Issue/Question
I want to connect a personal Device to the WiFi network
Environment
Non-MCC owned devices
Resolution
Use the following information when connecting a device to one of Macomb's wireless networks:
- mGuest
- "Open" (unauthenticated) access for staff, students and visitors.
- Speeds and internet resource availability optimized for non-academic use.
- Even for staff, this SSID will meet most needs.
- MyMacomb
- Authenticated access for student, faculty and staff personally owned devices.
- Requires login with your Macomb network (MyMacomb portal) credentials.
- Provides Internet and Macomb resource access identical to 'wired', on-campus connection.
- Provides faculty and students open access to full academic content.
MyMacomb authentication: Every device handles authentication differently; please consult your device's instruction manual for how to connect to a secured network.
Note: Once your Macomb credentials have been entered on your device, Accept the security certificate when prompted. Your device must install the security certificate to use the MyMacomb secure Wireless channel.
Configuring MyMacomb Wi-Fi on Windows 10
- Mouse to the bottom right corner of your screen. Click on the Wi-Fi connection icon to display the available networks.
- Click on MyMacomb. Ensure that "Connect Automatically" is checked and click the "Connect" button.
- If Windows asks you to verify the server certificate, click the "Connect" button to continue.
- Enter your MyMacomb username and password.
- Windows will then ask you a second time to verify the server certificate. Click the "Connect" button to continue.
- You should now be connected to the MyMacomb Wi-Fi.
Configuring MyMacomb Wi-Fi on Windows 7
- After entering your credentials, another box will appear explaining that the security certificate cannot be verified. Click Connect.
- A box will pop up asking for your My Macomb Account credentials. Enter your My Macomb username and password.
- Click on MyMacomb. Ensure that "Connect Automatically" is checked and click the "Connect" button.
- Click on the Network Manager icon (looks like little stair steps) in the System Tray (lower right-hand corner of the screen). This will bring up the list of networks available.