Connecting to Wi-Fi
Most devices can be connected with just a few quick steps. For some common devices, we’ve provided complete beginning-to-end instructions below. Follow the guide that matches your device to make sure it connects smoothly to the campus network.
Computers
Apple Mac (macOS)
Apple Mac
- Go to Wi-Fi settings
- Move your mouse over CommonwealthU and click Connect
- Leave Identity set to None
- Log in using your CU account
- If you are prompted to verify a certificate, confirm it is for the server commonwealthu.edu and click Continue
- Enter your computer password to store the certificate. If you skip this step, you will be prompted to verify the certificate next time you connect.
Windows
Windows 11
- Click the Start button
- Navigate to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi
- Expand Show available networks
- Select CommonwealthU
- Check Connect automatically
- Click Connect
- Log in using your CU account
- Click OK
- If you are prompted to verify a certificate, confirm it is for the server commonwealthu.edu and click Connect
Linux
Linux using GNOME
- Open Settings
- Select Wi-Fi
- Click CommonwealthU
- Configure as follows:
- Wi-Fi security: WPA & WPA2 Enterprise
- Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP)
- Domain: commonwealthu.edu
- No CA certificate is required: Checked
- PEAP version: Automatic
- Inner authentication: MSCHAPv2
- Username: (your CU account username)
- Password: (your CU account password)
- Click Connect
Linux using KDE
- Open System Settings
- Select Network > Wi-Fi & Internet
- Click CommonwealthU
- On the Wi-Fi tab, configure as follows:
- SSID: CommonwealthU
- Mode: Infrastructure
- Security: WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise
- Authentication: Protected EAP (PEAP)
- PEAP version: Automatic
- Inner authentication: MSCHAPv2
- Username: (your CU account username)
- Password: (your CU account password)
- Domain: commonwealthu.edu
- Click Save
Linux text-based
- From a shell, run nmtui (may require sudo, su, etc.)
- Select Edit a connection
- Select <Add>
- Select Wi-Fi
- Configure as follows:
- Profile name: CommonwealthU
- SSID: CommonwealthU
- Mode: <Client>
- Security: <WPA & WPA2 Enterprise>
- Authentication: <PEAP>
- Domain: commonwealthu.edu
- PEAP version: <Automatic>
- Inner authentication: <MSCHAPv2>
- Username: (your CU account username)
- Password: (your CU account password)
- Leave all other values at defaults
- Select <OK>
- Select <Back>
- Select Quit
Phones and Tablets
Apple iPhone/iPad (iOS)
Apple iPhone/iPad (iOS)
- Go to Wi-Fi settings
- Tap CommonwealthU
- Log in using your CU account
- Tap the checkmark
- If you are prompted to verify a certificate, confirm it is for the server commonwealthu.edu and tap Trust
Google Pixel (Android)
Google Pixel (Android)
- Pull down the notification area
- Long press Internet
- Tap CommonwealthU
- Configure as follows:
- EAP method: PEAP
- Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2
- CA certificate: Use system certificates
- Domain: commonwealthu.edu
- Identity: your CU username
- Password: your CU password
- Tap Connect
Samsung Galaxy (Android)
Samsung Galaxy (Android)
Registering your device
- Pull down the notification area
- Long press Wi-Fi
- Tap Details
- Tap CommonwealthU
- Configured as follows:
- EAP method: PEAP
- Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2
- CA certificate: Use system certificates
- Domain: commonwealthu.edu
- Identity: your CU username
- Password: your CU password
- Tap Connect
Other Devices
Some personal devices do not support username/password wireless authentication and should be registered for CU Registered or CU Registered Open instead. More information about this process is available in the Network Registration section.
Experiencing Wi-Fi issues?
Installing the latest operating system updates is an important first step. Visit our Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Guide to learn why updates matter, how to update your device, and find guidance for known platform-specific issues.