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Computing and Network Services
Evergreen Wi-Fi

The ESF wireless network, Evergreen, is available in all main campus buildings as well as select remote campus buildings including the Ranger School. 

Evergreen wireless access for students, faculty, and staff

Evergreen is available in all main campus buildings and select remote campus buildings. 

Connecting to Evergreen

Access your Wireless network settings and find the Evergreen Wireless network. Select this network and connect.

  • iPhones and most computer users - when prompted for Username and Password, enter:
    • Username: username@esf.edu
    • Password: ESFiD password
  • Android and Chromebook users - ensure the following settings are correct:
    • 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

If your device prompts you to Accept or Trust a security certificate, please do so. 

ESF-Guest wireless access for campus visitors

Guest wireless access (ESF-Guest) is available everywhere on main 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. For access to these resources, please use the Evergreen network with your campus credentials, if possible.

Access your Wireless network settings and find the ESF-Guest Wireless network. Select this network and 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.

Fill out your name, cell phone number, and email address, check I accept the terms of service, and click Register

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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.

In the password field, type the code you received, check I accept the terms of service, and click Log In.

Connection Requirements

Please pay close attention to the connection requirements below and the list of wireless availability above. Many of the issues reported are due to devices that do not meet the requirements and also from people trying to connect or maintain a connection from a location that does not have supported wireless.

  • A laptop, or other device, with wireless capability
  • Windows 10 or higher, Macintosh OS 10.15 or higher, any newer smartphone or similar device
  • A valid ESFiD

NOTE: On occasion, it may be necessary to acknowledge an acceptable use statement or other brief notification prior to gaining network access.

NOTE: Because security certificates update periodically, it may be necessary to 'Forget' your Evergreen connection and re-add the network to your device for successful connection.

NOTE: A reminder that SUNY ESF will block network access to any device running bit torrent or any other file sharing software!