Network & Internet FAQ

This page includes frequently asked questions and answers related to Biola's wired and wireless network services. 

Biola provides wired and wireless internet services to the Biola University Campus, the Professional Building, and the following Block Apartments:

• Beachcomber Apts
• Lido Apts
• Tropicana Apts
• Tradewinds Apts

Biola does not provide wired or wireless internet access to the Rosecrans apartments designated for Grad/Married housing.

Biola’s Internet service is a finite resource and is shared by the entire Biola community. Traffic shaping policies are configured to ensure that individuals do not monopolize the campus Internet connection.

Website content filtering is installed to restrict access to inappropriate content and limit the use of peer-to-peer file sharing software.

Learn more about what content is filtered and how to request a change to the content filter on the Web Filtering and Security page or by contacting Information Technology.

Network devices are permitted based on their compliance with the Network Usage Policy. Most devices are permitted on Biola’s network, e.g., computers, printers, smartphones, and game consoles. Some devices are not permitted, e.g., routers, switches, hubs, and wireless access points.

Learn more about connecting a device that does not have a web browser on the Register Your Device page or by contacting Information Technology.

The Network Usage Policy is a guide to the acceptable use of Biola's networks. It addresses issues involved in the use of Biola’s wired and wireless networks for transfer of information within the internal network and out to the Internet.