Connect to a NEOMED Wireless (WiFi) Network

Introduction

The following support article will show you how to connect your device to one of NEOMED's wireless networks: 

• Guest - This network allows access to a segregated portion of NEOMED’s wireless network and is limited access. No username or password is required. The Guest network is insecure (open and unencrypted) and only meant as a courtesy option for Guest on campus.
• Faculty/Staff - This network is intended for NEOMED faculty/staff; authenticate using your Microsoft 365 username and password
• Whales - This network is intended for NEOMED students; authenticate using your Microsoft 365 username and password
  • NOTE: NEOMED does not maintain the wireless network at the Village.

To see how you can connect to a NEOMED network, you can click on the following device operating system/device that applies to you:​​​

• Connecting on Windows 10/11 
• Connecting on Mac
• Connecting on iPhone/iPad
• Connecting on Android

How to connect to NEOMED Wireless Networks on Windows 10 & 11

1. Click on the windows network connection icon in the bottom right corner of the taskbar
2. Click the University wireless network desired (whales, fac/staff, guest)
3. Click Connect
4. Enter your NEOMED username and password and click OK
   1. Your username is the portion of your NEOMED email before the “@” sign
   2. Your password is the password associated with your NEOMED email account
5. If you see a “Continue connecting” window, choose Connect
6. Connected will appear under the NEOMED network when connected

How to connect to NEOMED Wireless Networks on Mac

1. Click on the wireless connection icon
2. Select the University wireless network desired (whales, fac/staff, guest)
3. Enter your NEOMED username and password and click OK
   1. Your username is the portion of your NEOMED email before the “@” sign
   2. Your password is the password associated with your NEOMED email account
4. If prompted, you will need to verify the University certificate. To do so, click Continue
5. If prompted to modify your Trust Settings, you will need to enter your local machine username and password.
   1. Local machine refers to the username and password you use to log into the Mac
6. A checkmark will display by the selected NEOMED network when connected

How to connect to NEOMED Wireless Networks on iPhone/iPad

1. Go to Settings
2. Tap on Wi-Fi
3. Select the NEOMED wireless network desired (whales, fac/staff, guest)
4. Type in your NEOMED email username (entire email address) and NEOMED email password
5. Tap Trust when prompted about the network Certificate
6. You should now be connected to NEOMED wireless network

How to connect to NEOMED Wireless Networks on Android

1. Navigate to Settings
2. Select Wi-Fi
3. Select Add Wi-Fi Network
4. Choose the NEOMED wireless network desired (whales, fac/staff, guest)
5. Press Connect
6. Enter in your NEOMED email username (entire email address) and NEOMED email password
7. Select Save and proceed to a browser to confirm the wireless network is working.