Internet Access

Connecting to Internet on Campus via Wi-Fi and Ethernet

Which Wi-Fi Network do I Connect To?

If you're confused about which network to connect to, the basic differentiation is below.

Wi-Fi Networks

Connecting devices to CollegeWiFi, BACDevicesWiFi, and BACGuestWiFi

Wi-Fi Networks

CollegeWiFi

CollegeWiFi is the default for connecting your personal and work devices to Wi-Fi. Make sure you know your username and password before starting. What is my Username and Password?

Windows
  1. Open Quick Settings by clicking on the taskbar area shown below.collegwifi-windows11-0.png
  2. Click the arrow next to the Wi-Fi symbol.
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  3. Select CollegeWiFi.
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  4. Check Connect automatically then click Connect.
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  5. Enter your campus username and password, then click Connect.
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  6. Click Connect again on the Continue connecting? prompt. 
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You should now be connected. If not, contact the Helpdesk.
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Manual Connection

Occasionally, Windows will encounter trouble with Wi-Fi certificates and will stop connecting to CollegeWiFi, even after forgetting and re-authenticating. In this case, setting up a connection manually can work.

  1. Open the Start Menu and search for Control Panel, then open it.
  2. Navigate to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up a new connection or network.
  3. Select Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next.
  4. Set up the wireless network information as shown below, then click Next.
    1. Network name: CollegeWiFi
    2. Security type: WPA2-Enterprise
    3. Check Start this connection automatically
  5. Click Change connection settings.
  6. Select the Security tab and set it up as shown.
    1. Security type: WPA2-Enterprise
    2. Encryption type: AES
    3. Choose a network authentication method: Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP)
    4. Check Remember my credentials for this connection each time I'm logged on.
  7. Select Settings to the right of the authentication method.
  8. Uncheck the box for Verify the server's identity by validating the certificate.
  9. Ensure Select Authentication Method is set to Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2).
  10. Click Configure… next to the authentication method box.
  11. Ensure Specify authentication mode is checked and select User authentication.
  12. Click Save credentials.
  13. In the Save credentials popup, enter your campus username and password then click OK.
  14. Click OK in the Advanced settings window.
  15. Click OK in the Wireless Network Properties Window.

You should now be able to connect to CollegeWiFi from the Quick Settings panel.

Android

Connecting to CollegeWiFi is slightly different between smartphone brands. If you cannot find analogous options to the steps below on your phone, please reach out to the Helpdesk.

  1. Navigate to your Wi-Fi settings and select CollegeWiFi
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  2. Configure the credentials like in the screenshot below.
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    1. Under the CA certificate drop-down, select Trust on First Use
    2. Enter your campus username in the Identity and Anonymous identity fields.
    3. Use your campus password in the Password field.
    4. Click Connect.
  3. If you see a Security certificate prompt, select Trust.
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You should now be connected. If not, contact the Helpdesk.collegewifi_connected.png

iOS
  1. Navigate to the Wi-Fi page in the Settings app.
  2. Select CollegeWiFi.
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  3. Enter your campus username and password, then click Join.
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  4. Select Trust in the Certificate popup.
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You should now be connected. If not, contact the Helpdesk.

MacOS
  1. Click the Wi-Fi symbol at the top right of the screen.image6.png
  2. Select CollegeWiFi
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  3. Enter your campus username and password, then click OK.image8.png
  4. Press Continue on the Verify Certificate popup and enter your computer's logon password or use Touch ID if necessary.
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You should now be connected.


Wi-Fi Networks

BACDevicesWiFi

Devices that cannot use a username and password to connect to CollegeWiFi (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, etc) can be manually connected to BACDevicesWiFi.

Instructions

  1. Find the MAC address of the device you want to connect.
    • You may need to Google "How to find MAC address on <device type>"
    • MAC addresses will look like A1:B4:C5:C1:DD:3E or A1-B4-C5-C1-DD-3E
  2. Send the MAC address to helpdesk@brynathyn.edu along with the type of device you want to connect.
  3. Wait for confirmation from the helpdesk that we've added your device.
  4. Connect to BACDevicesWiFi on your device.

Some devices use a randomized or "private" MAC address system that needs to be disabled when connecting to BACDevicesWiFi.

Wi-Fi Networks

BACGuestWiFi

Guests on campus can connect to BACGuestWiFi by selecting the network and using the password:

RedLions2026

Windows
  1. Open the Quick Access panel in the taskbar.
  2. Click the arrow by the Wi-Fi symbol.
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  3. Select BACGuestWiFi then Connect.
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  4. Enter the password RedLions2026.
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You should now be connected. If not, contact the Helpdesk.

MacOS
  1. Open your Wi-Fi menu in the top right of your screen by clicking on the Wi-Fi symbol.image8.jpeg
  2. Click on BACGuestWiFi from the dropdown menu of options that appears. This should open a
    pop-up window.
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  3. Enter the password RedLions2026 and click Join.

You should now be connected. If not, contact the Helpdesk.

iOS
  1. Open Settings.
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  2. Select Wi-Fi.
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  3. Wait for your iPhone to scan for networks, then select BACGuestWiFi.

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  4. Enter the password RedLions2026.
  5. Click Join.

You should now be connected. If not, contact the Helpdesk.

Android
  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Network & internet
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  3. Tap Internet
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  4. Select BACGuestWiFi

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  5. Enter the password RedLions2026
    And tap Connect

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You should now be connected. If not, contact the Helpdesk.bacguest_android_0.jpg

    Connecting via Ethernet

    If you want a more stable internet connection to one of your devices (desktop, laptop, console etc), you can contact the Helpdesk to request an ethernet port be activated for your use.

    Please see the instructions below before sending us a request.

    The Helpdesk does not give out ethernet cables to students.

    1. Locate the ethernet port you want to connect to.
    2. Reach out to helpdesk@brynathyn.edu. Include the following information in your email:
      • Building and room number
      • Plate number and/or a picture of the port
        • The plate number should be on a printed label above the ports. If you don't see one, let us know, and we can come look at it with you to get you connected.
    3. Wait for the Helpdesk to confirm that your port has been activated.

    Once confirmed, your port should be ready to connect a device to!