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Baker College offers wireless network access to 802.11x compliant devices on all campus locations. In most situations students and staff should use the BakerWiFi/BakerWiFi6 option whenever possible.
Students and staff using Baker credentials:
BakerWiFi/BakerWiFi6
Guests or vendors without Baker credentials:
BakerGuest
Student devices with unsupported authentication in some areas:
BakerMyDevices
Note: Some devices like Chromebooks or that have alternate operating systems need extra configuration.
Other device notes
BakerWiFi/BakerWiFi6
Students and staff should use BakerWiFi/BakerWiFi6 with their Baker Credentials whenever possible. Simply connect to BakerWiFi/BakerWiFi6 and use your Baker College username and password to connect.
Using your mobile device or computer, connect to the SSID name of "BakerWiFi" or "BakerWiFi6" in the list of available wireless access points. (Note: staff issued devices may connect to BakerWiFi automatically). The example images below will vary depending on your device and operating system.
When prompted provide your Baker College username and password.
Click Connect to continue connecting to BakerWiFi or BakerWiFi6.
In Windows it will say "Connected, secured" You should now be connected to the Internet.
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BakerGuest
Visitors or vendors without Baker credentials can use BakerGuest. They will be prompted to fill out just a few quick details about their connection reason which only takes a few seconds.
Look for and connect to the name BakerGuest in the list of available wireless access points.
Open a web page, and similar to public WiFi access points, you will be prompted with the connection "Splash Page".
Click "Or register for guest access" if you have not done this yet on this day.
Fill out the form and click Register.
After registering it will give you a summary of your temporary account. You will also receive an email with the information. Simply click "Sign On".
Accept the Acceptable Use Policy by clicking "Accept" to get connected.
Finally click "Continue" to finish the process.
Once you see this screen you will have Internet access through Baker Guest.
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BakerMyDevices
Some devices such as Smart TVs, or gaming consoles do not support the strict authentication requirements of BakerWiFi/BakerWiFi6, and also cannot use a web browser to connect to Baker Guest. In these situations, the "BakerMyDevices" network can be connected to. In order to use BakerMyDevices, you must register the devices wireless MAC address using the mydevices.baker.edu portal. You may register up to 5 devices at a time, and delete or add devices as needed. These steps also apply to the residents wired Ethernet connections.
To get started visit mydevices.baker.edu from any web browser. Sign in with your Baker College credentials.
Review and click "Accept" on the Acceptable Use Policy.
Click the "Add" button to add your device to the list of allowed devices on BakerMyDevices.
The Device name, and Description fields can be anything to help you know which device you have registered later. The Device ID needs to be the Wireless MAC address of your device. This can normally be found in the network settings of the device. If you are using a game console, be sure to put in the Wireless MAC address, or WiFi MAC address here, and not the Ethernet or wired MAC address or the device will not work. (Note, if you are plugging into a residence hall Ethernet port, you will need to register the Wired MAC address instead.) Click "Submit" when done.
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Other Device Notes
Chromebooks in particular need to be told the type of authentication that BakerWiFi/BakerWiFi6 uses to get connected successfully. We can't show examples of every operating system, however for the most common alternate operating system: Chrome OS, here are the network settings that need to be set to get connected correctly.
1) As seen below make sure the SSID is BakerWiFi or BakerWiFi6.
2) The EAP method should be set to PEAP.
3) Server CA Certificate should be set to Do not check.
4) Identity is your Baker College username.
5) Password is your Baker College password.
6) Click "Connect".
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