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Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring SecureW2 on a macOS device to securely connect to Bates College's eduroam Wi-Fi network. Learn how to download SecureW2, authenticate with your Bates credentials, and install the security certificate that enables automatic connections to eduroam on campus and at participating institutions worldwide.

Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring SecureW2 on an iPhone or iPad to securely connect to Bates College's eduroam Wi-Fi network. Learn how to download and install the Wi-Fi configuration profile, authenticate with your Bates credentials, and enable automatic connections to eduroam on campus and at participating institutions worldwide.

This article lists and describes the WiFi (SSID) available on-campus.

Instructions on how to connect a SmartDevice to Bates WiFi.

Bates College offers three WiFi networks for individuals on campus. Bates Open is for guests and devices like gaming consoles and smart devices. Bates Secure is the primary network for faculty, staff, and students, providing full WPA2 encryption. Eduroam allows Bates faculty, staff, and students to connect to WiFi at participating institutions worldwide using their Bates credentials, while visitors from those institutions can access the internet using their own credentials.

This article explains how students at Bates College can connect to the campus's wired network using an Ethernet cable. It’s a practical guide for anyone seeking a more stable or faster network connection than Wi-Fi (especially useful for gaming consoles, desktops, and other devices).