Connecting to CWU-Wildcats WiFi - Chromebooks

Summary

This article explains how to manually connect a Chromebook to the CWU-Wildcats Wi-Fi network.

Connect to CWU-Wildcats Wi-Fi

Step One:

1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
2. Click on the Settings gear icon.

Step Two:

1. Click on Network from the left menu.
2. Click Add WiFi.

Step Three:

1. Enter the following Wi-Fi Settings:

• SSID: CWU-Wildcats
• Security Type: WPA2 Enterprise
• EAP Method: PEAP
• Phase 2 (or inner) Authentication: MSCHAPv2
• Certificates: None, Do Not Validate, or Unspecified
• Identity: CWU username (do not include @cwu.edu)
• Password: Your MyCWU password
• Anonymous Identity: Leave blank

       2. Click Connect.

Troubleshooting

If all information is entered correctly but you receive an error configuring network message:

1. Close all open applications
2. Restart your Chromebook

If CWU-Wildcats does not automatically connect after restarting,

1. Open Wi-Fi settings 
2. Click Connect.

FAQ

Question: What if the advanced options settings on my device don't match those within these instructions? 

• If your advanced options settings are different, please call the CWU Service Desk at 509-963-2001.

Additional Resources

Here are related articles on Connecting to CWU-Wildcats WiFi - Windows Devices and Connecting to CWU-Wildcats WiFi - Macbooks and iMac computers.

Submit a Service Request

• Submit a service request.

• If you need assistance with the above process, you can submit an online request and our Information Services staff will reach out to you. 

• You can also call the CWU Service Desk at 509-963-2001.