Important Notice: The CalArts network has been upgraded. This guide is specifically for connecting to the WiFi networks at CalArts’ Main Campus.
Why Are There 3 Different Networks?
CalArts on-campus wireless has three different networks: CalArts WiFi, CalArtsGuest, and CalArts Special.
For our Students, Faculty, and Staff community CalArts WiFi is the best, most appropriate network to use. It replaces the old "CalArts" and "CASecure" networks.
In order to connect to CalArts WiFi one must use their CalArts E-Mail Address & SSO credentials. If you have forgotten your CalArts SSO credentials and need to have them reset please click here.
If you are a visitor, or someone who plans to have guests on-campus, they'll want to use CalArtsGuest.
If you need to register a Smart Device or gaming system, you'll use CalArts Special.
If you are a CalArtian and wish to connect a smart device via WiFi (gaming console, smart home devices, smart lights), you'll need to register the device on CalArtsGuest. See below for instructions.
Connecting to CalArts WiFi Network (Setup Instructions by Role)
Critical Requirement: You MUST use your full email address (username@calarts.edu) or (username@students.calarts.edu) when signing in. Using just your username will result in authentication failure.
Good News! If you have a checked out CalArts-owned device, the wireless profile is already installed! Open your Wi-Fi network list and simply select "CalArts WiFi" from your WiFi list and sign in with your CalArts SSO credentials. You MUST use your full email address (username@calarts.edu) when signing in.
- Download the wireless profile from FileCloud (https://filecloud.calarts.edu/url/calarts_wifi_apple)
- Open the Files app and tap the downloaded file named CalArts Wi-Fi.
- When prompted with 'Choose a device,' select iPhone.
- Tap Close when the message says the profile is downloaded.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Profile Downloaded at the top.
- Tap Install, then enter your device passcode.
- When you see the Unmanaged Root Certificate warning, tap Install again.
- Enter your full CalArts email address (username@students.calarts.edu) and SSO password.
- Tap Done when you see Profile Installed.
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and select CalArts WiFi.
To join CalArts WiFi on an Android device, you will need to manually configure the device.
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Open your Wifi and join "CalArts WiFi." You then must enter the below information. You will need to set the security settings below (as screen in screenshot):
- EAP Method: TTLS
- Phase 2 Authentication: PAP
- CA Certificate: Trust on first use
Due to variations in Android versions and device implementations, the certificate validation options available may differ between devices. If you do not see "Trust on First Connect," select "Don't validate certificate" and proceed past the security warning to establish a secure connection.
When prompted, enter in your CalArts credentials. You MUST use your full email address (username@calarts.edu) as your identity and then enter your password. Now click "Connect."
Your Android device will now ask if this network can be trusted. Click "Yes, connect."
You are now connected to the CalArts WiFi network!
If you have a personal laptop or iPhone please you MUST install the wireless profile using our mobileconfig installer or you will not be able to connect.
- Download the WiFi profile from FileCloud (https://filecloud.calarts.edu/url/calarts_wifi_apple)
- Double click the downloaded file (calarts_wifi_apple)
- Open System Settings.
- Click Profile Downloaded in the left sidebar.
- Select CalArts WiFi, then click Install > Continue.
If you have a CalArts owned machine this profile should already be shown in the profile list
When prompted, enter in your CalArts credentials. You MUST use your full email address (username@students.calarts.edu) when signing in.
Click okay.
You may see a certificate warning on first connection. This is normal. You should accept/trust the certificate.
You are now connected to the CalArts WiFi network!
If you have a personal laptop, please you MUST install the wireless profile using our installer or you will not be able to connect.
First, download the Profile Installer from FileCloud (https://filecloud.calarts.edu/url/calarts_wifi_pc)
Locate the downloaded file and double-click to run it. You will likely see a Windows security warning.
Bypass the security warning. Click "More info" on the warning screen, then click "Run anyway". This is expected behavior for our custom installer.
The WiFi profile will be automatically installed. You should see a success message.
Once your profile is installed, from your device's WiFi list, select "CalArts WiFi."
If you have the profile installed, you should see a similar pop-up windows as below on the left. It should say "Domain: calarts.edu." If you do not have the profile installed, you will see a similar window as below on the right.
Enter in your CalArts credentials followed by the domain @calarts.edu and sign in. If you are prompted with a Windows Security notification, click Connect.
Students and Alumni: Your username will be your first and last names with no spaces, similar to your CalArts email address. Make sure to include @students.calarts.edu. (may also be @alum.calarts.edu)
You are now connected to the CalArts WiFi network!
Good News! If you have a CalArts-owned device, the wireless profile is already installed! Open your Wi-Fi network list and simply select "CalArts WiFi" from your WiFi list and sign in with your CalArts SSO credentials. You MUST use your full email address (username@calarts.edu) when signing in.
- Download the wireless profile from FileCloud (https://filecloud.calarts.edu/url/calarts_wifi_apple)
- Open the Files app and tap the downloaded file named CalArts Wi-Fi.
- When prompted with 'Choose a device,' select iPhone.
- Tap Close when the message says the profile is downloaded.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Profile Downloaded at the top.
- Tap Install, then enter your device passcode.
- When you see the Unmanaged Root Certificate warning, tap Installagain.
- Enter your full CalArts email address (username@calarts.edu) and SSO password.
- Tap Done when you see Profile Installed.
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and select CalArts WiFi.
To join CalArts WiFi on an Android device, you will need to manually configure the device.
-
Open your Wifi and join "CalArts WiFi." You then must enter the below information. You will need to set the security settings below (as screen in screenshot):
- EAP Method: TTLS
- Phase 2 Authentication: PAP
- CA Certificate: Trust on first use
Due to variations in Android versions and device implementations, the certificate validation options available may differ between devices. If you do not see "Trust on First Connect," select "Don't validate certificate" and proceed past the security warning to establish a secure connection.
When prompted, enter in your CalArts credentials. You MUST use your full email address (username@calarts.edu) as your identity and then enter your password. Now click "Connect."
Your Android device will now ask if this network can be trusted. Click "Yes, connect."
You are now connected to the CalArts WiFi network!
If you have a personal laptop or iPhone please you MUST install the wireless profile using our mobileconfig installer or you will not be able to connect.
- Download the WiFi profile from FileCloud (https://filecloud.calarts.edu/url/calarts_wifi_apple)
- Double click the downloaded file (calarts_wifi_apple)
- Open System Settings.
- Click Profile Downloaded in the left sidebar.
- Select CalArts WiFi, then click Install > Continue.
If you have a CalArts owned machine this profile should already be shown in the profile list
When prompted, enter in your CalArts credentials. You MUST use your full email address (username@calarts.edu) when signing in.
Click okay.
You may see a certificate warning on first connection. This is normal. You should accept/trust the certificate.
You are now connected to the CalArts WiFi network!
If you have a personal laptop, please you MUST install the wireless profile using our installer or you will not be able to connect.
First, download the Profile Installer from FileCloud (https://filecloud.calarts.edu/url/calarts_wifi_pc)
Locate the downloaded file and double-click to run it. You will likely see a Windows security warning.
Bypass the security warning. Click "More info" on the warning screen, then click "Run anyway". This is expected behavior for our custom installer.
The WiFi profile will be automatically installed. You should see a success message.
Once your profile is installed, from your device's WiFi list, select "CalArts WiFi."
If you have the profile installed, you should see a similar pop-up windows as below on the left. It should say "Domain: calarts.edu." If you do not have the profile installed, you will see a similar window as below on the right.
Enter in your CalArts credentials followed by the domain @calarts.edu and sign in. If you are prompted with a Windows Security notification, click Connect.
Students and Alumni: Your username will be your first and last names with no spaces, similar to your CalArts email address. Make sure to include @calarts.edu.
Faculty and Staff: Your username will be your first initial and last name with no spaces, similar to your CalArts email address. Make sure to include @calarts.edu.
You are now connected to the CalArts WiFi network!
Connecting to CalArtsGuest Network
This guide will help you connect to CalArtsGuest. This network provides temporary internet access for visitors and guests. Access is limited to 24 hours before having to re-register. This network is also rate limited to 50mbps speeds (up/down) to preserve bandwidth.
To register a device (phone, tablet, computer):
Open your Wi-Fi network list and select CalArtsGuest from the selection. No password is initially required. Once CalArtsGuest is selected, you will be prompted with a registration splash screen.
Please enter your full name and mobile phone number (for SMS code). Click to accept the Terms of Service.
Once you click "Send Access Code," you will receive an SMS with the access code. Enter it and you are now connected to the CalArts WiFi network!
People who register using this method will have 24 hours of internet access on the device they register before they will be forced to register again.
Connecting to CalArts Special
These are instructions that work for most devices. If you have trouble connecting your device after trying to follow the instructions below, submit a ticket at cait@calarts.edu.
Registering a device for setup
Using a device with internet (Phone, Computer, Tablet)
Click on this link to generate credentials for CalArts Special: CalArts Special Registration
If you device has a camera or uses a phone (as a bridge) to connect to the Internet, feel free to scan the QR code.
If not, select (or enter) CalArts Special as the WiFi network on your device, and enter the passphrase from the Registration screen.
You can have the passphrase emailed to you for later use, or generate a new one with the buttons on the screen
This device registration will last for one year. You will need to re-register each year.
Some online multiplayer games require a specific NAT type that may prohibit you from joining an online gaming experience. We cannot guarantee compatibility with all online games.
If you run into this issue, send an email with details, to cait@calarts.edu.
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