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Media Hub Bruges: closed until August 31 (available by email from August 18)
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Welcome to Howest Media Hub, the place where knowledge, media and inspiration come together. From books and audiovisual materials to databases and information literacy skills – we are your guide to knowledge and creation. Drop in or discover our offer here.

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Log in with your Howest login details on our catalog page to use all features (renew or reserve, create and share lists, etc.).

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Discover all about our collection, studying here, printing, requesting material from other libraries, purchase suggestions, and other services.

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Learn how to collect, assess, process and present reliable information.

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Discover how you can read news and magazines online for free as a student or staff member.

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In addition to viewing old and recent bachelor's theses, you can also have your bachelor's thesis checked by us for plagiarism (once).

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Inform yourself about correct source references when creating a literary work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find what you're looking for or have a specific question? Feel free to contact us.

To access certain online applications from home, you will require a secured connection (VPN).

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Follow the instructional video to install a VPN. You will require this VPN for the following applications:

  • Library
  • ...

FortiClient VPN Installation and configuration

You can download the installation file (FortiClient VPN) at fortinet.com/support/product-downloads. Choose Windows or MacOS, depending on the computer you use.

  1. Start the FortiClient VPN
  2. click on Configure VPN to configure the connection.
  3. Select IPsec VPN in the next menu.
  4. At Connection Name, fill in Howest VPN.
  5. At Remote Gateway, fill in the following IP adress: sslvpn.howest.be
  6. Under Authentication Method Pre-shared Key, Copy and paste the following text: H5ATYtdI^evWIuu+UOIz|XhJ
    !! Please ensure that you do not copy any additional spaces or the connection will not work !!
  7. click Save to finish the connection.

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For students and staff members

Select the wireless network 'eduroam' and enter your Howest login and password.

Is your account not activated yet? Then you can connect to the network 'onthaaldagen' during the kick-off week to activate your account. After the kick-off week you do this via your mobile hotspot or on your home network.

The first time that you use eduroam, the system will ask you whether you trust the wireless network's certificate. Accept the certificate. After that, you will be connected to eduroam, the wireless network of Howest.

If eduroam does not appear in the list of available networks, you probably have an older laptop or smartphone. In that case, choose the network eduroam-2.4. The login procedure is identical, but the speed of this network is slightly slower. You can solve the connection problem of your old laptop by purchasing a Wi-Fi USB-dongle. Make sure the dongle supports at least Wi-Fi-5.

Connection problems:

If you cannot connect with eduroam or eduroam-2.4, this can be for various reasons. Below are some possible causes and solutions.

Reconfigure the Network

  • Windows:
    • Select Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
    • Click Manage known networks.
    • Select eduroam and click Forget.
    • Reconnect to eduroam using your Howest-email and password.
  • MacOS:
    • Select Apple-menu > System Settings and click Wi-Fi in the sidebar.
    • Scroll down on the right and click Advanced.
    • Click the menu button next to eduroam, choose Remove From List, then click Remove.
    • Reconnect to eduroam using your Howest-email and password.

Minimum operating system

Make sure your operating system meets at least:

  • Windows: Windows 10 build 1809
  • Macbook: MacOS 10.14 (Mojave)

DNS

If you can connect to the network, but can't get internet, your DNS is set incorrectly. Set your DNS to automatic by following this step-by-step plan.

Technische info

  • Netwerknaam/SSID: eduroam
  • Beveiligingstype: WPA2 Enterprise
  • Versleutelingstype: AES
  • Authenticatiemethode: PEAP
  • Authenticatieprotocol: MSCHAP
  • Sub authenticatie methode: EAP-MSCHAP V2
  • Certificaten: niet valideren
  • Domein: Hogeschool-wvl.be
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In every building there are printer copiers available to the students.

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To print out a document you will have to upload the document to the printserver via howest.mynetpay.be.

You will pay for your copies at the device with your studentcard at the following rates:

A4 A3
black/white €0.03 €0.06
Colour €0.30 €0.60

Carefull!

  • Printing on both sides of the paper is charged double.
  • Double check the colour settings of the print to avoid paying for expensive full colour prints by accident.

You can also use our partner Digitaal Print to order prints of your documents directly from Leho and have them delivered to the Campus.

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