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Prerequisites and Supported Devices

Learn what you need to have before connecting to the network.

Conditions of Use

The wireless network ("WiFi") is provided for the convenience of our guests.  While we take great measures to ensure the consistent reliability and performance of the network, the network is provided as is and with no guarantees.  In addition, use of this network is subject to the policies of the Chester County Council.  Acceptable uses under these policies are summarized in the Acceptable User Policy ("AUP"), which will be displayed when first connecting to the network. All user are required to accept this AUP prior to being allowed on the network.

Device Requirements

Wireless Standards

There exist multiple versions/revisions of "WiFi".  Below are the versions that are and are not supported on the HSR network.

Compatible Standards
  • 802.11n (Wifi 4)
  • 802.11ac (Wifi 5)
  • 802.11ax (Wifi 6)
Incompatible Standards
  • 802.11b (Wifi 1)
  • 802.11a (Wifi 2)
  • 802.11g (Wifi 3)

Captive Portal

A captive portal is a webpage used to sign into a wired or wireless network.  You have likely encountered a captive portal when connecting to a hotel or coffee shop network and you needed to agree to terms and conditions.

The HSR network utilizes a captive network to display the acceptable use policies and control access to different network resources. Generally speaking, any device with a web-browser should be compatible with the captive portal.

Device Compatibility

Known Compatible Devices

Computers:

  • Windows 10 Devices
  • Windows 11 Devices
  • Apple Mac devices (Running MacOS 10.12 [nickname Sierra] or above)
  • Chromebooks

Mobile Devices:

  • iPhone (5C or newer, running iOS 10.3.3 and above)
  • iPad (4th gen or newer, running iPadOS 10.3.3 and above)
  • Android (OS version 7.0 [nickname Nougat] and above)

Videogame Devices:

  • PS4 and newer
  • XboxOne and newer
  • Nintendo Switch

Media Devices:

  • Roku (limited to devices which are still receiving manufacturer updates and support)
  • FireTV

Known Incompatible Devices

Computers:

  • Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 8 computers

Videogame Devices:

  • Nintendo 3DS

Media Devices:

  • Chromecast
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