How to connect to CBC-WIFI on Android

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How to connect to CBC-WIFI from an Android device

 

1. Find and select the “Settings” app. It may look different depending on your device manufacturer.

A smartphone's app drawer with the Settings app highlighted.

2. Tap “Network & internet”

A smartphone's Settings app, with the Network & Internet option highlighted

3. Tap “Internet”

A smartphone's Network & Internet settings with the Internet option highlighted

4. Select "CBC-WIFI"

A smartphone showing a list of Wi-Fi networks, with CBC-WIFI highlighted.

5. Login with your CBC username and password in the Identity and Password boxes, respectively.

a. Students: Your email user name (everything before '@students.columbiabasin.edu') and password

b. Staff/Faculty: Your network user name and password

A smartphone's Wi-Fi network configuration screen for CBC-WIFI. The CA Certificate, Online Certificate Status, Domain, Identity, Password, and Connect options are highlighted.

6. Make sure that the settings match what is displayed above. The non-bold items should be correct automatically.

  • EAP method = PEAP
  • Phase 2 authentication = MSCHAPV2
  • CA certificate = Use system certificates
  • Minimum TLS Version = TLS v1.0
  • Online Certificate Status = Do not verify
  • Domain = columbiabasin.edu
  • Identity = your student/staff username
  • Anonymous identity = blank / anonymous
  • Password = your student/staff password

Note: you shouldn't change anything under "Advanced options".

7. Tap “Connect”

Congratulations! Your Android device is now connected to CBC-WIFI. If you need additional help or experience issues, you can stop by the Student Helpdesk in the library.

Troubleshooting

If your Wi-Fi connection was working previously but is not now, the first step is to forget the network and try reconnecting.  To forget the network, go into settings and select the Wi-Fi network you wish to forget, then select "Forget". Then follow the steps to reconnect.

A smartphone's Network details page, with the Forget option highlighted.

If you still encounter issues, please visit the Student Helpdesk in the library (L-building) or the main Technology Services office in T-504.

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Article ID: 85948
Created
Fri 8/30/19 10:53 AM
Modified
Thu 9/18/25 5:41 PM