TAMU-Health Wireless (WiFi) Network

Overview

Technology Services maintains tamhsc, a robust wireless data network throughout Texas A&M Health's facilities. The tamhsc network provides mobile access to the Internet, including computing resources at the Health Science Center and throughout the world. The tamhsc network can be accessed using either your TAMU Health HSCID account or your TAMU NetID account. If using either account does not allow you to connect to tamhsc, please attempt the other account option.

For locations that have not yet been upgraded as part of the Next Generation Aggie Network project, instructions for Configuring Texas A&M Health Guest Wireless (WiFi) can be found here.
For locations that have already upgraded to the Next Generation Aggie Network, instructions for accessing TAMU WiFi for Guests: TAMU_Visitor can be found here. 

iOS

• Select the Settings icon and look for WiFi on the screen that displays.
• Select WiFi and choose the tamhsc network from the list of available networks (tap the name, not the arrow).
• A window will appear requesting your username and password. Enter either:
  • Your HSCID username and HSCID password OR;
  • Your NetID@tamu.edu username and NetID password
• Select Join.
• Next you will see a popup request to accept the certificate. Select Accept.
• WiFi should now show as connected to tamhsc with a checkmark.

Android

• Navigate to the Settings menu. The Settings icon looks like a gear.
• Select the WiFi section.
• Select tamhsc from the list of WiFi networks.
• On the next screen, you will be asked for some settings, the following are valid for Android 13:
  • EAP method: PEAP
  • Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
  • CA certificate: Use system certificates
  • Online Certificate Status: Do not verify
  • Domain (if prompted): ad.tamhsc.edu
  • Identity and Password: Use either
    • Your HSCID username and HSCID password OR;
    • Your NetID@tamu.edu username and NetID password
• Select Connect.
• If asked to accept a certificate, select Yes. If not, you should see a screen showing the list of networks and tamhsc should now show as connected.

macOS

• Click the Apple and select System Preferences from the drop down menu.
• A System Preferences window will appear. Select Network.
• When the network window appears perform the following steps in order.
  • Click the padlock in the lower left to unlock it using your Computers Login Username and Password if it is not already unlocked.
  • Verify that the WiFi status is On. (if not click Turn WiFi On)
  • Select tamhsc from the Network Name drop down menu.
• A window will drop down requesting either:
  • Your HSCID username and HSCID password OR;
  • Your NetID@tamu.edu username and NetID password
• Select Join.
• If this is your first time joining this network you will get an Authentication pop up. Click Continue.
• Another window may pop about Certificate Trust Settings. Type your Computers Login Username and Password (not HSCID credentials) and select Update Settings.
• If any windows are left open, Apply the settings and close them. You should be joined to the network now.

Windows

• Navigate to the lower right-hand corner of your screen and click on the wireless icon located in the taskbar.
• Locate the tamhsc wireless network. Make sure to check Connect Automatically if you would like to stay connected to the network, and click Connect.
• Enter in either:
  • Your HSCID username and HSCID password OR;
  • Your NetID@tamu.edu username and NetID password
• Click OK.

NOTE: If you are having trouble connecting using the method above or you cannot locate the HSC network, try using the following procedure.

• Browse to the Start menu on the bottom left hand corner of your screen and click on the Settings cog.
• Click on the Network & Internet icon.
• Navigate to Network and Sharing Center.
• Click on Set up a new connection or network.
• Select Manually connect to a wireless network.
• In the Network name field type in tamhsc. Then choose WPA2-Enterprise in the Security type drop down menu.  Then click Next.
• Choose Change connection settings.
• Select the Security tab in the Wireless Network Properties pop-up and click on Settings.
• Uncheck the Verify the server’s identity… box and then click on Configure.
• Uncheck the Automatically use my Windows logon… box and then click OK. Close the remaining windows by clicking OK.
• After completing all of the above steps connect to the Internet by following the first process listed at the top of this section.

ChromeOS

• Click on the WiFi icon.
• Select the tamhsc wireless network.
• Enter the following information:
  • EAP Method: PEAP
  • Phase 2 authentication: None. If None is not an options, select MS-CHAPv2.
  • CA Certificate: Do not check. Note: The default option will not work.
  • Identity and Password: Use either
    • Your HSCID username and HSCID password OR;
    • Your NetID@tamu.edu username and NetID password
• Click Connect.