How to Connect to the WiFi Network

Introduction

Central Piedmont Community College offers three different Wi-Fi connections for general use. Those are the following:

  1. Employee Wi-Fi - Requires employee credentials. 
  2. Student Wi-Fi - Requires active student credentials.
  3. Guest Wi-Fi - Click through portal access.

Each Wi-Fi will grant Internet and network access appropriate to the user. It is recommended that you use either the Employee or Student Wi-Fi when possible. 

NOTE FOR ANDROID USERS: Android versions 14 and above (including Chromebooks) require slightly more configuration than other devices. Scroll to the bottom of this page to find the section titled 'Connecting Android 14 Devices To WiFi'.

Student

  1. Select the "CPCCStudent" network in your device's WiFi settings.
  2. When prompted for username and password, enter your student credentials.
    • Your user name should be the first part of your email address, before the '@' symbol. As an example: jsmith08.
    • The password will be the same as your email password.
  3. If you are on an Android phone/tablet or a Chromebook, you will be prompted with additional configuration settings:
    • EAP Method: PEAP
    • Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPV2
    • CA Certificate: Do not validate
    • Domain Suffix Match: cpcc.edu
    • Anonymous Identity: Leave blank
  4. After entering your credentials, you may see a prompt about a trust certificate. Select "Join", "Connect", or "Trust" (wording may vary depending on your device).

Important:  If you are using an Android 14 device, please see the Connecting Android 14 Devices to WiFi section for instructions. 

Employee

  1. Select the "CPCC" network in your device's WiFi settings.
  2. When prompted for user name and password, enter your employee credentials.
    1. You should use your 'e' account user name and password here. 
  3. If you are on an Android phone/tablet or Chromebook, you will be prompted with additional configuration settings:
    • EAP Method: PEAP
    • Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPV2
    • CA Certificate: Do not validate
    • Domain: cpcc.edu
    • Anonymous Identity: Leave blank
  4. After entering your credentials, you may see a prompt about a trust certificate. Select "Join", "Connect", or "Trust" (wording may vary depending on your device).

Important:  If you are using an Android 14 device, please see the Connecting Android 14 Devices to WiFi section for instructions. 

Guest

The guest network has limited access to Central Piedmont network resources and Internet destinations.

  1. Select the "CPCCguest" network in your device's WiFi settings.
  2. Once connected, you should be automatically directed to a web page. If the page doesn't open automatically:
    • Open any web browser and load a website. You should be redirected to the login page.
    • Go to your Wifi settings and "forget" the CPCCguest network, then try connecting again.
      • Mobile devices: tap the options icon on the CPCCguest network > tap "Forget" (wording may vary)
      • Windows: right-click the CPCCguest network > Forget
      • Chromebook: select "known networks" > click the three dots beside CPCCguest > Forget
  3. Review the terms and click "Continue to the Internet"

If your device disconnects from the "CPCCguest" network, you must go through the connection process again.

Connecting Android 14 Devices To WiFi

These instructions apply to both the CPCC and CPCCStudent networks.

  1. Open the WiFi settings and select your network.
  2. Enter the following configuration settings:
    • EAP Method: PEAP
    • Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPV2
    • CA Certificate: Use system certificates
    • Minimum TLS Version: TLS v1.2
    • Online Certificate Status: Do not verify
    • Domain: cpcc.edu
    • Identity: Enter your user name here
      • Students: Use the first part of your Central Piedmont email, before the '@' symbol. Example: jsmith08. The password will be your email password. 
      • Employees: Use your 'e' account user name and password. 
    • Password: Enter your password here
    • Anonymous Identity: After entering your password, erase any text in this field. It should be completely blank.
  3. After entering your credentials, you may see a prompt about a trust certificate. Select "Join", "Connect", or "Trust" (wording may vary depending on your device).

Need more help?

If you're experiencing issues connecting to the WiFi, follow these troubleshooting steps: Common Wifi Troubleshooting Steps

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