This document contains instructions for connecting to the BYOD WI-FI network at Schools from your personally owned Chromebooks, Windows Computers or Mac Computer.

Prerequisites: To connect to the BYOD Wi-Fi network you must have a Catholic education Staff or Student account.

Contents:

1. Instructions for connecting from Chromebook
2. Instructions for connecting from a IOS Device (iPad or iPhone)
3. Instructions for connecting from a Windows Computer
4. Instructions for connecting to an Apple Mac Computer

Instructions for connecting from a Chromebook

1. Click the Quick Settings button in the bottom right corner of the screen.

2. Click on Not connected underneath the Wi-Fi icon

3. Select the network BYOD.

4. A Join Wi-Fi Network dialogue box will open.

1. Click on the EAP Method dropdown menu and select PEAP. 

2. Click on the Server CA Certificate dropdown menu and select Do not check. 

3. Scroll down to the Identity field, enter your Catholic Education username.

4. Enter Your Catholic Education password.

5. Click Connect.

5. The Wi-Fi icon in the quick settings menu will to a solid Wi-Fi logo, if you hover your mouse over the icon, it will say Connected to BYOD. You are now connected to the internet

Troubleshooting 

Troubleshooting step 1: Try ‘forgetting’ the BYOD network: 

1. Select the BYOD Network 

2. Click Forget

3. Click the Wi-Fi slider off and back on 

4. If you are still unable to connect. Proceed to troubleshooting step 2.

Troubleshooting step 2: Try a password reset.

If you encounter authentication errors when trying to connect with the instruction above, you should conduct a password reset using the MyAccount tool. Password resets for students can be completed by a teacher using the MyAccount tool.

The My Account tool and instructions for use are available at the following link: https://myaccount.cg.catholic.edu.au/

Note that for some students, their password may be working for web services such as google drive, but not working for connecting to BYOD WiFi. In this instance you should still try a password reset as the first troubleshooting step. 

Instructions for connecting from an IOS Device (iPad/iPhone)

1. Click on the Settings App

2. From the settings menu click on Wi-Fi. Under Choose a Network… Click BYOD

3. A certificate prompt will appear, click Trust.

4. The BYOD network will now have a checkmark next to it, indicating it is connected. You are now connected to the internet. 

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting step 1: Try ‘forgetting’ the BYOD network: 

1. Open the settings app, select Wi-Fi, then select the ‘i’ symbol next to the BYOD network 

2. Click Forget this Network 

3. If you are still unable to connect. Proceed to troubleshooting step 2.

Troubleshooting step 2: Try a password reset.

If you encounter authentication errors when trying to connect with the instruction above, you should conduct a password reset using the MyAccount tool. Password resets for students can be completed by a teacher using the MyAccount tool. 

The My Account tool and instructions for use are available at the following link: https://myaccount.cg.catholic.edu.au/

 Note that for some students, their password may be working for web services such as google drive, but not working for connecting to BYOD WiFi. In this instance you should still try a password reset as the first troubleshooting step

Instructions for connecting from a Windows computer

1. Click on the Quick Settings button in the bottom right corner of the screen. The Quick Settings menu will open.

2. In the Quick Settings menu, click the arrow on the right half of the Wi-Fi button. 

3. A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Select the network BYOD and click Connect. 

4. Enter your Catholic Education username and password. 

5. If you see the following prompt, click Connect.

6. The status of the BYOD Wi-Fi network will change to connected. You are now connected to the internet. 

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting step 1: Try ‘forgetting’ the BYOD network: 

1. Click on the quick settings menu

2. In the Quick Settings menu, click the arrow on the right half of the Wi-Fi button. 

3. Click More Wi-Fi settings

4. Click Manage known networks.

5. Locate the BYOD network and click Forget. 

6. Return to the Wi-Fi click the Wi-Fi slider off and back on

7. If you are still unable to connect. Proceed to troubleshooting step 2. 

Troubleshooting step 2: Try a password reset.

If you encounter authentication errors when trying to connect with the instruction above, you should conduct a password reset using the MyAccount tool. Password resets for students can be completed by a teacher using the MyAccount tool. 

The My Account tool and instructions for use are available at the following link: https://myaccount.cg.catholic.edu.au/

 Note that for some students, their password may be working for web services such as google drive, but not working for connecting to BYOD WiFi. In this instance you should still try a password reset as the first troubleshooting step

Instructions for connecting to Apple Mac Computer

1. Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the top menu bar. 

2. Click Other Networks, then click BYOD. 

3. Enter your Catholic Education username and password.

4. Click Continue 

5. If prompted, enter the password for your Mac, this is your own personal computer password, not a Catholic Education password. 

6. Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the top menu bar, the BYOD network should now be highlighted, indicating it is connected. You are now connected to the internet

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting step 1: Try ‘forgetting’ the BYOD network:

1. Choose Apple menu > System Settings

2. Click Wi-Fi in the sidebar.

3. Scroll down on the right and click Advanced to see the networks known to your Mac

4. Click the more button next to the network, choose Remove From List, then click Remove to confirm.

5. If you are still unable to connect. Proceed to troubleshooting step 2.

Troubleshooting step 2: Try a password reset

If you encounter authentication errors when trying to connect with the instruction above, you should conduct a password reset using the MyAccount tool. Password resets for students can be completed by a teacher using the MyAccount tool. 

The My Account tool and instructions for use are available at the following link: https://myaccount.cg.catholic.edu.au/

Note that for some students, their password may be working for web services such as google drive, but not working for connecting to BYOD WiFi. In this instance you should still try a password reset as the first troubleshooting step

I need help

If you are still experiencing issues, or for all other problems or queries regarding this instruction please contact the CE ICT Service Desk on 1300 232 448.