Connecting to the Bowdoin wireless network

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There are four active wireless networks at Bowdoin:

BOWDOIN - Use this network if you are a current student, faculty or staff member at Bowdoin. This network provides access to ALL Bowdoin services. Emeriti faculty and staff can continue to connect to the Bowdoin network; access to services will reflect your new status with the college.
eduroam - This network can also be used for all current faculty, staff or students. This provides access to all Bowdoin services, but can also be used at any institution registered within the eduroam network.
BOWDOIN-GUEST - Use this network if you are a guest of the College but do not have a Bowdoin username. You will need to enter your name and email address. Services such as printing and access to some network files are not availalble on this wireless network.
BOWDOIN-PSK - Use this network if your device does not support WPA2 Enterprise authentication (i.e., Wii, Xbox, Amazon Kindle (except Kindle Fire & newer), Sony eReaders, Android devices Running Android OS 3 and below, AppleTV, Playstation, etc.). To use this network will need to register your device and obtain a per-device password (see article under the "Related Articles" section). If you need additional assistance, please contact the Service Desk (x3030) or email servicedesk@bowdoin.edu.

Click on the Wireless symbol in the upper right corner
Choose BOWDOIN or eduroam
Enter your Bowdoin username and Bowdoin password.
Click Join
A Verify Certificate window will open the first time you connect. Click Continue to accept the certificate.

Make sure Windows is managing your wireless connections.
Click on the Wireless Icon in the taskbar located near the system clock or in the lower right corner of the login screen.
Choose BOWDOIN or eduroamfrom the list of available wireless networks.
Enter your user name and password.
Accept the certificate if prompted.

Navigate to Settings - Internet
Click on the Options button next to Bowdoin or eduroam (do NOT click "Connect")
In the window that comes up click Connect.
Choose the following options:
1. PEAP for the 'EAP method'
2. Phase 2 Auth' = automatic
3. Server CA certificate = Do Not Check
Then enter your Bowdoin username in the 'Identity' field and then your Bowdoin password in the 'Password' field. Leave the 'Anonymous identity' field empty.
Click Connect and wait a moment and you should get a window that says "connected".

Click on the wireless symbol up in the notification bar and choose Bowdoin or eduroam.
1. If already saved, then Tap and HOLD on Bowdoin and choose Forget this Network
Set the following settings:
1. EAP Settings = PEAP
2. Phase 2 authentication = MSCHAPV2
3. CA Certificate = You may need to try each method as this can change due to status of security update on the device:
  1. Trust on first use (you may need to click Trust again, if prompted.
  2. Use system certificate
    1. CA Certificate = Use system certificate
    2. You may need to also choose Advanced settings and switch to Use device MAC instead of random
  3. Choose No certificate if this is an available choice.
Select Connect
1. Authenticate with the following information
  1. DOMAIN = bowdoin.edu
  2. Identity = Bowdoin username
  3. Password = Bowdoin Password
  4. If prompted for "Anonymous Identity", leave it blank.

iOS and iPadOS (iPhone and iPad)

If you need additional assistance, please reach out to the Service Desk at (2070 725-3030 or go to the Tech Hub in Smith Union.

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