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Android

1. Select the network “PCCWiFi” from the list of wireless networks available
2. After connecting to the wireless network, A dialog box will open
   • Username: your MyPCC username
   • Password: your MyPCC password
   • Domain: pcc.edu
   • EAP method: PEAP
   • Phase 2 authentication: none (on newer Android devices check under Advanced – MSCHAPV2)
     
   • CA certificate: unspecified or does not validate
   • Identity: your PCC username
   • Anonymous identity: leave blank

Apple

1. Select the network “PCCWiFi” from the list of wireless networks available
2. After connecting to the wireless network, a dialog box will open
   • Security: WPA2 Enterprise
   • Username: your MyPCC username
   • Password: your MyPCC password
   • Domain: pcc.edu

Chromebook

1. Select the network “PCCWiFi” from the list of wireless networks available
2. After connecting to the wireless network, A dialog box will open
   • SSID: PCCWifi
   • EAP Method: PEAP
   • Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2
   • Server CA Certificate: Do not check
   • User certificate: None installed
   • Identity: your MyPCC username
   • Password: your MyPCC password
   • Anonymous identity: (leave blank)
   • Save identity & password (check)

Note: Chromebooks owned by PCC are currently configured to automatically connect to PCCGuest WiFi at this time. When connecting to PCCGuest WiFi, you may experience an error message upon clicking the Login button on the Terms of Use page that states The information you’re about to submit is not secure. To bypass this error message, click the Send Anyway button on the bottom-left of the page. This will complete the PCCGuest Wi-Fi login process and they should be able to access the web as normal.

Windows 7 and earlier

1. Before you can log in, you must first download the certificate file
   • Once downloaded, unzip and open the file
   • A dialog box will appear, asking to make changes to your computer. Select “Yes“
   • A quick-connect dialog box will open to configure your system. Select “Next“
2. Select the network “PCCWiFi” from the list of wireless networks available
3. Complete the following information when asked:
   • Security: WPA2 Enterprise
   • Username: your MyPCC username
   • Password: your MyPCC password
4. Click “Connect“
5. Select  “needing more information…“
6. A security alert dialog box will open to verify the certificate
7. Click “Connect“
8. A dialog box will open with a connection summary. Click “Close“
9. You may be asked if you want to verify the certificate server or server thumbprint

Windows 8

1. Select the network “PCCWiFi” from the list of wireless networks available
2. Click “Connect“
3. Complete the following information
   • Username: your MyPCC username
   • Password: your MyPCC password
4. You may be asked if you want to verify the certificate server or server thumbprint
5. Click “Connect“

Windows 10

1. Access your network settings by clicking the lower right-hand corner notification box or click on the Wi-Fi logo with the * on the logo, if present
2. Click on Network
3. Select PCCWiFi and click “Connect”
4. Complete the following information:
5. Username: your MyPCC username
6. Password: your MyPCC password
7. Click “Connect“

Linux

The hardest part of accessing the PCCWiFi service from Linux (including Android) is that the configuration interface can vary widely. These settings are general and interface-neutral. Depending on the client (“supplicant”), when it first interacts with the access point it might fill in some of the needed settings. Again, this can vary. Anything required that isn’t auto-filled must be added by hand.

Here are the settings; they may not appear in this order.

1. The security mode should be “WPA/WPA2 Enterprise” – the client might display it differently but it should look like this.
2. The authentication method is protected EAP (PEAP).
3. The anonymous identity can be left blank or unchanged.
4. If there’s a “domain” field then it should be set to “pcc.edu“. This is perhaps the easiest setting to get wrong or omit, and some clients won’t work without it.
5. The PEAP version should be “automatic”.
6. The inner authentication method should be “MSCHAPv2”.
7. The username is the MyPCC username.
8. The password is your MyPCC password.
9. Note: There may be a need to check the “No certificate is required” box, depending upon your OS versioning

Google Pixel 2

1. EAP method: PEAP
2. Phase 2 authentication: none
3. CA certificate: System Certificate
4. Domain: pcc.edu
5. Identity: your PCC username
6. Anonymous identity: leave blank
7. Password: your MyPCC password

Eduroam sign-in configurations

1. On your device, connect to eduroam.
2. Make sure that for EAP method, PEAP is selected.
3. Tap Phase 2 authentication, and then select MSCHAPV2.
4. Username: Your MyPCC Email Address
   Password: Your MyPCC Password
   • If asked for a Domain, enter pcc.edu
5. CA certificate and User certificate are both Unspecified (or System defaults if Unspecified is not an option).
6. Tap Connect.
7. Anonymous Identity you can leave that blank.
8. If asked to accept the certificate once you try to connect, select Yes.

Note: Additional information about how to connect to this service can be found on our Eduroam Service’s page.

Wireless troubleshooting?

As Information Technology updates how it delivers wireless to our customers, at times you may encounter issues getting connected. A great first step to try and resolve this issue is to forget the wireless network on your device, then attempt to reconnect.

• Windows Instructions
• Mac/iPhone/iPad Instructions
• Android Instructions

If this still doesn’t resolve your issues, please reach out to the IT Service Desk at 971-722-4400.

Where is wireless available?

Wireless access points are available at all PCC campuses and centers. Due to the physical construction of the buildings, signal strength and service availability may vary within each location. Please report any wireless issues to the IT Service Desk at 971-722-4400.

Who can access the wireless network?

The following individuals can access our network:

• All current college faculty and staff
• Current students (must be enrolled in the current term)
• College guests
• Contractors and vendors. PCC managers can request access for vendors and other long-term guests

How secure is it?

PCC-Wireless uses an 802.1x secure network protocol. It is encrypted from your device to the wireless network access point. However, you should always be cautious when entering personal information such as passwords, or credit card numbers. If you are in doubt, wait until you have a wired connection before submitting any personal information over the internet.