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To create a more secure Wi-Fi experience for our staff please follow the instructions for connecting a Mac or Windows machine to the CET Wi-Fi.

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Instructions

Step 1

Locate the Wi-Fi symbol on your machines screen. It will different across Mac or Windows machines.

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Your computer will compile a list of available networks for you to connect to. Click on CET-WiFi to connect to the service.

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You will need to sign into the network using your CET account, using your account name (firstname.lastname) and password.

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If you are planning on connecting to the CET-WiFi regularly, you can prioritise the network in your connections list.

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Click on the Wi-Fi icon again.

Click on Open Network Preferences

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Click on Advanced.

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Click and drag CET-WiFi to the top of the list. Ensure Auto-Join is checked. You may additionally un-check Auto-Join on other networks if you do not connect to them regularly.

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Trouble Shooting

Your device will return an error message if you have entered the incorrect password.

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Please refer to our Reset Your Password document if this error continues.

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