# 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.

- **CollegeWiFi**
    - Students, Faculty & Staff can connect their personal and work devices to CollegeWiFi.
    - <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See </span>[CollegeWiFi](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/internet-access/page/collegewifi "CollegeWiFi")<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for connection instructions.</span>
- **BACDevicesWiFi**
    - Devices that can't authenticate with a username / password can connect to BACDevicesWiFi with authorization from the Helpdesk.  
        (e.g. gaming console, Fire TV / Roku TV, etc.)
    - <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See </span>[BACDevicesWiFi](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/internet-access/page/bacdeviceswifi "BACDevicesWiFi").
- **BACGuestWiFi**
    - Guests on campus can connect to BACDevicesWiFi with the password `RedLions2026`
    - This devices on BACGuestWiFi cannot communicate with devices on the network for security.  
        (e.g. printers, computers, etc.)
    - <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See </span>[BACGuestWiFi](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/internet-access/page/bacguestwifi "BACGuestWiFi").

# Wi-Fi Networks

Connecting devices to CollegeWiFi, BACDevicesWiFi, and BACGuestWiFi

# 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?](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/accounts/page/what-is-my-username-and-password "What is my Username and Password?")

<details id="bkmrk-open-quick-settings-"><summary>Windows</summary>

1. Open [Quick Settings](ms-availablenetworks:) by clicking on the taskbar area shown below.[![collegwifi-windows11-0.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/WSxcollegwifi-windows11-0.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/WSxcollegwifi-windows11-0.png)
2. Click the arrow next to the Wi-Fi symbol.  
    [![collegwifi_windows11_1.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegwifi-windows11-1.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegwifi-windows11-1.png)
3. Select **CollegeWiFi**.  
    [![collegwifi_windows11_2.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegwifi-windows11-2.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegwifi-windows11-2.png)
4. Check **Connect automatically** then click **Connect**.  
    [![collegwifi_windows11_3.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegwifi-windows11-3.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegwifi-windows11-3.png)
5. Enter your campus [username and password](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/accounts/page/what-is-my-username-and-password), then click **Connect**.  
    [![collegwifi_windows11_4.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegwifi-windows11-4.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegwifi-windows11-4.png)
6. Click **Connect** again on the **Continue connecting?** prompt.   
    [![collegwifi_windows11_5.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegwifi-windows11-5.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegwifi-windows11-5.png)

<p class="callout success">You should now be connected. If not, [contact the Helpdesk](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/help/page/helpdesk-contacts-office-hours).  
[![collegwifi_windows11_6.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegwifi-windows11-6.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegwifi-windows11-6.png)</p>

## 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** &gt; **Network and Sharing Center** &gt; **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:** `<span class="editor-theme-code">CollegeWiFi</span>`
    2. **Security type:** `<span class="editor-theme-code">WPA2-Enterprise</span>`
    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:** `<span class="editor-theme-code">WPA2-Enterprise</span>`
    2. **Encryption type:** `<span class="editor-theme-code">AES</span>`
    3. **Choose a network authentication method:** `<span class="editor-theme-code">Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP)</span>`
    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](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/accounts/page/what-is-my-username-and-password) then click **OK**.
14. Click **OK** in the **Advanced settings** window.
15. Click **OK** in the **Wireless Network Properties Window**.

<p class="callout success">You should now be able to connect to CollegeWiFi from the [Quick Settings](ms-availablenetworks:) panel.</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-androidnavigate-to-y"><summary>Android</summary>

<p class="callout info">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](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/help/page/helpdesk-contacts-office-hours).</p>

1. Navigate to your Wi-Fi settings and select **CollegeWiFi**  
    ![collegewifi_select.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegewifi-select.png)
2. Configure the credentials like in the screenshot below.  
    [![collegewifi_credentials.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/Xzbcollegewifi-credentials.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/Xzbcollegewifi-credentials.png)
    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**.  
    [![collegewifi_trust_cert.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegewifi-trust-cert.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/collegewifi-trust-cert.png)

<p class="callout success">You should now be connected. If not, [contact the Helpdesk](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/help/page/helpdesk-contacts-office-hours).[![collegewifi_connected.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/collegewifi-connected.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/collegewifi-connected.png)</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-iosnavigate-to-the-w"><summary>iOS</summary>

1. Navigate to the Wi-Fi page in the Settings app.
2. Select **CollegeWiFi**.  
    [![image11.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/image11.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/image11.png)
3. Enter your campus [username and password](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/accounts/page/what-is-my-username-and-password), then click **Join**.  
    [![image12.jpeg](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/AYlimage12.jpeg)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/AYlimage12.jpeg)
4. Select **Trust** in the Certificate popup.  
    [![image13.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/image13.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/image13.png)

<p class="callout success">You should now be connected. If not, [contact the Helpdesk](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/help/page/helpdesk-contacts-office-hours).</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-macosclick-the-wi-fi"><summary>MacOS</summary>

1. Click the Wi-Fi symbol at the top right of the screen.[![image6.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/image6.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/image6.png)
2. Select **CollegeWiFi**  
    [![image7.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/image7.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/image7.png)
3. Enter your campus [username and password](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/accounts/page/what-is-my-username-and-password), then click **OK**.[![image8.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/image8.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/image8.png)
4. Press **Continue** on the Verify Certificate popup and enter your computer's logon password or use Touch ID if necessary.  
    [![image9.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/image9.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/image9.png)

<p class="callout success">You should now be connected.</p>

</details>

# 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 &lt;device type&gt;"
    - MAC addresses will look like `<span class="editor-theme-code">A1:B4:C5:C1:DD:3E</span>` or `<span class="editor-theme-code">A1-B4-C5-C1-DD-3E</span>`
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.

<p class="callout info">Some devices use a randomized or "private" MAC address system that needs to be disabled when connecting to BACDevicesWiFi.</p>

# BACGuestWiFi

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

`RedLions2026`

<details id="bkmrk-windows-open-the-qui"><summary>Windows</summary>

1. Open the **Quick Access** panel in the taskbar.
2. Click the arrow by the Wi-Fi symbol.  
    [![Background.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/background.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/background.png)
3. <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Select </span>**BACGuestWiFi** <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">then </span>**Connect**.  
    [![Screenshot 2026-06-09 133813.png.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/9LXscreenshot-2026-06-09-133813-png.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/9LXscreenshot-2026-06-09-133813-png.png)  
    [![Screenshot 2026-06-09 133825.png.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/Bk1screenshot-2026-06-09-133825-png.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/Bk1screenshot-2026-06-09-133825-png.png)
4. Enter the password {{@69#bkmrk-bacguestwifi-pw}}.  
    [![Screenshot 2026-06-09 133843.png.png](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2026-06-09-133843-png.png)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/screenshot-2026-06-09-133843-png.png)

<p class="callout success">You should now be connected. If not, [contact the Helpdesk](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/help/page/helpdesk-contacts-office-hours).  
</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-macos-open-your-wi-f"><summary>MacOS</summary>

1. Open your Wi-Fi menu in the top right of your screen by clicking on the Wi-Fi symbol.[![image8.jpeg](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/eGiimage8.jpeg)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/eGiimage8.jpeg)
2. Click on **BACGuestWiFi** from the dropdown menu of options that appears. This should open a  
    pop-up window.  
    [![image9.jpeg](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/image9.jpeg)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/image9.jpeg)
3. Enter the password {{@69#bkmrk-bacguestwifi-pw}} and click **Join**.

<p class="callout success">You should now be connected. If not, [contact the Helpdesk](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/help/page/helpdesk-contacts-office-hours).</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-ios-open-settings-se"><summary>iOS</summary>

1. Open **Settings**. **[![image10.jpg](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/zoXimage10.jpg)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/zoXimage10.jpg)**
2. Select **Wi-Fi**. **[![image11.jpeg](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/image11.jpeg)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/image11.jpeg)**
3. Wait for your iPhone to scan for networks, then select **BACGuestWiFi**. [![image12.jpeg](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/image12.jpeg)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/image12.jpeg)
4. Enter the password {{@69#bkmrk-bacguestwifi-pw}}.
5. Click Join.

<p class="callout success">You should now be connected. If not, [contact the Helpdesk](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/help/page/helpdesk-contacts-office-hours).</p>

</details><details id="bkmrk-android-open-setting"><summary>Android</summary>

1. Open **Settings**
2. Tap **Network &amp; internet  
    [![bacguest_android_3.jpg](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/57xbacguest-android-3.jpg)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/57xbacguest-android-3.jpg)**
3. Tap **Internet  
    [![bacguest_android_1.jpg](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/bacguest-android-1.jpg)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/bacguest-android-1.jpg)**
4. Select **BACGuestWiFi**[![bacguest_android_2.jpg](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/bacguest-android-2.jpg)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/bacguest-android-2.jpg)
5. Enter the password {{@69#bkmrk-bacguestwifi-pw}}  
    And tap **Connect**[![bacguest_android_4.jpg](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/bacguest-android-4.jpg)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/bacguest-android-4.jpg)

<p class="callout success">You should now be connected. If not, [contact the Helpdesk](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/books/help/page/helpdesk-contacts-office-hours).[![bacguest_android_0.jpg](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/scaled-1680-/bacguest-android-0.jpg)](https://helpdesk.brynathyn.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/bacguest-android-0.jpg)</p>

</details>

# Connecting via Ethernet

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