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Connecting to Penn College's Wi-Fi Network
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This article summarizes the wireless networks available at Penn College and their best uses. Detailed instructions for each network can be found in its own knowledge base article.
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PCT Wireless Networks
PCT-New
Residence Halls and the ACC have this new wireless network at the beginning of the Fall '24 semester. You can view the tentative plan for the transition
here
.
PCT-New
is the
preferred
connection
to be used for laptops, smart phones and other mobile devices when available.
Highest WiFi speeds
and includes the brand new
6ghz
frequency.
Secure WiFi network. Users will use their
PCT username and password
to sign on.
You could have to trust a certificate from ise.pct.edu depending on your device.
PCT
PCT
is the
preferred
connection
to be used for laptops, smart phones and other mobile devices
when PCT-New is unavailable
.
High Wi-Fi speeds
Secure WiFi network. Users will use their
PCT username and password
to sign on.
You could have to trust a certificate from ise.pct.edu depending on your device.
During Fall '24 Semester users are not required to register devices that connect to PCT network as they did in the past.
PCT-IoT
PCT-IOT
is
for devices unable to connect
to PCT-New and PCT networks because they are incapable of signing in with username and password. This includes
gaming consoles, smart TV's
, and many other Internet-of-Things devices.
5ghz frequency only, for Higher Wi-Fi speeds
Pre-shared Key Password to connect is
wildcats
.
Users will be
required to register devices MAC Address
using their Penn College username and password at
mydevices.pct.edu
PCT-2.4ghz
PCT-2.4ghz
is another
PCT-IOT network
, but only for
2.4ghz frequency
. This is for devices incapable of signing in with username and password as well as unable to connect to 5ghz frequency. This includes gaming consoles, smart TV's, and many other Internet-of-Things devices.
Users will be required to register devices using their Penn College username and password at
mydevices.pct.edu
Pre-shared Key Password to connect is
wildcats
.
PCT-Guest
PCT-Guest
for guests and visitors of Penn College.
Open and unsecured wireless network
.
Restricted Wi-Fi Speeds - Capped at 30 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.
No access to the College's internal network resources,
Internet only
.
Browse Wi-Fi networks on your device and choose the “PCT-Guest” network. (No authentication is required).
You must accept the
Acceptable Use Policy
and are required to follow while on PCT networks.
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Secure wireless connectivity is available in all buildings throughout main campus and all remote campuses. Wireless access is available for faculty, staff, students, visitors and guests.