Overview
Staying connected is important. SUNY Oswego campus network provides networking services in support of the educational mission of SUNY Oswego. It is the responsibility of each member of the campus community to use these services appropriately and in compliance with all campus, local, state and federal laws and regulations. This article will highlight where to find Wi-Fi on campus, locations, and instructions for how to connect your devices to the networks.
See Wireless FAQ for general information and requirements.
SUNY Oswego has installed many wireless network access points across campus. Various academic, residential and outdoor spaces have coverage. Below are locations around campus and their associated networks.
Academic and Administrative Buildings
- All classrooms, offices, and public gathering areas.
- Networks: Oswego-Secure and Oswego-Guest
- All living spaces, gathering areas/lounges, dining areas, and staff offices.
- Networks: Oswego-Secure-RES, Oswego-Gaming-RES, and Oswego-Guest-RES
Outdoor Areas
- Rich/Sheldon/Park Quad, Lanigan/Hewitt/Penfield Quad, Tyler/Mahar/Hewitt Quad, Lee/Shineman Gardens, Lee north grass fields, Laker turf field
- Networks: Oswego-Secure and Oswego-Guest
Instructions
Using the SUNY Oswego wireless network requires a one-time configuration necessary to set up your device for secure access. Residential gaming devices will require registration. Connect to the academic or residential wireless network on a PC, Mac, or an iDevice (iPads, iPhones and iPods) using your Laker NetID and password. Gaming devices will need registration at mydevices.oswego.edu. Oneida and Funnelle Halls's wired connections will require network activation. Submit a ticket with CTS. See the important steps to take for residential gaming devices below for more information.
If you are unable to log in try to forget the network and reconnect. See our Troubleshooting articles for more assistance or contact the CTS Help Desk.
Please see the below instructions based on which device you have:
- iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
- Android
- Go to your Settings and tap Network & Internet or Connections. From the list, tap Wi-Fi.
- Select Oswego-Secure or Oswego-Secure-RES from the list of available networks to connect to.
- When prompted to, enter these settings. (Some settings you won't need to change.
-
| EAP Method |
PEAP |
| EAP Phase 2 Authentication |
MSCHAPv2 (on Samsung devices you'll need to tap advanced to change this setting) |
| Server CA Certificate |
Not Needed |
| Domain |
oswego.edu |
| Identity |
[Your Laker NetID] |
| Password |
[Your LakerApps Password] |
- macOS
- Note: If an Authenticating to network “Oswego-Secure/Oswego-Secure-RES” certificate dialog box appears. Click Continue.
- Note: You may also need to enter your Mac's username and password (this may not be the same as your Laker NetID and Laker NetID password) to change Certificate Trust Settings. After you do this, press Update Settings.
- Windows
- Chrome OS and Kindle Fire
- Configure the WiFi settings as below:
-
| EAP Method |
PEAP |
| EAP Phase 2 Authentication |
MSCHAPv2 |
| Server CA Certificate |
Not Needed |
| Domain (Not on all Chrome OS Versions have this listed) |
oswego.edu |
| Identity |
[Your Laker NetID] |
| Password |
[Your LakerApps Password] |
- Raspberry Pi and other devices on the Linux operating system will require a supplicant configuration by following either of these instructions:
- Xbox
Please Note: Kindle and Nook e-ink devices cannot connect to the campus wireless network.
Anything that connects to Oswego-Gaming-RES needs to be registered before joining and accessing the internet. Gaming Consoles, Smart TVs, and streaming devices (including Roku’s, Apple TVs, Fire Sticks).
Register Your Device
How to Register your Device
I have an ethernet port in my dorm room. Can I use that?
- Yes, your ethernet port will need to be activated by CTS if you are in Funelle or Oneida Halls, and your device will need to be registered.
- If you find the ethernet port is not allowing the connection, please contact CTS with the ethernet port number and color, your dorm room number and building, the wired mac address and the solutions you have tried.
Note: Laptops, Smartphones, Chromebooks and Tablets do not need to be registered because they don’t connect to Oswego-Gaming-RES.
Unfortunately, none of these networks support wireless speakers, the Amazon Echo or Google Home, wireless printers, Chromecast devices, or common smart home devices like smart light bulbs.
Eduroam (education roaming) is a secure, worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community. This service gives faculty, staff and students the ability to connect to the internet while visiting schools within the Eduroam system. More information on the schools participating in Eduroam can be found here.
Note: eduroam is strictly a guest network. SUNY Oswego faculty and staff will not be able to access certain applications through this network like Banner and R25.
Note: It is strongly recommended that you configure your device at SUNY Oswego before traveling to another school within the eduroam network.
Note: If you are having trouble with your login credentials, please contact your institution for help.
Use the below credentials and settings to connect to EDUROAM and be sure to use your full school email address:
| EAP method: |
PEAP |
| Phase 2 authentication: |
MSCHAPV2 |
| Identity: |
You FULL school email address |
| Password |
Your email password
|
- Click Continue if a "Verify Certificate" pop-up appears. Click Connect if a "Continue connecting?" message appears.
- For MAC users enter your computer's administrative password when prompted.
- For iOS devices click Accept to continue connecting to the network.
Need Help?
Need additional information or assistance? Contact CTS.