The “JC_Students” secure wireless network is available for all Jones College students who have a valid and active username and password. Students are permitted to connect up to five (5) wireless devices to the network.
To access the “JC_Students” network, simply use your MyJones credentials to login. If this is the first time your device has joined the network, you may be prompted to trust the certificate from authentication server.
- From the Notification tray (bottom-right corner of the screen), select the wireless network icon
- Select “JC_Students”
- When prompted, enter your Jones College username (same as MyJones) and password, then select OK
- If a message appears that the server's identity can't be identified, select Connect / Allow
- The system will automatically connect to au-secure and indicate this with "Connected"
- From the Notification tray (bottom-right corner of the screen), select the wireless network icon
- Select “JC_Students”
- Select Connect automatically, then select Connect
- When prompted, enter your Jones College username (same as MyJones) and password, then select OK
- If prompted, select Connect
- The system will automatically connect to JC_Students and indicate this with "Connected"
- On the Finder Bar, select the (wireless) icon > Open Network Preferences...
- If necessary, select the Lock to authenticate and make changes
- Select Advanced...
- Select JC_Students
- Select OK
- When prompted, enter your Jones College username (same as MyJones) and password, then select OK
- If a security prompt appears, select Always Allow
- If a certificate page appears, select Accept
- The device will connect to the JC_Students wireless network.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you are still unable to connect to au-secure, try the following:
- "Forget" JC_Students” then attempt to re-authenticate to it.
- Restart your Apple computer.
NOTE: Due to variations in Android devices, not every Android-based device will work in the same way and the following guide may not be exactly as described on your device.
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi
- Make sure the that "Wi-Fi" is checked or ON
- Under Wi-Fi networks you will see a list of available networks. Select JC_Students
- Configure the following options:
- EAP Method: PEAP
- Some may be prompted to enter domain name, if prompted enter "JCJC.EDU"
- Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2
- CA Certificate: Unspecified or Do Not Validate
- Identity: Enter your Jones College username (same as MyJones) and password, then select OK
- Password: Enter your Jones College password (same as MyJones), then select OK
- Select Connect
- Go to Settings > WiFi
- Select JC_Students
- When prompted, enter your Jones College username (same as MyJones) and password, then select OK
- If you receive an error that states, "Unable to join the network 'JC_Students'", select Dismiss and select Join once more.
- On the Certificate Page, select Accept.
- The device will connect to the JC_Students wireless network.
- Select the wireless icon on taskbar (lower-right corner of the screen)
- Select No Network
- If not connected, it will have a wireless network symbol with an "x" in it and display "No network"
- Select JC_Students from the list of available networks. A configuration window will appear.
- Enter the following information:
- Encryption Settings: PEAP
- Username: Enter your Jones College username (same as MyJones) and password, then select OK
- Password: Enter your Jones College password (same as MyJones), then select OK