Campus Wi-Fi

Overview

 VPCC Wi-Fi provides campus-wide Internet access to all faculty, staff, students, and guest. Eduroam short for "education roaming"is a secure wireless service that extends this service at participating institutions world-wide, ensuring seamless connectivity for visiting faculty, staff, and students from other colleges. 

Connect to VPCC Campus Wi-Fi 

Available Networks

Network Name        
User Group
VPCC Staff
Faculty / Staff
MyVCCS
Students, Faculty / Staff
Gator Guest
VPCC Guests
Eduroam
Visiting faculty, staff, and students from participating institutions

Instructions for Students, Faculty, and Staff 

A. Connect to MyVCCS  (iOS Devices / Students, Faculty & Staff) 

  1. Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings.

  2. Select the MyVCCS network.

  3. Enter your MyVCCS username and password.

  4. Tap Join / Connect.

B. Connect to 'myVCCS' (Android & Chrome Devices / Students, Faculty & Staff) 

  1. Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings and select myVCCS.

  2. Configure the following settings:

    • EAP method: PEAP

    • Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPv2

    • CA Certificate: Do not validate / Do not check

  3. If your device does not show the above option:

    • CA Certificate: Use system certificates

    • Minimum TLS Version: TLS v1.0

    • Online Certificate Status: Do not verify

  4. Enter vccs.edu for Domain.

  5. Enter your identity (myVCCS username) and password.

  6. Tap Connect / Join to join the network.

Android Wi-Fi settings screen showing the MyVCCS network selected with fields for username and password entry for students, faculty, and staff

E. Connect to Gator Guest Wi-Fi (Guests) Instructions

  1. Open your device’s Wi-Fi settings and select Gator Guest.Device Wi-Fi settings showing the Gator Guest network selected for VPCC guest access.

  2. Enter your name and email address in the required fields.

  3. Accept the Terms of Service and tap Send Access Code.

  4. Check your email for the access code sent from Juniper Mist.

    • Note: The code expires in 10 minutes.

  5. Enter the access code to connect.

  6. If you do not receive the code, select “I did not receive the code” to request a new one.

Gator Guest Wi-Fi login screen showing fields to enter name and email, accept Terms of Service, and button to send access code

 

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"myVCCS" Wi-Fi

VPCC students, faculty, and staff, can connect to  'myVCCS' wi-fi using your myVPCC/myVCCS username and password.

"Eduroam" Wi-Fi

VPCC students, faculty, and staff from participating institutions can connect to "Eduroam" using your full email address of the educational institution and password. 

"Gator Guest" Wi-Fi

"Gator Guest" is our guest wi-fi network for campus visitors that do not have VPCC or myVPCC login creditials.

Help & Support

Find detailed instructions on how to connect to VPCC campus Wi-Fi from the following link:

To request VPCC Campus Wi-FI support, please submit a Campus Wi-Fi support ticket. If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Service Center at 757-825-2709.

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Step-by-step instructions for connecting to VPCC campus Wi-Fi, including networks for students, faculty, staff, and guests, as well as instructions for Eduroam and Gator Guest access.