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F1.2 COMPUTER RESOURCES
Across the college, Humber students have access to more than 2400 computers in both open
access (e-link) labs and computer labs, many of which are available for student use when
classes are not scheduled.
Wireless services are available across the college in classrooms, public areas, and offices. The
wireless network allows faculty, staff, students, and visitors Internet and network resources such
as email and the web from many different on campus locations without having to plug in a
network cable. Humber offers both a secure and an open public wireless network service.
• HumberSecure is a secure wireless network service that connects to the Internet using
WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2). WPA2 encrypts data before it is transmitted over the
wireless network. HumberSecure is available to Humber faculty, students, and staff with
an active HCnet username and password.
• HumberPublic is an open, unsecured, wireless network service. It does not encrypt data.
Therefore, information sent across the wireless network using HumberPublic is "in the
clear."
Students can print to select printers at North and Lakeshore through the wireless network.
No special software or drivers are needed. Although designed for students, the service is also
available for staff to use. Wireless printing supports both black and white and colour printing.
Printers are located in all E-link labs and select Library locations.
Software for Students
Beginning in September 2010, students have access to select Microsoft software at no
additional cost for use on their personal computers. Information Technology Services has
partnered with the Humber Students' Federation to expand its licensing agreement with
Microsoft. The following software is covered by the agreement:
• Windows 7
• Office 2007 Pro
• Office for Mac 2008
Office Pro includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher.
Open Access Labs
E-link computer labs (also known as Open Access Labs) are funded-in-part by HSF and are
open to all students actively enrolled in courses.
North Campus E-Link labs
HSF partially funds the supplies to enable these labs to continue to operate with current
technology. E-Link labs are open to all students and have both black and white and colour
printing.
H205 is the first and largest of the E-Link labs. It is located in the centre of the North Campus on
the second floor just east of the main staircase. H205 has 110 computers and a group study
area equipped with white boards.
N205 features software for technical programs. It is located on the way to the catwalk
connecting Humber to the University of Guelph-Humber. N205 has 37 computers and access to
plotting printers.
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