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Student Computer Network Registration Instructions

Student Computer Network Registration Instructions

Note

Computers running distributions of the Linux operating system cannot be registered to the network with this process. Please contact the ITS Help Desk for assistance registering your Linux computer.

Network Registration on Windows

Windows Requirements

  1. The computer must be running Windows 11 and have all Windows updates installed.

  2. Antivirus software must be installed and virus definitions up-to-date.

All university owned computers should have CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor installed as their antivirus.

Non-university owned computers running Windows 10 or newer will have Windows Defender already installed.

Step 1: Connecting to the Network on Windows

  1. Open Connect to a Network by clicking the network icon in the notification area.

  2. In the list of networks, select the network and choose Connect.

    1. Students: Choose STUDENT

  3. When prompted for Account Name and Password, enter NetID and Password.

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  4. You will be prompted to Continue connecting?  Choose Connect.

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5. Test your Successful connection by going to fairfield.edu. If the page does not load or nothing occurs, please try restarting your computer



Network Registration on Mac 

Mac Requirements

  1. The computer must be running on the latest Mac OS and have the latest Security Updates installed.

  2. Antivirus software must be installed and virus definitions up-to-date.

All university owned computers should have CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor installed as their antivirus.

Non-university owned computers can install Avast Antivirus

Step 1: Connecting to the Network on Mac

Select the Wi-Fi menu icon

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In the list of networks, Choose STUDENT

  1. When prompted for Account Name and Password, enter NetID and Password..

  1. For the Verify Certificate screen select Continue

  1. If you see the following screen, please accept the certificate for the Student network and Update Settings

  1. Test your Successful Registration by going to fairfield.edu. If the page does not load or nothing occurs, please try restarting your computer.



Contact the ITS Help Desk in the Library Room 230 or at (203) 254-4069 for assistance.