The Chinese University of Hong Kong
CUHK Wi-Fi Hotspot Partnership Programme
Frequently Asked Questions  
  Q.1: Is there any expiry date for my Wi-Fi account?  
 
Q.2:

Where are the Wi-Fi hotspot locations?

 
 
Q.3:

Is the data encrypted on the Wi-Fi network?

 
 
Q.4:

Will our network bandwidth be shared when non-CUHK users (through the Partnership Programme) access wireless LAN on campus?

 
 
Q.5:

Can CUHK users therefore access the Internet through the Universities whom have a similar partnership programme with the joint ISPs?

 
 
Q.6:
What should I observe in accessing public Wi-Fi service?  
 
Q.7:

How can I start using the service?

 
 
Q.8

Who can I contact for technical support?

 
 
 
Q.1: Is there any expiry date for my Wi-Fi account?  
  A.1: This programme is for the current University staff and students. And your account will be expired when the programme ends or when you leave the University.  
   
 
Q.2:

Where are the Wi-Fi hotspot locations?

 
 
A.2:

Please refer to below homepages

 
 
 
 
Q.3:

Is the data encrypted on the Wi-Fi network?

 
 
A.3:

Basically NO if you are using Web Portal to login. Therefore, please do not use the Wi-Fi connections for critical applications such as e-banking.

 
 
 
 
Q.4:

Will our network bandwidth be shared when non-CUHK users (through the Partnership Programme) access wireless LAN on campus?

 
 
A.4:

No.

 
 
 
 
Q.5:

Can CUHK users therefore access the Internet through the Universities whom have a similar partnership programme with the joint ISPs?

 
 
A.5:

Yes.

 
 
 
 
Q.6:
What should I observe in accessing public Wi-Fi service?  
 
A.6:
You should observe the Best Practices For Accessing Public Wi-Fi Service advised by Office of Telecommunications Authority.  
 
 
 
Q.7:

How can I start using the service?

 
 
A.7:
You must first sign up your Wi-Fi account. For details please refer to the "CUHK Wi-Fi Hotspot Partnership Programme" homepage.  
   
 
Q.8:
Who can I contact for technical support?  
 
A.8:

Please contact ITSC support staff through ITSC Service Desk .

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