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PittNet (Wi-Fi): PittNet Updates May Require a Few Extra Steps to Connect

We are constantly working to enhance our PittNet Wi-Fi service. Due to past upgrades of the certificates that are used to connect to our network, you may need to take additional steps to connect. Some devices will reconnect without any issue. 

Take These Steps if You Have Trouble Connecting

To ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted network service, please refer to the steps below.  

PittNet Wi-Fi: From a Phone or Tablet

Some phones and tablets will reconnect to PittNet Wi-Fi without your having to take any action at all. On other devices, a pop-up message similar to the one shown below may prompt you to trust or install a new certificate. If a prompt similar to the one shown below appears, trust the certificate. You should then be able to connect to PittNet Wi-Fi.
Certificate warning on iPhone
 
If you do not receive a prompt and have trouble connecting to PittNet Wi-Fi, complete these steps:
  1. Delete or forget Wireless PittNet from your list of known networks.
  2. Re-connect to Wireless PittNet.

PittNet Wi-Fi: From a Computer

Some computers will reconnect to PittNet Wi-Fi without your having to take any action at all. On other computers, a pop-up message similar to the one shown below may prompt you to connect. If a prompt similar to the one shown below appears, simply click Connect.

Windows PC certificate warning

If you do not receive a prompt and have trouble connecting to Wireless PittNet, please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357) or submit a help request online.

Network Ports in Classrooms or Public Locations

Staff or faculty planning to connect to public ports in classrooms or conference rooms should install the appropriate InComon Certificates. Complete these steps before connecting your computer to the network port: 

  1. Log in to the Software Download Service via My Pitt (my.pitt.edu) and search for Wired Network.
  2. Select the InCommon Certificates option for your operating system (Mac or Windows), then read and follow the on-screen instructions to download and install.

If you are not able to automatically connect

If you are unable to automatically connect your computer to PittNet Wi-Fi or Wired, connect manually using the Help/How To instructions specific to your system.