
The MGH Institute of Health Professions provides two wireless networks: PHSWIFI3 and PHSPIAGUEST. Students are encouraged to access the secure PHSWIFI3 but guests may log into the non-secure PHSPIAGUEST network while on campus.
There are several printers/scanners located throughout the campus offering printing services to students, faculty, and staff via the Pharos printing system. An MGB network/IHP email account is required to use this system and is created for every matriculating student and employee. As a student or employee of the Institute your MGB network logon gives you access to the secure network wireless network (PHSWIFI3) as well as MBG-built laptops and desktops across the MGB system.
Getting Connected
Getting connected is an important way to stay informed of the information you will need to be a successful student.
During your tenure at the Institute you will be asked to:
- Setup and check your IHP email account
- Connect to the secure wireless network
- Print to IHP networked printers (Optional)
Connecting to our WIFI
To connect to the Institute's secure campus wireless network your device must be encrypted and password protected.
Wireless Networks
Secure
Network Name: PHSWIFI3
Requires username and password to gain access.
Non-Secure
Network Name: PHSPIAGUEST or MGBGUEST
*Does not require a username and password to gain access.
Printing with Pharos
Pharos is the MGH Institute's printing system. Pharos allows printing for faculty, staff, and students within the Mass General Brigham network - you must be connected to the MGB network and download the appropriate drivers below to use this feature.
Locations
Two Constitution Wharf
- Delta (Student Lounge)
- Gamma (Student Lounge)
- Impact Practice Center
Building 36
- Kappa (Room 307)
- Theta (Room 307)
- Zeta (4th Floor Alcove)
Building 38
- PI (Library)
Printer Drivers
The files are only downloadable if you are onsite here at the Institute and within the Institute's wireless network.
Windows Operating System
(Windows 10 or higher)
Apple Mac Operating System
Step 1
Download required additional mac drivers from apple.com
https://support.apple.com/kb/dl1867?locale=en_US
Step 2 (must be on the phswifi3 wifi network to download)
Mac OS Drivers (10.12 or higher. Right-click and select "Save Link as")
Help Desk FAQ for troubleshooting printer issues
https://helpdesk.mghihp.edu/kb/faq.php?id=32
Email access and Account Information
Your IHP email account is the only account the MGH Institute will use when communicating with you.
Your Mass General Brigham network account is the logon/password you use to access the Mass General Brigham network, as well as to access your IHP email account. Your IHP email password will expire every 90 days and must be changed by navigating to http://myprofile.partners.org You will receive email notifications of your password expiration 30 days, 14 days and 7 days, prior to your password expiring.
Forwarding Email Account
Due to Mass General Brigham policy and HIPAA regulations, emails cannot be forwarded to secondary email accounts.
Email access after Graduation
90 days after your official graduation date, your IHP email will be deactivated and you will lose access to all Mass General Brigham resources. Please update your student information in iOnline to reflect your updated contact information.
Questions?
If you need assistance with accessing your Institute email account, contact the Institute Help Desk.
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