Employees
Android
- Open Settings and tap Wireless & Networks.
- Tap WiFi to enable it, if it is not already. Then tap WiFi Settings.
- Tap Samford Users in the list of wireless networks.
- A screen will open identifying the network. Scroll to the bottom.
- Enter your Samford user name and password in the Identity field and click Connect.
- You should now be connected and able to access the internet.
iOS
- Open Settings and tap Wi-Fi.
- Make sure Wi-Fi is set to On if it is not already.
- Tap Samford Users in the list of wireless networks and choose Join.
- A window will open asking you to enter a password. Enter your Samford user name and password and tap Join.
- A window labeled Certificate will appear. Tap Accept to accept the wireless certificate and join the network.
- You should now be connected and able to access the internet.
MacOS
- In the upper right-hand corner of your screen, click the Wi-Fi icon and turn Wi-Fi on if it is not already.
- Select Samford Users from the list of available networks.
- A new window will open asking for authentication. Enter your Samford username and password. Check the Remember this network box.
- If prompted, enter your Mac log-in credentials to save the wireless network.
- You should now be connected and able to access the internet.
Windows
- In the lower right-hand corner of your screen, click the available wireless networks icon, which should resemble a series of bars.
- Click Samford Users and choose Connect.
- A Network Authentication window will open. Enter your Samford user name and password.
- Choose Connect if a Windows security alert opens asking if you would like to Terminate or Connect.
- You should now be connected to Samford Users and have full internet access.
Students
Android
- Open Settings and tap Wireless & Networks.
- Tap WiFi to enable it, if it is not already. Then tap WiFi Settings.
- Tap Samford IOT in the list of wireless networks.
- You will see a notification that will prompt you to go to pf.samford.edu/device-registration.
- Tap “Register another device”. Note: Your MAC address should be listed at the bottom of the page.
- Enter the MAC address for your device in the text field (including the colons). Tap register.
- You should now be connected to Samford IOT and have full internet access.
iOS
- Open Settings and tap Wi-Fi.
- Make sure Wi-Fi is set to “On” if it is not already.
- Tap Samford IOT in the list of wireless networks.
- You will see a notification that will prompt you to go to pf.samford.edu/device-registration.
- Tap Register another device. Note: Your MAC address should be listed at the bottom of the page.
- Enter the MAC address for your device in the text field (including the colons). Tap register.
- You should now be connected to Samford IOT and have full internet access.
MacOS
- In the upper right-hand corner of your screen, click the Wi-Fi icon and turn Wi-Fi on if it is not already.
- Select Samford_IOT from the list of available networks.
- You will see a window pop up that will list your MAC address at the bottom. Either select and copy the MAC address or write it down.
- Follow the link to pf.samford.edu/device-registration.
- Click Register another device.
- Enter the MAC address for your device in the text field (including the colons). Click register.
- You should now be connected to Samford_IOT and have full internet access.
Windows
- In the lower right-hand corner of your screen, click the available wireless networks icon, which should resemble a series of bars.
- Click Samford_IOT and choose Connect.
- You will see a window pop up that will list your MAC address at the bottom. Either select and copy the MAC address or write it down.
- Follow the link to pf.samford.edu/device-registration.
- Click Register another device.
- Enter the MAC address for your device in the text field (including the colons). Click register.
- You should now be connected to Samford_IOT and have full internet access.
Wireless Network Instructions for Gaming Consoles, Smart TVs, and Smart Speakers
- From your browser on your laptop go to pf.samford.edu/device-registration. Log into it with your Samford username and password.
- Click Register another device.
- Enter the MAC address for your device in the text field (including the colons). Click register.
- Go to your device and select Samford_IOT from the list of wireless networks from the device.