Wi-Fi

  1. Offices and Departments
  2. Information Technology
  3. Wi-Fi

Commonwealth University wireless networks are maintained by the CU Networking department with user support provided by the IT Help Desk. 

Please note: Residential hall Wi-Fi networks at the Mansfield campus will remain unchanged and are not affected by this maintenance.

SSID:  CommonwealthU (For Faculty/Staff/Students)
SSID:  CU Registered Open / CU Registered (For Visitors and Entertainment/Gaming Consoles/IoT Devices)

In order to secure the wireless network from unauthorized access, user authentication is required to connect to our encrypted
 CommonwealthU wireless network.

In addition, CU now requires all entertainment, gaming consoles, and IoT devices to be registered using our ClearPass device registration system before they will be allowed to connect to  CU Registered Open or  CU Registered.

Please follow the instructions below in order to access the wireless network where available: Directions for Registering Wireless Devices

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please open a ticket or call the IT Help Desk by dialing extension 4357 (HELP) internally from any of the campuses.  External callers should dial 877-435-7280

Yes, all academic and residential campuses have dense wireless coverage. In addition, most administrative buildings and some outdoor locations on campus provide wireless coverage. 

 CommonwealthU should be used by all CU students, faculty and staff.

Campus visitors as well as registered entertainment, gaming consoles, and IoT devices should connect to  CU Registered Open /  CU Registered. 

Devices such as smart TV's, streaming devices (Roku, FireTV, etc.), and gaming consoles should be connected to  CU Registered Open / CU Registered. Before connecting these types of devices, please visit the Wireless Device Registration page to register your device. However, if you experience any problems, please contact the IT Helpdesk.

Supported Devices

  • Gaming Devices
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Wii U
    • Nintendo 3DS/2DS
    • PlayStation 5
    • PlayStation 4
    • PlayStation 3
    • PlayStation Portable (PSP)
    • Xbox Series X/S
    • Xbox One
    • Xbox 360 
  • Streaming Devices
    • Amazon Echo
    • Amazon Echo Dot
    • Amazon Echo Show
    • Amazon Fire TV
    • Amazon Fire TV Stick
    • Apple TV (including Airplay feature)
    • Roku
    • Roku TV
    • Smart TVs
    • Smart Blu-ray players
    • Wireless speakers 
  • IoT Devices
    • Wireless Printers
    • Smart Plug
    • E-Reader

Please note that certain types of devices are not allowed to be used on campus, including but not limited to:

  • Personal routers
  • Wireless Access points
  • Network switches
  • Cell signal boosters
  • Gray-market or illegal streaming devices such as the vSeeBox

Please note that certain types of devices may or may not be able to connect to our wireless network:

  • Google Home devices
  • Google Chromecast devices
  • Sonos Speakers (Limited functionality with macOS and AirPlay)
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Additional Resources

Help and Support

  • University-wide

  • Bloomsburg Campus:
    Faculty and Staff Technology Support Help Desk
      Ben Franklin Hall (120)
     

    Lock Haven Campus:
    Technology Support Help Desk
       Stevenson Library
     

    Mansfield Campus:
    Technology Support Help Desk
       Ground Floor, Memorial Hall
  • 877-435-7280