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"I can't connect to WiFi."

Solution

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If you’re having trouble connecting to eduroam WiFi or experiencing poor Wifi performance, it is usually related to specific actions, conditions, or based on a device setting. We’ve listed a few common instances here with steps you can try to help get you connected.

Did you recently change your password?

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Go to your device settings and update your password. Remember to use your full email address with @calpoly@calpoly.edu for eduroam.

Is eduroam running slow?

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Go to your device's wireless settings and turn off your Wi-Fi. Wait a few moments, then turn your Wi-Fi back on. This should re-connect you to the nearest Wi-Fi access point giving you a faster internet speed.   

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Are you

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trying to connect an IoT device?
(such as a game console, printer or media device)

Check the box for: Start this connection automatically
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Click Change connection settings.
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Go to the Security tab and click Settings.
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Click Configure.
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Uncheck the "Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any)." checkbox, then click the OK button.
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Go back to the Security tab, click Advanced settings.
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Check the box for: Specify authentication mode, from the drop-down select User authentication. Click the Save credentials button.

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If the Save credentials button is greyed out, please skip to step 13.

 
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Enter your Cal Poly email address (username@calpoly.edu) and password, then click the OK button.
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Click the OK button for any open windows, then click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and under eduroam click the Connect button. AnchorskipskipImage Removed
You may receive a Windows Security Alert, click the Connect button to connect.
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Click the Network or Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar, then click Open Network and Sharing Center.
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Click Manage wireless networks.
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Click Add.
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Click Manually create a network profile.
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Fill in the following information, then click Next.
  • Network name: eduroam
  • Security type: WPA2-Enterprise
  • Encryption type: AES
  • Tick the radio button for: Save this network for me only
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    There is a separate WiFi network for those types of devices called CP-IoT-Secure.

    Learn how to connect to CP-IoT-Secure and what WiFi devices are supported on campus.

    Note

    The eduroam WiFi network does not work with IoT devices.

    Solutions By Device…

    Windows (State computer)

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    If you are having trouble accepting the new certificate:

    1. From the prompt, click the Connect button. If this doesn't work then try the following steps.

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    2. Connect to campus ethernet or connect to GlobalProtect VPN (using a hotspot or other internet source).

    3. Open the Command Prompt (through the Start menu: Start > Windows System > Command Prompt) and paste gpupdate /force into the command window. This will configure your computer to connect to eduroam WiFi.

    If you are unable to locate the Command Prompt or need help, submit a General Help Request.

    See Can't Connect to eduroam from my PC (Windows 10).

    Windows 10 (Personal computer)

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    See Can't Connect to eduroam from my PC (Windows 10).

    Mac (Personal computer

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    See Can't Connect to eduroam from my Mac.

    iOS

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    Android

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    See Can't Connect to eduroam from my Android.

    Lenovo computer or a Huawei, OnePlus, or Xiaomi

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    Software on your computer may be inadvertently blocking you from connecting to wireless. Submit a General Help request with your device's WiFi hardware/MAC address

    Affected apps/devices include:

    • Avast Antivirus

    • 360 Total Security

    • Fing (network scanning software)

    • Lenovo Wi-Fi Security, Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo Location Services

    • Software on Xiaomi devices (often antivirus or network software)

    • Software on OnePlus devices (often antivirus or network software)

    • Software on Huawei devices (often antivirus or network software)

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