# 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

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##### 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.

</details><details id="bkmrk-windows-windows-11-g"><summary>Windows</summary>

##### Windows 11

- Click the **Start** button
- Navigate to **Settings** &gt; **Network &amp; Internet** &gt; **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**

</details>#### Phones and Tablets

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##### 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**

</details><details id="bkmrk-google-android-regis"><summary>Google Pixel (Android)</summary>

##### 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**

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##### 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**

</details>#### 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](https://kb.itd.commonwealthu.edu/books/network/chapter/network-registration) section