WiFi – BC Knowledge for Students https://students.brooklyn.edu Search for answers to your questions Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.8 https://students.brooklyn.edu/files/2022/03/cropped-favicon-3-32x32.png WiFi – BC Knowledge for Students https://students.brooklyn.edu 32 32 Getting Started with BC Wi-Fi https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/getting-started-with-bc-wi-fi/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:19:14 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=23410 Brooklyn College provides secure Wi‑Fi across campus for the entire college community. Connecting takes two things: your BC Wi‑Fi credentials and the setup steps for whatever device you’re using.

Find your BC Wi-Fi username and password

Your BC Wi‑Fi username is also called your Local Resource ID. The same credentials work for BC Wi‑Fi, the campus wired network (Captive Portal), and your PaperCut printing account.

Look up your BC Wi‑Fi credentials using the lookup tool. You’ll sign in with your WebCentral ID first.

Your BC Wi‑Fi username is not the same as your WebCentral ID or your college email address.

Choosing the right Wi-Fi network

You’ll see more than one network name when you open your Wi‑Fi settings on campus. Here’s what each one is for.

NetworkUse it when
BC-WiFiYour first choice. It uses newer Wi‑Fi technology and is faster. Uses your local BC Wi-Fi credentials.
BC-WiFi-LegacyYour fallback if your device can’t connect to BC‑WiFi. It’s slower but works with a wider range of devices. Uses your local BC Wi-Fi credentials.
eduroamAvailable in limited areas on campus, mainly for visitors from other CUNY campuses and other eduroam institutions. BC students, faculty, and staff can also use eduroam when visiting those campuses — see the CUNY eduroam instructions for your device type. Uses your CUNY Login.

Connecting your device

Need Help?

In person

Technicians in the major computer labs can help you configure Wi‑Fi, including the WEB Lab and the Library Café. Bring your device with you.

By phone or online

Contact the IT Helpdesk for remote assistance.

Reporting a Wi-Fi problem

Submit a support request and select BC-WiFi as the problem type. You can also get there from BC Navigator: click IT Status, then Report a Problem, then choose Connecting to BC WiFi.

Include your device type, where on campus you were, and what happened. The more detail you give, the faster the issue gets diagnosed. Full steps are in How do I report a WiFi issue?

]]> How do I connect to BC-WiFi on a Chromebook https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/how-do-i-connect-to-bc-wifi-on-a-chromebook/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:29:13 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=17398
  • On your Chromebook, at the bottom right, select the time > Settings.
  • On the left, select Network  > Wi-Fi.
  • In the list of networks, choose BC-WiFi and then select Connect. 
  • When prompted, sign in using your BC-WiFi username and password.
  • Select Connect.
    • ]]>         WiFi at the Library https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/wifi-at-the-library/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:58:32 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=11519 Students can join the BC WiFi or eduRoam (limited) networks at the Library.

    Please see this guide for more information.

    ]]>         Eduroam https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/eduroam/ Fri, 10 May 2024 16:16:22 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=7883 Limited availability.

    Visitors from other CUNY campuses as well as from institutions with eduroam.

    BC students/faculty/staff may use eduroam wifi access when visiting other institutions that offer eduroam wifi, including other CUNY campuses.

    Follow these directions based on your device type.

    ]]>         What is my BC Wi-Fi username and password? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/what-is-my-bc-wi-fi-username-and-password/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:55:12 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=1794 Your BC Wi-Fi username (also known as your Local Resource ID) is used to connect to BC Wi-Fi, campus wired networks (Captive Portal), and your printing account (Papercut).

    Lookup your BC Wi-Fi Credentials

    Sign in using your WebCentral ID.

    ]]>         How do I connect to BC-WiFi on a Mac? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/how-do-i-connect-to-bc-wifi-on-a-mac/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:04:44 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=980
  • Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar.
  • In the list of networks, choose BC-WiFi and then select Connect. 
  • If prompted for security type, select WPA/WPA2-Enterprise.
  • When prompted, sign in using your BC-WiFi username and password.
    1. Click Join to connect and continue to accept the certificate and connect to BC-WiFi.

    Need Help? Are these instructions not working for your device? Contact the IT Helpdesk at 718-951-4357 or open a support request online. You can also bring your device to the WEB computer lab for in-person help.

    ]]>         How do I connect to BC-WiFi on a Windows PC? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/how-do-i-connect-to-bc-wifi-on-a-windows-10-or-11-laptop/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:00:41 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=977
  • Click the network icon in the notification area
  • Click Network and Internet settings
  • Click Wi-Fi on the right panel and select Network and Sharing
  • Click Setup New Connection or Network
  • Select Manually Connect to Wireless Network and click Next
  • Type BC-WiFi in Network Name box
  • Select WPA-Enterprise for security type and click Next
  • Click Change Connection Settings and select the Security tab
  • Select Microsoft EAP-TTLS as the Authentication Method and click OK
  • Click the network icon again and select BC-WiFi
  • When prompted, sign in using your BC Wi-Fi username and password.

    • Running Windows 7 or Older?

    If your laptop is running an older version of Windows, you need to install an 802.1X client to use BC-WiFi.

    1. Download the SecureW2 client extract it to any directory.
    2. Open the folder > double-click the BC-WiFi SecureW2 Setup.bat file to run. 
    3. You will be prompted with a SecureW2 window.
      Enter your BC Wi-Fi username and password.

    If the information you have entered is correct, you will be automatically logged into the BC-WiFi.

    Need Help? Are these instructions not working for your device? Contact the IT Helpdesk at 718-951-4357 or open a support request online. You can also bring your device to the WEB computer lab for in-person help.

    ]]>         How do I report a WiFi issue? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/report-wifi-issues/ Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:43:36 +0000 https://students-knowall.blog.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=730 Submit a support request to the IT helpdesk. Be sure to select BC-WiFi as the problem option and include as much of the requested device and location information as possible. The more details provided, the better we can assist you.

    From BC Navigator

    1. Click IT Status
    2. Click Report a Problem to open the IT support form.
    3. Select Connecting to BC WiFi as the problem type.
    ]]>         Where do I go for help with Wi-Fi? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/support/ Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:25:41 +0000 https://students-knowall.blog.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=704 Each of the major computer labs have technicians available to assist with Wi-Fi configuration. This includes the WEB Lab and the Library Café.

    For remote assistance, contact the IT Helpdesk.

    ]]>         How do I connect to BC-WiFi on Android devices? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/android-devices/ https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/android-devices/#respond Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:49:25 +0000 https://knowall.blog.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=239 Connecting to Brooklyn College WiFi may vary depending on your phone model and Android version.

    Option 1: Using the BC-WiFi Network (Preferred)

    The BC-WiFi network is the preferred option since it uses newer WiFi technology and is faster.

    1. Open your phone’s Wi-Fi settings
    2. Select the BC-WiFi network
    3. Enter the following configuration options:

    EAP method:TTLS

    Phase 2 authentication: PAP

    CA certificate: Trust on First Use
    NOTE: Some devices do not have this option. Instead select “Do not validate”.

    Domain (if requested): bcwifi.brooklyn.cuny.edu

    Identity: your BC WiFi username

    Password: your BC WiFi password

    Google Pixel devices (Tested on Android 16)

    Do not select the existing “BC-WiFi” from the list. Instead, add the network manually and enter the Network Name (SSID) exactly as BC-WiFi.

    Use the following settings:
    EAP method: TTLS
    Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPV2
    CA certificate: Trust on First Use (accept the prompt on first connection)
    Identity: your BC WiFi username
    Password: your BC WiFi password

    Lookup your BC-WiFi username and password

    Option 2: Using the BC-WiFi-Legacy Network

    If you are unable to connect to the BC-WiFi network (option 1 above), you can use the older BC-WiFi-Legacy network that is slower, but has broader compatibility with more devices.

    1. Open your phone’s Wi-Fi settings
    2. Select the BC-WiFi-Legacy network
    3. Enter the following configuration options:

    EAP method:PEAP

    Phase 2 authentication: PAP

    CA certificate: Trust on First Use
    NOTE: Some devices do not have this option. Instead select “Do not validate”.

    Domain (if requested): bcwifi.brooklyn.cuny.edu

    Identity: your BC WiFi username

    Password: your BC WiFi password

    Lookup your BC-WiFi username and password

    Need Help? Are these instructions not working for your device? Contact the IT Helpdesk. You can also bring your device to the WEB computer lab for in-person help.

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