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MacOS (Macbooks / Mac)

The current AStateSecure wireless network will be retired at noon on Saturday, Oct. 3, and will no longer be available after that time. 


Connecting to AStateConnect

AStateConnect is the Wi-Fi network you will use while on campus. You log in with your A-State email address and password.


1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device. The icon should look like the image below. 

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2. Tap on Wi-Fi on the left hand side of the Settings screen. 

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3. Tap on AStateConnect.

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4. Enter your A-State email address and password and tap Join. 

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5. A screen will pop up like the image below. Tap Trust. 

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Your device should now be signed into the AStateConnect network.


Disable Private Wi-Fi Addressing

If you are exeriencing issues with the network, you might need to disable private wi-fi addressing. Steps for this can be found here.


Connecting to Home@AState

Home@AState is the Wi-Fi network used in A-State Campus Housing. Every student living in on-campus housing should have been provided a password for this Wi-Fi network to their A-State student email.


1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device. The icon should look like the image below. 

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2. Tap on Wi-Fi on the left hand side of the Settings screen. 

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3. Tap on Home@AState.

4. Enter the Home@AState password provided via A-State student email and tap Join.

Your device should now be signed into the Home@AState network. 

If you have not received your Home@AState password, send an email to itshelpdesk@astate.edu with your Campus Wide ID, which dorm you live in, and your room number.


Forgetting a Wi-Fi Network

Forgetting the network is a good way to troubleshoot any Wi-Fi issues you may be experiencing. Go through these steps to see if you can self-solve your issues.


1. Go to the Settings app on your iOSMacOS device. The icon looks like the image below. 

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2. Tap on Wi-Fi on the left hand side of the Settings screen. 

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3. Next to where you see AStateConnect, youclick shouldon seeDetails an information symbol.

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4. Tap on the information symbol.

5.4. TapClick on Forget This Network on the right side of the screen.

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6. TapClick on ForgetRemove.

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This will successfully disconnect your device from the AStateConnect network.


These steps can also be used to Forget the Home@AState network if necessary. You would instead tap on Home@AState and then tap Forget. 


If you would like to reconnect to AStateConnect or Home@AState, you will need to go through the above steps to reconnect.


For further assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk at 870-972-3933 or stop by IT Support Services (itsupportservices@astate.edu). It is located on the bottom floor of the Dean B. Ellis Library, Room 149.