NCCC – ConnSCU Internet Wireless Setup Outline

Northwestern CT Community College has Wireless access across the campus available for Student, Faculty and Staff use.

SECURITY: Please be aware that this network is for use by multiple users and is not designed to prevent all possible types of attacks. By using this network, you assume any risk associated with that use. Neither NCCC nor the BOR takes responsibility for your device or any damage that may happen while connected to the network.

How to connect:

If you have a Windows device, you’ll see the ConnSCU Internet SSID available in your Wi-Fi Networks – hit Connect, put in your full NETID (ie: ) and password, hit OK, accept the certificate (hit Continue not terminate) and you’re done!

If you have an Apple IOS device, go into Settings, select Wi-Fi, select ConnSCU Internet from the available networks, put in your full NETID (ie: ) and password, accept the certificate and you’re done!

All other devices operate similarly – use your full NETID and password to log into the ConnSCU Internet.

At this time, the computer center supports the Wi-Fi use of the following types of devices:

·  Windows Vista

·  Windows 7

·  Windows 8 & 8.1

·  Apple IOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) with IOS version 4 and up.

·  Most Android devices

·  Most Kindle devices

Whatever operating system you’re using, your wireless NIC and software must support WPA2 and 802.1X (PEAP)

If you have trouble connecting with these devices, please call the Helpdesk at 860-738-6367 or visit Founders Annex room 111 and speak to a technician there.

As a reminder, the CT Board of Regents for Higher Education approved the Acceptable and Responsible Use of Information Technology and Resources Policy on October 18th, 2012 (http://www.ct.edu/files/it/BOR_IT-001.pdf). This policy governs the use of all IT resources including the wired and wireless networks and anyone who uses those resources. The act of connecting to and using the IT resources on campus, including the wired and/or wireless networks, indicates approval, acceptance and compliance with the Acceptable and Responsible Use of Information Technology and Resources Policy. The approved version of this policy is posted in common areas on campus.

Thank you!

NCCC Computer Center