Hardware

All students and many teachers in our district will be given a Chromebook as their ECS device. Chromebooks are like a cross between a laptop and tablet. They do not have all the software that laptops have, so they often have much faster processing speeds. They DO, however, still have a hard drive, so you can save files and access certain files when not connected to the internet. You can access any Google file offline (docs, sheets, slides, etc) as well as any file you marked as "available offline."

Student Models:

• Asus 213 Chromebook

• Asus 214 Chromebook

• Lenovo 300e Chromebook

Looking for instructional guides? CLICK HERE to access our library of resources for Chromebooks!

District computing devices are configured to allow connections to home and public WiFi networks. The ECS Technology Department is unable to provide support for home networks.

How to connect an ECS Chromebook to your home WiFi network:

1. Turn on the Chromebook

2. Connect to WiFi

   1. In the bottom right corner of the screen, click the time.

   2. Select Not Connected underneath the WiFi symbol .

   3. Your Chromebook will list available networks, including your home WiFi network.

3. Select your home network and connect

   1. Select your home WiFi network. Type the WiFi password, if needed.

4. Select Connect.

Here are a few basic troubleshooting steps you can try before checking with your ISP or network hardware manufacturer’s website for support links.

1. Restart your computer or mobile device.

2. Try connecting to your home WiFi network again.

3. Ensure that you are entering the correct WiFi password.

4. Try connecting to another wireless network such as a coffee shop WiFi network or public library WiFi network and see if you can connect successfully.

If you are still unable to connect to your home WiFi, please check with your ISP or network hardware manufacturer’s website for support links.

Support Links to Local Internet Service Providers (ISP)

• Comcast / Xfinity

  • Free Home Internet for 60days with Comcast Internet Essentials

• CenturyLink

• Visionary Broadband

Support Phone Numbers to Common Device Brands

• Apple 800-275-2273

• ASUS 888-678-3688

• Dell 800-624-9897

• Lenovo 877-453-6686

• Samsung 800-726-7864

Support Links to Common Network Hardware Manufacturers

• ASUS

• D-Link

• Google Nest Wi-Fi

• Linksys

• Netgear

• TP-Link

The adopt a computer program is an effort to provide low cost technology to our current ECSD students and staff and to do our part in protecting the environment.

The April 2021 Adopt A Computer event was a huge success. Laptops have been given out and the application process is closed.

Please check back for information on when we'll offer another adopt-a-computer lottery!

Questions can be sent to: adoptacomputer@eagleschools.net

Check out our PWD Instructional Guides for help on how to use them!