Connecting to WIFI (Chromebook)

Overview

Please follow the instructions below to access the appropriate WIFI network. If you have any trouble, please take a screenshot of the error and complete the Wireless Support Request form located under Services - Network & Wireless - Wireless Support or using the following link: Service - Wireless Support.

CAUTION: Chromebook devices issued to current CCBC students by the Baltimore County Public School system may encounter issues connecting to the CCBC Student WiFi network. This may require students to clear their cache/temporary files, "Forget" all CCBC WiFi connections, turning their WiFi off and then on again, and attempt to connect again. If issues persist, please submit a Service Request.

Procedure

1. Select Settings (typically located in the bottom right corner of the taskbar).  
2. Under 'Network', select Add Connection > Add Wi-Fi > Advanced.
3. Select the appropriate wireless network name.
   • For students select CCBC-STUDENTS.
   • For faculty/staff select CCBC-EMPLOYEES.​​
4. At the Join Wi-Fi Network screen, enter the following:  
   • EAP method: PEAP.
   • Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2.
   • Server CA certificate: Do not check. If that is not an option, then choose Select Default.
   • Subject Match: Leave blank
   • User Certificate: None Installed
   • At this point, there are four different options that can be used for the Identity, Password, and Anonymous Identity.  Please try each one until you successfully connect.
     • Option 1:
       • Identity: enter your CCBC username.
       • Password: enter your CCBC password.
       • Anonymous Identity: Leave Blank
     • Option 2:
       • Identity: enter your full CCBC email (using @email.ccbcmd.edu or @ccbcmd.edu).
       • Password: enter your CCBC password.
       • Anonymous Identity: Leave Blank
     • Option 3:
       • Identity: Leave Blank
       • Password: enter your CCBC password.
       • Anonymous Identity: enter your CCBC username
     • Option 4:
       • Identity: Leave Blank
       • Password: enter your CCBC password.
       • Anonymous Identity: enter your full CCBC email (using @email.ccbcmd.edu or @ccbcmd.edu).
   • Make sure Save identity and password is checked.
   • Select Connect.
      
5. ​​​​​​Reboot your computer. Some devices may connect without this step, but others will require it.
    
6. You should now be connected to the WiFi. To check if you're connected, click Wi-Fi (in the bottom right-hand corner). There should be an indicator that says Connected to: CCBC-STUDENTS or Connected to: CCBC-EMPLOYEES.