Connecting to BOWDOIN or eduroam wireless networks

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Questions

How do I connect to the wireless network on campus?
How can I connect to Wireless at Bowdoin from my Android phone?
How can I connect my iPhone to Bowdoin wireless?

Environment

There are four active wireless networks at Bowdoin, each one has a specific purpose as highlighted below.

BOWDOIN and eduroam - These networks are intended for all use by current staff, faculty, students and Emeriti of the college. Access to services are limited to your specific permission. eduroam may also be used by guests of the college from other institutions who have an 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 available on this wireless network.
BOWDOIN-PSK - Use this network if you have a device that does not support WPA2 Enterprise authentication (i.e., Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, Amazon Kindle (except Kindle Fire & newer), 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 at (207) 725-3030.

Resolution

To join the BOWDOIN or eduroam networks, choose your device and follow the steps provided.

NOTE: If you choose eduroam, be sure to enter your full email address as your username. BOWDOIN wireless only requires the first part of your username, before the "@bowdoin.edu".

Apple macOS
Windows 11
Chrome OS
Android phones, devices, and Ubuntu Linux
iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

Apple macOS

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.

Windows 11

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.

Chrome OS

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".

Android phones, devices, and Ubuntu Linux

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)

Select the Settings icon.
Select Wi-Fi
Under Networks choose Bowdoin or eduroam
Enter your Bowdoin Username and Bowdoin password and tap Join.
Tap Trust to accept the security certificate.

Additional Support

If you need additional assistance, please reach out to the Service Desk at (207) 725-3030 or go to the Tech Hub in Smith Union.

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