Instructions for the most common devices are found below:
Connect to a Wireless Network on a Windows Machine (for Windows 11):
- Select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons in the lower right-hand corner of your screen.
- The Disconnected icon appears when you are not connected.
- On the Wi-Fi quick setting, select the arrow for Manage Wi-Fi Connections.
- Choose the desired Wi-Fi network and click Connect.
- If prompted for a Network Security Key, or password, enter that password and click Next.
- Visit the Microsoft Windows Wi-Fi site for more information on connecting to Wi-Fi on Windows 11 and Windows 10 machines.
Connect to a Wireless Network on a Mac (for Sonoma 14):
- In the upper right-hand corner of your screen, click the Wi-Fi symbol.
- Select the Wi-Fi you would like to join. If you do not see the network you want to join, click Other Networks to display nearby networks.
- When the window appears, enter the user name and password.
- Click Join.
- Visit the MacOS User Guide site for more information on connecting to Wi-Fi on a Mac using Sonoma 14 or previous MacOS versions.
Connect to a Wireless Network on an iOS Device (iOS 17):
- From your Home screen, tap Settings.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Tap on the desired Wi-Fi Network.
- Enter the user name and password if prompted.
- Click Join.
- On an iPhone you may be asked to trust the network using ClearPass. Tap Trust in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Visit the iPhone User Guide or iPad User Guide sites for more information on connecting to Wi-Fi on an iOS device using iOS 17 or previous iOS versions.
Connect to a Wireless Network on an Android Device:
(Note: Exact settings may vary depending on manufacturer and OS version)
- Go to Settings (gear icon).
- Tap Connections or Network & Internet.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Tap the Wi-Fi network that you wish to join.
- Under identity enter the user name and password.
- If you are prompted for a domain it will be auburn.edu.
- On a Google Pixel 3 or newer the domain will need to be "clearpass.auburn.edu"
- Under CA certificate tap and choose Don’t Validate.
- Tap Connect.
- Visit the Android Help site for general information on connecting to Wi-Fi networks on your Android device.