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.