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 Check No CA certificate is required 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 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)

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)

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)

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.