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Connecting to Wi-Fi

Learn how to connect to Evergreen or ESF Guest Wireless for visitors to the Syracuse campus

Evergreen is available on the Syracuse campus, at Ranger School, and select remote campuses. ESF Guest is exclusively available at the Syracuse campus.

Mobile Devices Desktops and LaptopsConnect to ESF-Guest

 

Connecting to Evergreen with Mobile Devices

  1. Access your wireless network settings
  2. Tap Evergreen
    For iPhone users, proceed to step 3
    For Android and Chromebook users, ensure the following settings are in place:
      • EAP method: PEAP
      • Phase 2 auth: MSCHAPV2
      • CA certificate: Do not Validate*
      • Domain: esf.edu
      • MAC address type: Phone MAC
      • Identity: username@esf.edu
      • Anon. Identity: (leave blank)
      • Password: ESFiD Password
      • Some Android devices may also require the following settings:
        • CA certificate: Use system certificates
        • Online certificate status: Do Not Verify
  3. In the prompt, type your ESFiD@esf.edu and password 
  4. If your device prompts you to Accept or Trust a security certificate, please do so.

 

Connecting to Evergreen with Desktops and Laptops

  1. In the bottom or upper right, click the wi-fi icon
  2. In the menu, click Evergreen > Connect
  3. In the prompt, type your ESFiD@esf.edu and password
  4. If prompted, accept/trust the security certificate

 

Connecting to ESF-Guest

Guest wireless access (ESF-Guest) is available everywhere on the Syracuse campus. For remote campuses, there is a guest account available for the Evergreen network. The ESF Guest wireless is limited in scope to the greater Internet, but ESF and select SUNY systems are not available through this connection.

  1. Access your Wireless network settings
  2. Click or tap ESF-Guest
  3. Click or tap Connect

    Once connected to the ESF-Guest wireless, a Self-Registration prompt will appear. If it does not, open a browser and go to https://guest.esf.edu
  4. Fill out your name, cell phone number, and email address
    guest wifi self registration form
  5.  Check I accept the terms of service
  6. Click Register

    The prompt will automatically refresh. Your email will be listed as your username. A code will be sent to the email and texted to your phone.

    Note: If the prompt has disappeared, reconnect to the ESF-Guest network (step 1 -2). At the prompt, click Already have an account? Sign In and continue with step 7.
  7. In the password field, type the code you received
  8. Check I accept the terms of service
  9. Click Log In.

Need Additional Help?

Reach out to the Help Desk at https://support.esf.edu | helpdesk@esf.edu | 315-470-6861

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