Wifi on Campus

The "OCC" wifi SSID is the publicly accessible guest network for mobile devices available on both campuses.

It does require acknowledging Oakton's responsible use policy. It is not encrypted or secured.

The "OAKTON" SSID is available to students and employees using iOS, macOS, or Windows*, and is the recommended wifi network. Using the "OAKTON" network offers more Internet bandwidth for users, as well as encryption of data in transit. 

If you want to connect to the "OAKTON" network and have a Windows device, follow the steps below while on your device (laptop, tablet, phone, etc).

  • Download the Windows self-extracting installer.
    (the installer will be downloaded immediately after accessing the link.)
  • Double click on it to run it (this will import certificates and wifi profiles).
  • Follow all prompts.

If you want to connect to the "OAKTON" wifi network and have an iOs device (iOS 17 and earlier), follow the steps below while on your device (iPad, phone, etc).

  • When prompted, select "Allow" to open Settings to show you a configuration profile.
  • Select "Install" (upper right corner).
  • Enter your passcode.
  • Agree to follow the Policy and select "Next."
  • Select "Install" (upper right corner), then "Install" (button).
  • When prompted, enter your user name, then the password.
  • Select "Done."

If you want to connect to the "OAKTON" wifi network and have an iOs device (iOS 18 and later), follow the steps below while on your device (iPad, phone, etc).

  • When prompted, download and save the configuration profile to your device
  • Once the file is download, exit or close the web browser and return to your Home Screen
  • Open the "Files" app from your applications menu or by typing ‘Files’ into the Search
  • In Files, locate and click on the “oaktonwifi.mobileconfig” file. A “Profile Downloaded” message will appear. Click "Close" to close the message.
  • Once the message has been closed, exit or close the “Files” app
  • Open "Settings" from your applications menu or by typing ‘Settings’ into the Search
  • In Settings, press the “Profile Downloaded” option which is visible from the main Settings page. If the "Profile Downloaded" option is not visible, try navigating out of any open Settings menus, and return to the main Settings page which displays your name and options such as Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. If the option is still not visible, try to completely close out of "Settings" or try the steps above again.
  • When presented with an “Install Profile” screen with Oakton Wifi as the profile name, click "Install" (upper right corner)
  • Enter your passcode.
  • Agree to follow the Policy and select "Next."
  • Select "Install" (upper right corner), then "Install" (button).
  • When prompted, enter your user name, then the password.
  • Select "Done."

If you want to connect to the "OAKTON" wifi network and have an  Android device, follow the steps below while on your device.

  • Download the certificate.
  • Depending on the version of Android:
    • Option 1: Tap on the file name immediately after downloading to open the file and start installing/set up (it may not work on all phones). You will need to enter your PIN (or use a fingerprint) to open the setup.
    • Option 2: Go to the Security or Location & Security settings, and in the Credential Storage section, tap Install from SD card or install from phone storage (wherever it downloaded to). You will need to enter your PIN (or use a fingerprint) to open the setup.
  • Set up the certificate:
    • Enter a meaningful name (e.g., OaktonWifi).
    • Change the drop-down to wifi use.
    • Save.
  • Choose the "OAKTON" SSID from your wifi networks.
  • Configure:
    • EAP Method: Select PEAP.
    • Phase 2 Authentication: Select MSCHAPV2.
    • For CA certificate, select the certificate you just downloaded (e.g., OaktonWifi).
    • Identity field: Enter your username.
    • Anonymous Identity field: Leave blank.
    • Wireless Password field: Enter your password.
    • Tap Connect.

If you have any wifi problems while on campus, please contact our IT Help Desk at 847.635.1965 during regular business hours.

Note:  All Oakton's wifi network users must abide by our technology use policy.