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
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