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Wireless Networks at CGU

EDUROAM (PREFERRED AND ENCRYPTED)

Current Students, Faculty & Staff USE THIS NETWORK!
This securely encrypted network is recommended by OIT as the preferred choice for all your network connectivity needs at CGU. The Eduroam wireless network is shared and accessible throughout all of the Claremont Colleges campuses, and at other Eduroam enabled schools. Visit Eduroam’s web site to see a list of other schools at which you can log into Eduroam with your CGU credentials.

Please follow the instructions for the device you are attempting to connect:

Once you have completed this process your password will be stored in the configuration and you will not be required to log in again until your password expires.

PASSWORD NOTICE: If you change your CGU E-mail password, you must reconnect to the Eduroam network again using above instructions to save your new password before you can reconnect to the network.

OTHER WIRELESS NETWORKS AVAILABLE ON THE CGU CAMPUS.

If you are a current CGU Student, Faculty, or Staff, please connect to the Eduroam network, using the instructions above. Use the below wireless networks only if your device is having problems connecting to the Eduroam network.

If you are a guest at CGU, and your home academic institution is a member of Eduroam, then you can use your home academic credentials to log onto the Eduroam here at CGU. For more information and to see if your home academic institution is a member of eduroam, please visit the eduroam website at www.eduroam.us.

CGU-Guest is a non-encrypted, non-password protected “guest” network. This network provides CGU guests with basic Internet access while on campus. Guests on campus can access external web sites and most web email systems. CGU systems such as CGU webmail are NOT accessible from this network.

Claremont–WPA is a backup network used for testing purposes.

Claremont-ETC is best suited for devices that cannot connect to the Eduroam network. Claremont-ETC uses a passphrase for authentication which changes every semester. Please contact helpdesk@cgu.edu for the current passphrase.

NOTE ABOUT WI-FI COVERAGE:

CGU has setup a detailed infrastructure of indoor and outdoor access points to try and provide the best wireless experience across campus. Although, it is possible that some areas will provide a weaker signal than others. If you find that a specific work space/location provides a very poor network experience please send an email to helpdesk@cgu.edu with the location, Wifi SSID and a description of the problem you are encountering.

VPN– Virtual Private Network

The Virtual Private Network, or VPN, allows you to connect your computer to CGU’s network resources from any location in the world that has access to the internet. This technique can also be used on campus if a hard-wired connection is not available.

    • VPN Access Includes:
      • Access network subsystems that are normally only available on campus computers.
      • Remotely connect to computers or servers
        • Faculty servers used for classes
        • Lab Computers
        • Other Research based servers
    • VPN access is a resource that should only be used on an “as needed” basis. If you encounter a situation in which you believe you need to utilize the VPN please submit a ticket to helpdesk@cgu.edu outlining your problem and our network team will get in contact with you.