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Overview
This article explains how students can connect an Android device to the Northwood_Student wireless network at Northwood Tech campuses.
Key Information
Before connecting your Android device to Northwood_Student:
- Northwood_Student is the wireless network for Northwood Tech students.
- You may be prompted to sign in before your device can access the internet.
- Android devices may display different Wi-Fi settings depending on the device manufacturer and Android version.
- The steps may vary slightly depending on your Android device and operating system version.
📝 Note: The names or locations of Wi-Fi settings may vary depending on your Android device and version. If your options look different from the steps below, look for the equivalent Wi-Fi, security, or certificate settings.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, you'll need:
- An Android device.
- An active Northwood Tech student account.
- Wi-Fi enabled on your device.
- Your Northwood Tech login credentials, if prompted.
Instructions
Connect to Northwood_Student
- Swipe down from the top of your Android device to open the Quick Settings panel.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Tap Northwood_Student from the list of available networks.
- Tap Sign in to Wi-Fi or the notification for Northwood_Student at the top of your device.
- Tap Sign in.
- If you are not automatically signed in, tap Access Network.
- Verify that your device is connected to Northwood_Student.
- Open a web browser and navigate to a website to test your connection.
Troubleshooting
Northwood_Student does not appear in the list of available networks
Try the following:
- Verify that Wi-Fi is enabled.
- Turn Wi-Fi off, then back on.
- Move to an area with better wireless coverage.
- Restart your Android device and try again.
My Android device won't connect to Northwood_Student
Try the following:
- Tap Northwood_Student and try connecting again.
- If prompted, select Sign in.
- If the sign-in page doesn't open automatically, look for a Sign in to Wi-Fi notification.
- Forget the Northwood_Student network and try connecting again.
- Restart your Android device and try again.
The Wi-Fi sign-in page doesn't open
Try the following:
- Swipe down from the top of your device and look for a Sign in to Wi-Fi notification.
- Tap the notification to open the sign-in page.
- If the notification does not appear, open a web browser and try navigating to a website.
- Turn Wi-Fi off and back on, then try again.
My Android device is connected to Wi-Fi, but I can't access the internet
Try the following:
- Open a web browser and try visiting a different website.
- Verify that your device is connected to Northwood_Student.
- Disconnect from the network and reconnect.
- Forget the Northwood_Student network and connect again.
- Restart your Android device.
Need Additional Assistance?
If you're unable to connect your Android device to Northwood_Student after following the steps above, submit an IT Service Desk ticket for assistance.
Include the following information, if available:
- Your Android device model.
- Your Android version.
- Any error message displayed.
- The campus where you're attempting to connect.