) required

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  • Comcast provides users with wired  & wireless access

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