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Explains what eduroam is, how Bowdoin community members can use it on campus and at other institutions, whether it is secure, and how it relates to VPN when connecting away from campus.

Instructions for Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students on connecting to campus Wi-Fi using the eduroam or BOWDOIN wireless networks. Explains which network to use, how to sign in, and where to find device-specific connection guides.

Troubleshooting steps for Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff who cannot connect to the BOWDOIN or eduroam campus wireless networks on a Mac or Windows 11 computer. Covers forgetting and rejoining the network, clearing saved certificates, verifying credentials, and checking date and time settings

Step-by-step instructions for connecting a Mac running macOS Sequoia or Tahoe to the eduroam or BOWDOIN campus wireless networks at Bowdoin College.

Step-by-step instructions for removing a saved BOWDOIN or eduroam wireless network profile on a Mac running macOS Sequoia or Tahoe and reconnecting. Includes steps to clear saved security certificates from Keychain Access, which is often needed for enterprise Wi-Fi networks.

Instructions for registering streaming sticks, smart TVs, smart speakers, and other non-gaming consumer devices on Bowdoin's BOWDOIN-PSK wireless network. Covers how to find a device's Wi-Fi MAC address, complete registration at the portal, and connect using the device-specific password.

Step-by-step instructions for connecting a Windows 11 laptop or desktop to the eduroam or BOWDOIN campus wireless networks at Bowdoin College.

Step-by-step instructions for connecting an iPhone or iPad running iOS or iPadOS to the eduroam or BOWDOIN campus wireless networks at Bowdoin College.

Step-by-step instructions for connecting a Chromebook or other ChromeOS device to the eduroam or BOWDOIN campus wireless networks at Bowdoin College.

Step-by-step instructions for connecting an Android phone or a Linux computer (including Ubuntu) to the eduroam or BOWDOIN campus wireless networks at Bowdoin College.

This article explains how to reset DNS settings on a Mac by removing any custom DNS server entries from the active network connection using the System Settings or System Preferences panel. Once the custom DNS servers are removed, the Mac will default to using DNS settings provided by the current network, which may resolve connectivity or performance issues.