Database Access: General Information

On-campus database access

• from any computer with Internet access
• from your laptop or Mac using the UHCL wireless network

1. Go to the Neumann Library Databases A-Z list or to any Research Guide
2. Click on the name of the database

Off-campus database access

1. Go to the library Databases page or any Research Guide
2. Click on the name of the database. You will see a patron authentication window.
3. Enter your UHCL computer username. Example: smith
4. 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, email library@uhcl.edu, text to 281-816-4341, or chat with a librarian during Research Consultation hours.

Database access is available for UHCL emeritus faculty

• includes on-campus and off-campus access from any computer with Internet access
• off-campus access is not available for retirees without emeritus status

1. Go to the library Databases page or any Research Guide
2. Click on the name of the database. You will see a patron authentication window.
3. Enter your UHCL computer username. Example: smith
4. 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, email library@uhcl.edu, text to 281-816-4341, or chat with a librarian during Research Consultation hours.

Off-campus access is not available for alumni or retired staff

On campus access is only available to anyone who has the UHCL computer account 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

• Android
• iOS
• Kindle Fire
• Mac 10.8
• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Windows 10

For more help, visit the University Computing and Telecommunications (UCT) webpage: Mobile Devices and Wi-Fi.