Ethernet is a wired way to connect a laptop to the internet in your dorm or office. A wired connection can often be more stable and faster than wireless.  Some laptops will have an ethernet port while others may require an ethernet to USB-c adapter. Ethernet inputs are larger than land-line telephone inputs but they look similar.  Note that not every port in every room is active and you may need to try more than one port. Rooms with access points plugged into the port can accept a ethernet cable in the access point. Otherwise you should be able to plug the ethernet directly into the port in the wall.  While we cannot allow wireless routers, you can purchase a mini-switch from the bookstore that will let multiple people plug into the same ethernet port. If you need help with this process, please contact the helpdesk@oxy.edu

To connect, choose Occidental-Guest as your wireless network on your device. You will be asked to authenticate again every three days.  You will be prompted to use a personal email / phone number. If you are not prompted automatically you can also navigate to https://onet.oxy.edu/status/login For any devices that do not have a web browser (such as wireless speakers, personal assistants like Nest or Alexa, or lamps) or devices that connect directly to a service (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, smart TVs) use Occidental-Devices.  If you have any questions or need help registering your devices please contact the ITS Help Desk at x2880 or helpdesk@oxy.edu.

Some devices like gaming systems, smart home devices, and chromecasts, etc. will need to be registered to the wifi by using their device address (i.e., MAC address). Connect to the Occidental-Devices wifi on your phone or computer and you will be taken to a registration page on any device that has a web browser. If not, use: https://onet.oxy.edu/device-registration Log in with your regular Oxy credentials (username only, don't include the "@oxy" part of your email). Find the MAC address of the device you wish to add to the network.  How do I find the MAC address?  Not sure whether you are registered? Check your status here: https://onet.oxy.edu/status/login Having difficulty? Contact us at helpdesk@oxy.edu

For iPhone: Open device settings Navigate to Network & Internet or Wi-Fi  Select Occidental Enter Oxynet username (no @oxy.edu) and password Join You may receive a second pop-up with a certificate. Verify the certificate is for ONet.oxy.edu Trust the certificate For Android: Open device settings Navigate to Network & Internet or Wi-Fi  Select Occidental EAP Method: PEAP Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPV2 CA certificate: Use System Certificates Online Certificate Status: Do Not Verify Domain: Onet.oxy.edu Identity: Oxynet Username (no @oxy.edu)  Anonymous Identity: (leave blank) Password: Oxynet Password Connect For Mac: Open device settings Navigate to Network & Internet or Wi-Fi  Select Occidental Enter Oxynet username (no @oxy.edu) and password Click “OK” You may receive a second pop-up with a certificate. Verify the certificate is for ONet.oxy.edu Click “Continue” For Windows: Open device settings Navigate to Network & Internet or Wi-Fi  Select Occidental A warning message may pop up when initially selecting the Occidental Wifi. Verify that you are connecting to the correct wifi address, then click “Connect”  Enter Oxynet username (no @oxy.edu) and password Click “OK” The warning message from earlier may pop up again. Click “Connect”

This article covers the steps to manually enroll an Oxy Mac with the college's Microsoft InTune service. This process is intended for Occidental College purchased Macs only and should not be applied to personally owned Macs. It provides ITS with a method to maintain certain critical services and settings on your Mac such as Anti-Virus, encryption, and software update services. 1. Open a Finder window and click Applications in the left hand column. 2. Double-click Company Portal. Note: Please contact the Helpdesk if Company Portal is not installed on your Mac. 3. Click Sign In. 4. Type your full Oxy email address and click Next. 5. Type your Oxy password and click Sign In. 6. Click Begin. 7. Click Continue. 8. Click Download Profile. 9. In the System Settings window that opens, double-click Management Profile. 10. Click Install. 11. Type your password and click Enroll. 12. The process will take a minute or two to complete. Once it finishes, click Done in Company Portal and close the window.