Basic Access Information
On-campus database access
- from any computer with Internet access
- from your laptop or Mac using the UHCL wireless network
- Go to the Neumann Library Databases A-Z list or to any Research Guide
- Click on the name of the database
Off-campus database access
- Go to the library Databases page or any Research Guide
- Click on the name of the database. You will see a patron authentication window.
- Enter your campus & Blackboard username.
- Students: jonest1234
- Faculty: smith
- Enter your campus & Blackboard password.
For username/password assistance, call 281-283-2828
NOTE: If your login does not work, do not try again more than once. Multiple tries will lock you out of the databases. If this happens, call 281-283-3910, text to 281-816-4341, or chat with a librarian during Research Consultation hours.
On-campus database access
- from any computer with Internet access
- from your laptop or Mac using the UHCL wireless network
- Go to the Neumann Library Databases A-Z list or to any Research Guide
- Click on the name of the database
Off-campus database access
- Go to the library Databases page or any Research Guide
- Click on the name of the database. You will see a patron authentication window.
- Enter your UHCL computer username. Example: smith
- Enter your UHCL computer password.
For username/password assistance, call 281-283-2828
NOTE: If your login does not work, do not try again more than once. Multiple tries will lock you out of the databases. If this happens, call 281-283-3910, text to 281-816-4341, or chat with a librarian during Research Consultation hours.
On-campus database access is available for retired UHCL faculty
- from any computer with Internet access
- from your laptop or Mac using the UHCL wireless network
- Go to the Neumann Library Databases A-Z list or to any Research Guide
- Click on the name of the database
Off-campus database access is available for retired UHCL faculty
- Go to the library Databases page or any Research Guide
- Click on the name of the database. You will see a patron authentication window.
- Enter your UHCL computer username. Example: smith
- Enter your UHCL computer password.
For username/password assistance, call 281-283-2828
NOTE: If your login does not work, do not try again more than once. Multiple tries will lock you out of the databases. If this happens, call 281-283-3910, text to 281-816-4341, or chat with a librarian during Research Consultation hours.
On-campus access is available to anyone using a computer in the Neumann Library, or logged in to the UHCL wireless network.
Off-campus access is not available for alumni or retired staff
On campus access is available to anyone using a computer in the Neumann Library, or logged in to the UHCL wireless network.
Reason: licensing arrangements usually restrict off-campus access and use to current students, faculty, and staff.
UHCL Public Wireless Network
Open to everyone
Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID): UHCLPublic
No authentication is required; simply select the network on your device (laptop, tablet or smartphone).
- Information transmitted over this public wireless network may be visible to other online users.
- Entering passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, or other personal information is not recommended.
- UHCL is not liable for the possible loss of private information transmitted over this public network.
- UHCLPublic has limited internet access and may not allow you to do all internet-related activities, especially those which require access to specific ports.
- Your use of this network is subject to the university's acceptable use policy.
UHCL Private Wireless Network
Open to UHCL students, faculty, and staff.
- For all UHCL faculty and staff the login is UHCL\UserID and your password
- For all students, the login is PCLAB\UserID and your password
Settings
- SSID: UHCLPrivate
- Authentication Method: WPA or WPA2-Enterprise (depending on availability on your Wi-Fi enabled device).
- Data Encryption: TKIP or AES (AES is preferred.)
- Other Settings: Uncheck box for validating the server certificate and do not authenticate using Windows login account or as guest.
Device Guides
Guide Contents
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Quick Links
Browsers
Some problems can be browser related. IE seems to have more problems than others.
Recommended browsers:
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FlashFox for AndroidFlash-enabled browser
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Puffin for iPadFull Flash-enabled version $3.99
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Puffin for iPad (Free)Flash works 8am - 4pm. In-app purchase for 24/7 Flash, 6 months for $0.99.