University Networks (Wireless & Wired)

The North Central University wireless network consists of two wireless networks available to users to meet the needs of everyone who comes to campus. The University's Wi-Fi covers the majority of campus buildings.

The North Central University wired network (sometime called Ethernet) is available to users to meet the needs of everyone who comes to campus. Network jacks are available across campus.  They can be found in offices, residence hall rooms, and many common areas.  Usage of the wired network requires you to register the MAC address of your device.

Available Wireless Networks

  • NCU-Secure - This network provides wireless access to faculty, staff, students

  • NCU-Guest - Guest network that is available to anyone who visits North Central. Passcode is sent via text message. Connections last for 7 days.  Employees and students should not use this network because some services are not available on this network.

Both of these networks are accessed by a self-onboarding process.  To find out how to connect to these networks, please review the How to Connect section below.

How to connect to the Wireless Network

Employees and students

Guides for many devices are also linked under Related Articles.

Guests

Wireless service is available to guests.  Wired access is not available to guests. Learn more about Guest Wireless Setup.

How to Connect to the Wired Network

Learn how to find your MAC address by clicking on one of the Related Articles in the sidebar or by browsing the Wi-Fi & Networking knowledge base category.

If you already know your MAC address, learn how to register your device.

Eligibility

Faculty, staff, and students can request this service.

Need Assistance?

If you having trouble connecting or need assistance registering your device, click the Request Service button on this page to submit an IT service request.

Eligibility

Faculty, staff, and students can request this service.

Need Assistance?

If you having trouble connecting or need assistance, click the Request Service button on this page to submit an IT service request.

Guests will have to stop by or call the IT service desk to request assistance. 

 
Request Service

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