Connecting to WIFI (Mac)

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.

Procedure

macOS 13 Ventura and Newer

1. Close all open apps on your computer.  Select the Wi-Fi icon on the top right-hand corner of your menu bar and select the appropriate network from the list of Other Networks. 

Students should select: CCBC-STUDENTS

Faculty/staff should select: CCBC-EMPLOYEES

2. Enter your CCBC username and password. Place a checkmark next to Remember this information. Select OK.

3. If prompted to verify a certificate, click Continue.

4. Enter the password you use to login to your computer (NOT your CCBC credentials).

5. You should now see the filled wireless icon, indicating a successful connection to the wireless network.

macOS 12 Monterey and Older

1. Close all open apps on your computer.  Select the Wi-Fi icon on the top right-hand corner of your menu bar.

2. Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on. Under Wi-Fi: Other Networks... select appropriate wireless network name from the list of available networks.

Students should select: CCBC-STUDENTS

Faculty/staff should select: CCBC-EMPLOYEES  

3. Enter your CCBC username and password. Place a checkmark next to Remember this information. Select OK.

4. If a Certificate Alert appears, you may be prompted to enter your local Mac Administrator password. If this appears, Select Continue. Then enter the required information and select Update Settings.

5. Done! Now you should be connected to the CCBC wireless network. A bold Wi-Fi icon should indicate that you are connected. To confirm you are connected, select the Wi-Fi icon again and you should see a blue circle or black checkmark next to the name of the Wi-Fi network you selected.  

ADVANCED SETTINGS: If you would like to make the Wi-Fi network you selected a preferred network, please continue to step 6.  

6. Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the top right-hand corner on your menu bar. Select Network Preferences.

7. Select Wi-Fi on the left-hand side. Select Advanced.

8. Under the Wi-Fi tab, make sure that the appropriate network (either CCBC-STUDENTS or CCBC-EMPLOYEES) is at the top of the list under Preferred Networks: and then select OK. If the network is not at the top of the list, you can click and drag the network to the top of the list.

9. Close the window. Select Apply when prompted to apply the changes.