Student Wi-Fi

We recently updated our campus Wi-Fi network with newer, faster equipment. Below are instructions for accessing the new network.

Student Wi-Fi Account Activation

In an effort to get new students wireless access as quick as possible, they have been issued a unique password within 24 hours of registration. What this means to our students is that they don't need to go to the library lab and wait in a long line to establish a wi-fi account.

Username format

• last name (in lowercase letters) as recorded in the Registrar's office PLUS
• last four digits of CPTC Student ID number (not social security number)
• example: Last Name: garcia + student ID 975861234 = garcia1234

Password Support

Default Format

• cptc + ddMmmyyyy (birthdate with letters all lowercase, except for the first letter of the 3 character month
  • example: a student born on June 8, 1999 = cptc08Jun1999
• Change your password immediately to prevent misuse of your account.

Reset

If you have forgotten your password, you can do any of the following to reset it:

1. Visit the Microsoft Password Reset page at https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com to reset it. 
2. Use a password reset kiosk located in Building 23 (ASG), the Library Computer Lab in Building 15 Room 104, or South Hill Campus lobby.
3. For additional assistance, call the Library Computer Lab at 253-589-5820.

Requirements

• Passwords must be a minimum of 10 characters in length.
• Passwords must contain at least one character from three of the following categories:
  • Uppercase characters
  • Lowercase characters
  • Base 10 digits (0 through 9)
  • Non-alphanumeric characters:    ~!@#$%^&*_-+=`|\(){}[]:;"'<>,.?/
• Passwords may not contain your user name as a word, although letters from your name are allowed.

Connecting to the Student Wi-Fi Network

1. In your Wi-Fi network management area on your device, connect to the “Student” network.
2. If you are prompted to enter a username and password, enter the username and password you created in the above steps.
3. If you are not prompted to enter a username and password, then open your internet browser.
4. Your browser should be redirected to the Aruba Wi-Fi login page.
5. Enter your Wi-Fi account credentials, just like step 2 above.
6. You should now be able to access the internet.

If you get a certificate security warning, please make sure you continue to the website and allow the exception. If you don’t, your device may block access to our Wi-Fi network.