Connecting to Brookdale’s Wireless Network

This network provides encrypted connectivity for wireless users.  Brookdale Secure requires a one-time setup to configure your device to use this network. Login in once, and the connection will remain available to you while you are on any Brookdale campus. This connection is available to Brookdale Students, Faculty, and Staff.

For Faculty and Staff, Brookdale Secure provides secure encrypted access to the Brookdale Network, The Internet, networked printers, file shares, and administrative applications such as Entrinsik Informer and Image Now. Colleague is not accessible via any wireless connection. Click the links below for detailed device instructions.

Windows Laptops
Please complete these steps to connect a personal Windows laptop or tablet to the Brookdale Secure Network.

Android Devices
Please complete the steps below to connect an Android device or tablet to the Brookdale Secure Network.

1. Tap Settings
2. Tap Connections or Network & Internet
3. Tap Wifi or Internet
4. Tap Brookdale-Secure
5. Configure the following settings on your device:

   – EAP Method: PEAP

   – CA certificate: Use system certificates

   – Online certificate status: Do not verify

   – Domain: brookdalecc.edu

   – Identity: Enter your NetID username

   – Password: Enter your NetID password

Mac and iOS Devices
Please complete the steps below to connect a Mac laptop or iOS iPad or mobile device to the Brookdale Secure Network.

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences. From an iOS device, tap Settings.
2. Select Network from the System Preferences. Tap Wifi from iOS devices.
3. From the Network Name dropdown, select Brookdale-Secure. Tap Brookdale-Secure from an iOS device.
4. Enter your NetID username and password and click Join.
5. Click Apply
6. NOTE: You may be prompted to tap/click “Trust” or “Continue.”

Complete the steps below to connect to Brookdale-Open

1. Access your wireless network adapter settings
2. Select the Brookdale-Open Network and click Connect
3. When prompted, click to open a browser
4. Enter your Brookdale NetID username and password
5. Click Sign On
6. Click Continue at the Welcome message
7. Open a new browser tab once you have received the Success notification

Complete the steps below to access the Brookdale-Guest Network self-registration form. – Guest access is only available in the Student Life Center (SLC), Collins Arena, and Brookdale Recreation and Events Center (BREC).

1. Access your wireless network adapter settings
2. Select the Brookdale-Guest Network
3. When prompted, click to open a browser
4. Click the link Don’t have an account located under the Sign-On button
5. Complete the registration form and click Register
   (Note: you will be sent a text and email with your temporary username and password. The account is valid for seven days.
6. Click Sign-On
7. Enter your temporary user name and password and click Sign-On
8. Click Continue at the Welcome Message.
9. Open a new tab to access the Internet.