How do I connect to the ACU wireless network?

Choosing a Wireless Network

On ACU's campus, you are likely to encounter four wireless networks:

  • ACUsecure -  this is the recommended network for all students and employees.
  • Airplay - this networked is used in classrooms and other spaces with Apple TVs. Connection is restricted.
  • BasicACUwifi - this network is made available for devices with older wireless technology that cannot connect to ACUsecure.
  • Guest-ACU - this network is for guests who do not have ACU usernames and cannot connect to the other networks.

Connect to an ACU Wireless Network on an iPhone:

  1. Open the "Settings" app.
  2. Tap on "Wi-Fi."
  3. Select the network to connect to.
  4. Enter your ACU username and password, then click Join.
  5. If you are presented with a Certificate pop-up, click Trust.

Connect to an ACU Wireless Network on Android:

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
  2. Touch and hold the Wi-Fi symbol.
  3. Select the network.
  4. Use this configuration:
    • EAP method - PEAP.
    • Phase 2 authentication - None.
    • CA certificate - Use system certificates
    • Domain - acu.edu
    • Identity - Your ACU username.
    • Anonymous identity - Leave this blank.
    • Password - Your ACU password.

Connect to an ACU Wireless Network on ChromeOS

  1. Open network settings.
  2. Select an ACU network to connect to.
  3. Click connect.
  4. Change EAP method to "PEAP"
  5. CA certificate - Don't check (the network is providing the certificate. Ignore messages about the connection not being private; you are connecting to a known, trusted network).
  6. Under Identity put your ACU username, under password put the ACU password for the account.

Connect to an ACU wireless network on macOS:

  1. Click on the Wi-Fi symbol near the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. Select the network.
  3. Enter your ACU username and password.

Connect to an ACU wireless network on Windows: 

  1. Click on the Wi-Fi/network symbol near the bottom right corner of the screen.
  2. Select the network.
  3. Enter your ACU username and password.