Student Life

Fast Wired Network

Each residential room is equipped with one network port per student that provides a fast wired Ethernet connection to the Pepperdine University network and the Internet. In order to connect a computer in the residences, each computer will need 10baseT Ethernet capabilities, either built in or as part of an add-on card. To provide better security, wireless network access is not available in residential rooms. Wireless Network.

Pepperdine University has excellent wireless Internet connectivity throughout the public spaces and classrooms on campus. The wireless network gives students the freedom to move around the campus with a wireless notebook computer, while maintaining an active Internet connection. To access the wireless network with a laptop requires an 802.11b Wireless (Wi-Fi) card. Both of these products are available through the Computer Store. Please note that some Dell and Apple wireless notebook computers with internal wireless cards might have trouble receiving an optimal wireless signal in some locations of the campus due to the limitations of the built in hardware. Connecting your Computer

For assistance getting a computer connected upon arrive on campus, Information Technology will be hosting a multi-day event during the New Student Orientation. Students will be able to stop by the TechCheck location for walk-in assistance or laptop drop-offs. Signs will be posted for the TechCheck location for student convenience. Please check the New Student Orientation schedule for TechCheck dates and times.