Northwest Missouri State University provides 安全 wired 和 无线 网络s to faculty, staff 和 students with a 有效的 Northwest Network Account. Campus visitors without Northwest Network 账户 can also access the internet via the campus wired 网络 和 guest 无线网络.
Northwest Provides Three Wireless (无线网络) 网络
- 安全 无线网络
- Can be accessed by faculty, staff, students 和 alumni who have a 当前的 有效的 Northwest Network Account 用户名 和 密码.
- Allows users to access the internet 和 all Northwest Network Account login-specific services 和 resources, including printing to a campus 网络ed printer.
- Is available in all campus academic buildings 和 residence halls.
- 个人 无线网络
- Can be accessed by students living in the residence halls.
- Allows students to connect personal devices to campus 无线网络 that cannot connect to the 安全 无线网络.
- Requires a personal 密码 that is sent to your Northwest email account.
- 客人 无线网络
- Can be accessed by visitors 和 others who do not have a 当前的 有效的 Northwest Network Account 用户名 和 密码.
- Allows users to access the internet 和 complete most online tasks like checking email or conducting a Google search.
- Does not allow for printing to a campus 网络ed printer or accessing other Northwest Network Account login-specific resources.
- Is available in public gathering areas like B.D. Owens Library, the Student Union 和 the Station.
How do I get onto the internet on campus with my university-issued laptop?
If you have a campus-issued laptop computer, accessing Northwest's 安全 无线 网络 is fast 和 easy. Simply do the following:
- Turn on your laptop
- Make sure the 无线网络 connectivity light is enabled
- Typically located within the keyboard area of your laptop
- 登录 with your Northwest Network Account 当前的 用户名 和 密码
- Make sure you are connected to the NWMSU_安全 无线 网络 by checking the available 网络s
- The 无线 图标 is typically located in the lower right h和 side of the 屏幕 on the taskbar.
- To see if you have 无线网络, click on the 图标 和 see if it says that you are connected to NWMSU_安全 无线.
- Once you are connected to NWMSU_安全, you will have full internet access.
How do I get onto the internet on campus with a non-campus issued laptop?
- 看到 移动PC & 平板电脑 选项卡 for instructions.
Can I get my smartphone onto Northwest 无线 (无线网络)?
- Yes, you can!
- 看到 Smartphone 选项卡 for instructions.
Who do I contact if I need help with 无线 connectivity?
Northwest 无线网络 & Your 个人 移动PC or 平板电脑
Getting on the internet on campus with a non-campus issued laptop or 选项卡let?
If you have a Northwest Network Account 用户名 和 密码 和 want to connect to the 安全 无线 网络 with your personally-owned computer that has a Windows 10 operating system (OS), make sure your 无线 card is being controlled by Windows 和 not a third party. You must have a 有效的 Northwest Network Account 用户名 和 密码 to use the 安全 无线 网络.
Windows Wireless 连接ion Instructions
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Windows 10 - Basic Steps
- Click the 无线网络 图标 in the taskbar (lower right side).
- If you don't see the 图标, you typically have to click the up 箭头 to make it visible.
- Also, make sure you are not in airplane mode.
- Click the 无线网络 网络 you want to join such as NWMSU_安全.
- Click the 连接 button.
- You can also 取消 the box that says 连接 automatically if you prefer to manually connect in the future.
- Enter your Northwest Network Account 用户名 和 密码 when prompted.
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Windows 11 - Basic Steps
- Click the 电池, 声音 or 无线网络 图标 in the taskbar (lower right side).
- Click the 箭头 next to the 无线网络 图标 in the quick settings window.
- Click the 无线网络 网络 you want to join such as NWMSU_安全.
- Click the 连接 button.
- You can also 取消 the box that says 连接 automatically if you prefer to manually connect in the future.
- Enter your Northwest Network Account 用户名 和 密码 when prompted.
Troubleshooting tip: Having difficulty getting connected? Make sure your Northwest Network Account 密码 不是 过期的. You will not be able to get on Northwest's 安全 无线 网络 if your 密码 is 过期的!
Mac Wireless 连接ion Instructions
Easily get on NWMSU_安全 无线网络 by doing the following:
- Turn on your Mac.
- Your Mac should automatically search 和 find available 网络s in the area.
- Click on the 机场 图标 in the menu bar at the top of your 屏幕.
- Select the NWMSU_安全 option.
- A 屏幕 should appear for you to enter your Northwest Network Account 用户名 和 密码.
- Make sure your 密码 不是 过期的.
- If your 密码 is 过期的, you will not be able to connect to NWMSU_安全 无线网络.
- Select for your device to either remember the 密码 or to save your credentials in the keychain.
- It may take a few minutes for your device to acquire the 网络 information.
- If it asks for your 密码 information again, go ahead 和 enter it again.
- A pop-up window will prompt you to trust a certificate from 兰迪.chinaqinyu.com. Click the 信任 button.
- You should now be connected to Northwest's 安全 无线 网络.
Northwest 无线网络 & Your 个人 Smartphone
Getting your smartphone on the campus 无线 网络 (无线网络)?
Learn how to connect to Northwest 无线网络 using either an iPhone or Android smartphone. The below instructions are typical, but may vary depending on model 和 operating system.
iPhone Instructions
- 去 设置.
- Select 无线网络.
- Make sure 无线网络 is turned on.
- Select the name of the 无线网络 网络 you want to join.
- Northwest has three available 网络s 安全, 个人 和 客人 for you to choose.
- Faculty, staff, students 和 organizations with 有效的 Northwest Network Account 用户名s 和 密码s should select 安全.
- 安全 无线网络 网络s are 密码-protected 和 will typically have a lock 图标 by their names.
- After selecting NWMSU_安全, enter your full Northwest Network Account 用户名 和 当前的, non-过期的 密码 to join the 安全 网络.
- Select to join the 网络.
- If you cannot join the 网络, your 密码 is typically the problem.
- Either you typed it incorrectly or it is 过期的 和 needs to be changed prior to 无线网络 setup.
- If the latter is the case, see instructions for the Northwest Network Account.
- After you join Northwest's 安全 无线 网络, you will typically see a checkmark next to the 网络 in question 和 the 无线网络 图标 located in the upper-left side of your display will indicate that you are connected.
Android 11 Instructions
- Before you can add Northwest's 安全 无线 网络 to your smartphone, you will need to download a security certificate from:
- Select 设置.
- Select 安全.
- Select Encryption & Credentials.
- 选择 Install a certificate.
- 选择 无线网络 certificate.
- Select the file you downloaded 和 create a name for the certificate.
- 去 your 无线网络 settings.
- You should see a list of available 网络s.
- 选择 NWMSU_安全 by touching the name.
- For CA certificate, click the dropdown list 和 choose the certificate you previously named.
- For online certificate, choose Do not verify.
- For domain, type chinaqinyu.com.
- Enter your Northwest Network Account 用户名 和 有效的, non-过期的 密码.
- Select the 连接 button.
- If you can't join the 网络, your 密码 is typically the problem.
- Either you typed it incorrectly or it is 过期的 和 needs to be changed prior to 无线网络 setup.
- If the latter is the case, see instructions for the Northwest Network Account.
- After you join Northwest's 安全 无线 网络, you will typically see a checkmark next to the 网络 in question 和 the 无线网络 图标 in the upper-left side of your display will indicate that you are connected.
Android Instructions
- At the 首页 屏幕, select the 应用程序 图标.
- Select 设置.
- Make sure the 无线网络 master control 图标 is On 而不是 从.
- If it is set to 从, typically all you need to do is slide the master control from 从 to On to activate the phone's 无线网络.
- On some Android models, after tapping 设置，去 连接ions 和 then 无线网络.
- You should see a list of available 网络s.
- 选择 the 无线网络 网络 you want to join by touching the name.
- Available 网络s should typically display under 无线网络 网络.
- Northwest has three available 网络s 安全, 个人 和 客人 for you to choose from.
- Faculty, staff, students 和 organizations with 有效的 Northwest Network Account 用户名s 和 密码s should select NWMSU_安全.
- 安全 无线网络 网络s are 密码-protected 和 will typically have a Lock 图标 by their names.
- If you are joining NWMSU_安全, you will be prompted to type in your Northwest Network Account 用户名 和 密码.
- Enter your Northwest Network Account 用户名 和 有效的, non-过期的 密码.
- Select the 连接 button.
- If you can't join the 网络, your 密码 is typically the problem.
- Either you typed it incorrectly or it is 过期的 和 needs to be changed prior to 无线网络 setup.
- If the latter is the case, see instructions for the Northwest Network Account.
- After you join Northwest's 安全 无线 网络, you will typically see a checkmark next to the 网络 in question 和 the 无线网络 图标 in the upper-left side of your display will indicate that you are connected.
Manual Wireless setup on your Android
If you do not see available 网络s to select from on your Android smartphone, you may need to manually add a 网络 connection. To add the connection manually, do the following:
- 去 the 首页 屏幕.
- Select 应用程序.
- Select 设置.
- Select 连接ions.
- Select 无线网络.
- Select Add 网络 (+).
- Enter the Network SSID.
- This is the name of the 网络 you are connecting to: NWMSU_安全
- Select the 安全 level of the 网络 和 any 选项 required for connectivity on your phone, which are usually located in 先进的 选项.
- Northwest information you should know to help guide you is:
- Northwest 安全 is WPA2-Enterprise.
- Northwest Network Authentication method is Microsoft Protected EAP (PEAP)/MSCHAPv2.
- Encryption type is AES.
- If you select a security level that does not match your access point, you will not be able to connect.
- 自 NWMSU_安全 is a 安全 网络, you will need to enter your Northwest Network Account 用户名 和 有效的, non-过期的 密码 where indicated.
- Select 连接 to store the new information 和 connect to the 网络.
- If you can't join the 网络, your 密码 is typically the problem.
- Either you typed it incorrectly or it is 过期的 和 needs to be changed prior to 无线网络 setup.
- If the latter is the case, see instructions for the Northwest Network Account.
- After you join Northwest's 安全 无线 网络, you will typically see a checkmark next to the 网络 in question 和 the 无线网络 图标 in the upper-left side of your display will indicate that you are connected.
Northwest 无线网络 & Your Other 个人 Devices
- 个人 无线网络
- Can be accessed by students living in the residence halls.
- Allows students to connect personal devices to campus 无线网络 that cannot connect to the 安全 无线网络.
- Requires a personal 密码 that is sent to your Northwest email account.
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