Overview
For Penn College Students, Staff or Contractor.
Android devices can connect to the PCT wireless network by following the first seven steps below. If you are registering a new device for the first time you will need to take a few additional steps. Be aware, different Android devices might have slightly different steps or look slightly different than the images shown.
*Some devices may use a feature to randomize your MAC address, this randomization prevents your device from being registered to your userid and needs to be changed.
Instructions
Step 1
Go to your device Settings.
Step 2
Tap Network & Internet or Connections.
Step 3
Tap Wi-Fi connections or Internet menu.
Step 4
Tap the PCT network.
Step 5
Select the settings as shown in the image below. EAP method is PEAP, Phase 2 authentication is MSCHAPV2. Set the CA certificate to Use System Certificates
Step 6
Set the online certificate status to Don't validate, Do not verify, or Request certificate status, and Domain to pct.edu. (Pixels need the Request certificate status.) Scroll down, then enter your username in the Identity box, and your password in the Password box. Anonymous identity can be left blank. Tap Show advanced options.
Step 7
If you have a newer Android device (Version 10 and above), the advanced options menu may display a Privacy option. Tap Privacy.
Step 8
Choose Device MAC Address (if it has not been selected already). Press Connect and wait for your device to connect to the PCT network.
Step 9
Skip to STEP 11 if Register webpage automaticly pops up. If your device does not automaticly load that page, you will need to open a browser or your Wifi connection might say "Sign In to the network" click that. **Need link to go to Step 11
Step 10
In the Browser, type in the address bar: https://register.pct.edu/registration
Step 11
You should see this webpage, Click Here to Register Your Devices.
Step 12
Log in with your PCT Credentials. Then click Continue
Step 13
Select the button to Register Current Device.
Step 14
After you see your device listed, click Log out button.
Step 15
Skip to STEP 16 if you used the web browser app to sign in. **Need link to go to Step 16
If not, Tap on the 3 dots on the top right of the webpage.
Then select "User this network as is".
Step 16
Turn Off Wifi and then turn back On. You should be now connected properly.
If you have any issues and are not able to connect please open a Service Desk ticket.