How to connect to the "MtSAC" Wi-Fi Network
Using an Android Smartphone or Tablet:
Note: Directions are using the base Android 12 operating system. Different phone models
and previous versions may look different but will generally follow the same steps.
1. Unlock your device and swipe down from the top of the screen to access the Quick Settings
panel. Tap on the Internet icon to bring up network settings.
2. Look for the Wi-Fi toggle and tap it to turn it on.
3. Once the Wi-Fi is turned on, a list of available Wi-Fi networks will appear. Tap
on the MtSAC Wi-Fi network.
4. Enter the settings below. Your device may not have all these options, just enter
the ones that are available to you. Replace "portal username" and "portal password"
with YOUR Portal username and password respectively.
EAP method: PEAP
Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
CA certificate: Use system certificates
Online Certificate Status: Do not verify
Domain: mtsac.edu
Identity: "portal username"
Anonymous identity: leave empty
Password: "portal password"
5. Then tap "Connect". Once connected, you will see that you are connected to the
MtSAC Wi-Fi network.
6. That's it! If you're having trouble connecting, make sure you're in range of the
network and that you're entering the correct settings. If your portal password has
changed for any reason, you will need to "forget" the network and add it again using
the steps above. To "forget" the network, open your quick settings again and tap the Wi-Fi icon. Tap
the gear icon next to the MtSAC network to open up the settings. Then tap the "Forget"
icon.
Using a Windows PC:
Note: Directions are using the Windows 10 operating system. Different versions may
look different but will generally follow the same steps.
1. In the bottom right of your taskbar click the network icon to bring up network
settings. Your network icon may look like a Globe, Monitor, or Wi-Fi Signal depending
on the current status of your connection.
2. If your PC's Wi-Fi is turned off click the Wi-Fi icon to turn it back on.
3. You will see a list of available Wi-Fi networks. Click the MtSAC network, then
click the Connect button.
4. If you are on a campus issued PC you will connect automatically. If you are on
another device, you will need to enter your Portal Username and Password into the
fields and click the OK button.
5. You will be prompted to Continue to connect. click the Connect button to continue.
6. That's it! You should now be connected to the Wi-Fi network on your Windows 10
device. If you're having trouble connecting, make sure you're in range of the network
and that you're entering the correct password (if applicable). Additionally, you can
try resetting your network adapter by going to "Settings" > "Network & Internet" >
"Status" > "Network reset" and following the prompts.
Using an iOS (Apple) Smartphone or Tablet:
Note: Directions are using the iOS 16.2 operating system. Different versions may look
different but will generally follow the same steps.
1. Unlock your device and tap the Settings icon to open system settings.
2. In Settings, tap Wi-Fi
3. If the Wi-Fi is not turned on, tap the toggle to turn it on.
4. From the list of available Wi-Fi networks tap the MtSAC Wi-Fi network.
5. You will be prompted for a Username and Password. Enter you Mt. SAC Portal username
and password, then tap Join.
6. The Certificate window will popup. Tap Trust.
7. That's it! If you're having trouble connecting, make sure you're in range of the
network and you're entering the correct settings. If your portal password has changed
for any reason, you will need to "forget" the network and add it again using the steps
above.
Using an macOS (Apple) PC:
Note: Directions are using the iOS 16.2 operating system. Different versions may look
different but will generally follow the same steps.
1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon on the menu bar located on the top right corner of the
screen.
2. If the Wi-Fi is not turned on, tap the toggle to turn it on.
3. From the list of available Wi-Fi networks select the MtSAC Wi-Fi network.
4. You will be prompted for a certificate, Account Name and Password. Select the No
certificate selected option and enter you Mt. SAC Portal username and password. Then
click OK.
5. A Verify Certificate menu will open. Click the Continue button.
6. Finally depending on the way your Mac was setup you may need to provide your Mac's
local user account name and password. Enter that information and click the Update
Settings button.
7. That's it! You should now be connected to the Wi-Fi network on your macOS device.
If you're having trouble connecting, make sure you're in range of the network and
that you're entering the correct password (if applicable).
Using a Chromebook:
Note: Directions are using the ChromeOS operating system. Different versions may look
different but will generally follow the same steps.
1. In the bottom right of your taskbar click the network icon to bring up network
settings. If your Chromebook's Wi-Fi is turned off click the Wi-Fi icon to turn it
back on.
2. You will see a list of available Wi-Fi networks. Click the MtSAC network.
3. Enter the settings below. Your device may not have all these options, just enter
the ones that are available to you. Replace "portal username" and "portal password"
with YOUR Portal username and password respectively.
EAP method: PEAP
EAP Phase 2 authentication: Automatic
Server CA certificate: Default
Subject match: leave empty
Subject alternative name match: leave empty
Domain suffix match: leave empty
Identity: "portal username"
Password: "portal password"
Anonymous Identity: leave empty
Then click the "Connect" button. Once connected, you will see that you are a part
of the MtSAC Wi-Fi network.
4. That's it! If you're having trouble connecting, make sure you're in range of the
network and that you're entering the correct settings. If your portal password has
changed for any reason, you will need to "forget" the network and add it again using
the steps above.
To "forget" the network, open your network settings again by clicking the Wi-Fi icon
from the taskbar. Then click on the network name to open the Wi-Fi networks menu.
Click on the Gear icon from the top right of the menu to open. Then just click on
the "Forget" button to forget the network.