Connecting to the PCT-IoT Network

Overview

Wi-Fi-enabled "smart" electronics like smart-TVs, DVD/Blu-Ray players or game consoles such as Nintendo 3DS, Wii-U/Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation/Vita must be registered to access the Internet through Penn College's wireless network,

Once your registration has been processed, you can connect to the PCT-IoT network using the password "wildcats".

 

Description

Wi-Fi-enabled "smart" electronics like smart-TVs, DVD/Blu-Ray players or game consoles such as Nintendo 3DS, Wii-U/Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation/Vita must be registered to access the Internet through Penn College's wireless network.

However, instead of "PCT," game consoles and other personal wireless devices use "PCT-IoT," a mac-filtered, pre-shared key network dedicated to these types of devices. To register your devices for use on the Penn College network, you will need the following information:

  • Your network username and password
  • Device wireless MAC address

For instructions on how to register your device, please view this article: Registering WiFi Devices to the PCTSentry Network Access Control.

If you have any questions, please contact the IT Service Desk


PCT-IoT network key is wildcats

Note: You do not need to register your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Device registration lasts from the current date until the Monday following Spring Commencement ceremonies.

 

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Article ID: 67747
Created
Tue 11/27/18 4:01 PM
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Mon 8/17/20 9:10 AM

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