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Questions
- My Windows laptop can't connect to wireless? How do I forget the network?
- I was asked to forget the BOWDOIN wireless network. How do I do that in Windows?
- How can I forget the eduroam network in Windows?
Environment
- Windows 11 Computer
- Faculty, staff, or student who can connect to a Bowdoin wireless network
Solution
If a Windows 11 computer can not connect to the BOWDOIN or eduroam wireless (Wi-Fi) networks if they have been able to in the past, often after an update or if there's been a wireless network change, forgetting the saved network and reconnecting may resolve the issue.
- Open Settings (press Windows + i) or click on the Windows menu icon and browse to the Settings app.
- Navigate to Network & Internet and click Wi-Fi then click "Manage Known Networks"
- In the "Manage Known Networks" menu, locate the BOWDOIN or eduroam wi-fi network and click the "Forget" button besides it.
- Navigate to Network & Internet and click Wi-Fi and turn the Wi-Fi slider off and then back on.
- Click "Show available networks", select BOWDOIN or eduroam and click the "Connect" button besides it.
- Click "Connect" to Continue connecting and then authenticate with your Bowdoin email address and password and press "Ok" to connect.
Additional Help
If you need further assistance, please contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk