Overview

Staying connected is important. The SUNY Oswego campus network provides networking services in support of the educational mission of SUNY Oswego. It is the responsibility of each campus community member to use these services appropriately and in compliance with all campus, local, state, and federal laws and regulations. This article will highlight locations and instructions for connecting your devices to the networks.

See Wireless FAQ for general information and requirements.

UPDATE STARTING FALL 2025

The Oswego-Gaming-RES network will be eliminated. Gaming devices and smart TV's will now connect to the Oswego-Guest-RES network. Registration is still required for wireless gaming devices. 

Wireless Networks and Locations

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.

Wireless Instructions

Using the SUNY Oswego wireless network requires a one-time configuration necessary to set up your device for secure access. Connect to the academic or residential wireless network on a PC, Mac, Android, or Apple device using your Laker NetID and password.

Gaming devices, including smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices, will need registration at mydevices.oswego.edu. Submit a ticket with CTS to set up a wired connection in Oneida and Funelle Halls. Other wired connections in the residential dorms do not need network activation. 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.

Note: instructions may very depending on your model and version. Refer to your device manual for assistance.

Oswego-Secure and Oswego-Secure-RES:

• Apple iOS

  • From your Home screen, go to Settings, then tap Wi-Fi.

  • Tap to turn on Wi-Fi. Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks.

  • Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to join. You might be asked to enter the network's password first, or agree to the terms and conditions. 

  • Look for the blue checkmark next to the network name, and the Wi-Fi icon in the upper corner of your screen. This means you're successfully connected.

  • • Ensure to trust the network certificate.

• Android Instructions:

1. Go to your Settings and tap Network & Internet or Connections. From the list, tap Wi-Fi.

2. Select Oswego-Secure or Oswego-Secure-RES from the list of available networks to connect to. 

3. When prompted to, enter these settings. (Some settings you won't need to change.

   1. 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 or Use System Certificates
      Domain	oswego.edu
      Identity	[Your Laker NetID]
      Password	[Your LakerApps Password]

• Google Pixel 

  • Open your device's Settings app.
  • Tap Network & internet  Internet.

  • Tip: To get to Wi-Fi settings, you can also swipe down from the top of your screen and tap on the Wi-Fi icon.

  • Turn on Wi-Fi.
  • Tap a listed network.
    • If it needs a password, you'll find the Lock icon. After you connect:
      • Under the network name, "Connected" shows.
      • The network is saved. When your device is near and Wi-Fi is on, your device automatically connects.

• MacOS 

  • On your Mac, click the WiFi icon in the menu bar, then choose the network you want to join.

    • If you don’t see the network you want to join, click Other Networks to display nearby networks.

    • If requested, enter the password for the network, then click Join.

  • Note: If authenticating to the 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 password) to change Certificate Trust Settings. After you do this, click Update Settings.
  • Note: Update to the current timezone before connecting to our network.

• Windows

  •  

    Select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons on the taskbar to open quick settings.

  • The Disconnected icon appears when you’re not connected.

    

  • On the Wi-Fi quick setting, select Manage Wi-Fi connections.

    

  • Choose the Wi-Fi network you want, then select Connect. If you don't see the network you expect, you can manually start a new Wi-Fi scan by selecting the Refresh network list button in the lower right.

  • Type the network password, and then select Next.

• Chrome OS

  • 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: 

  • How to Connect to 802.1x Enterprise WiFi on Raspberry Pi

When you are trying to connect to 802.1x WiFi with WPA enterprise on Raspberry Pi,  you will see the WiFi access point is greyed out on Raspberry Pi, like below. It is because Raspberry Pi is using the simple network service on the GUI, which doesn't support enterprise WiFi.  However, Raspberry Pi supports 802.1x enterprise WiFi. And the simplest way to set up the connection to 802.1x enterprise WiFi on Raspberry Pi is to use the standard Linux network manager to replace the simple network service. In this tutorial, we will walk through how to set it up.  

1. Open the terminal window on Raspberry Pi, and run the following commands to get the standard Linux network manager installed.

sudo apt install network-manager network-manager-gnome
sudo systemctl disable --now dhcpcd
sudo systemctl enable --now network-manager

sudo reboot

Explanation:

1st line is to install the Linux network manager

2nd line is to disable the DHCP, because DHCP will not work with the network manager

3rd line is to enable the network manager service

Last line is to reboot the device.

1. After rebooting the device, you will be able to see a new network icon, click on the icon, you will not be able to connect to the 802.1x enterprise WiFi.
2. Then fill in the information as you normally do with 802.1x enterprise WiFi connection, and you will now be able to connect to the network.
   1. Configure the WiFi settings as below:

   2. 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]

3. That's it! You're ready to go.

Note: To download and install the network manager, you will need an internet connection first. Please consider having it connected to a wired network or another normal WiFi network first to get it set up.

• Roku 

  • Press the Home button on your Roku remote

  • Go to Settings > Network > Set up connection

  • Choose Wireless (if you are using an Ethernet cable, choose Wired)

  • If using Wi-Fi, pick your network and enter the password

• Smart TV

  • Refer to your user's manual for instructions. Look for a "Network Settings" or similar option in your TV's settings menu.

• Xbox 

  • Select this link for​​​​​​​ Xbox Instructions.

    • See below for how to register your Xbox, then use the Xbox link for instructions on how to connect.

• PlayStation 

  • Select this link for ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Instructions.

    • See below for how to register your PlayStation, then use the PlayStation link for instructions on how to connect.

• Nintendo 

  • Select this link for​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Instructions.

Please note that the following devices are not allowed to connect:  

• Kindle and Nook e-ink devices
• mDNS devices
• Printers, including 3D Printers, and wireless document scanners are strictly prohibited on the campus residential wired or wireless networks. USB connections are allowed and encouraged.
• Network devices such as routers, access points, hubs, switches, wireless extenders, etc, are strictly prohibited on the campus residential wired or wireless networks.
• Unfortunately, we do not support common smart home devices, including but not limited to, IP cameras, smart light bulbs and lights, plugs and clocks, wireless speakers, the Amazon Echo or Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, Chromecast devices, or other devices.

Need Help?

Need additional information or assistance? Contact CTS.