- Great Neck Public Schools
- Office of Technical Support Services
- BYOD Wireless Networks - Certificate Installation Instructions
Office of Technical Support Services - BYOD Wireless Network Instructions
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Please follow these instructions on any personal devices that you would like to connect to the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) network. District owned equipment should never be connected to the BYOD network.
Installing a security certificate is REQUIRED for proper functioning of your device. This only needs to be done once on each device you plan to use on the BYOD wireless network. It is recommended to install the security certificate at home or on cellular data before attempting to connect to BYOD network.
Below are instructions for connecting to the network, followed by directions for installing the certificate on the most popular types of devices:
To connect to BYOD network:
1. Open WiFi settings.
2. Connect to the BYOD network.
3. Most devices will automatically open a login page in a browser. If you do not see a login page, open a browser and you should be redirected to the login page.
4. Enter your username and password.
5. Install the security certificate using the below directions if you have not already done so.
6. You will now have internet access.
7. You must log in every 14 days.
Directions for Installing the Security Certificate By Device
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iPad/iPhone
You must be using Safari to complete the following steps
Click here to Download Certificate
If prompted "Do you want to allow this?", click on “Allow”.
You will get a message saying "Profile Downloaded". Click "Close".
Open "Settings" and tap on "Profile Downloaded". A pop-up will appear asking if you want to install "GNPS-MWG". Tap "Install" and enter your device passcode if you have one enabled.
Click "Install".
Click "Done".
Go to "Settings" > "General" > "About" > "Certificate Trust Settings" and make sure “GNPS-MWG” is in the list and the slider is enabled.
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Android
Click here to Download Certificate
Go to "Settings" > "Security" > "Advanced settings" > "Encryption & credentials" > "Install a certificate" > "CA certificate" > "Install Anyway"
Find the "gnps-mwg.crt" file that you downloaded and click on it.
Note: You must have a pin code, password, or fingerprint lock setup on your device, otherwise it will not save the certificate.
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Safari or Chrome on Apple Computer
Click here to Download Certificate
Locate the “gnps-mwg.crt” file that you just downloaded and open it.
The app "Keychain Access" will open and ask for the username and password of the computer. Enter the password and click "Modify Keychain".
Locate “GNPS-MWG” in the System (not System Roots) keychain list and double-click it.
Expand the "Trust" section and set "When using this certificate" to "Always Trust".
Close the window and enter your password again when prompted.
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Chrome on Windows Computer
Click here to Download Certificate
Open Chrome settings window from menu at top right
Click "Security and Privacy"
Click "Security"
Click “Manage certificates”
Click "Import"
Click “Next”
Click “Browse.” In the drop down list, select “All Files” and locate the “gnps-mwg.crt” file that you just downloaded. Click “Open.” Click “Next.”
Click the radio button for “Place all certificates in the following store” then click “Browse.” Select “Trusted Root Certification Authorities.” Click “Next.”
Click “Finish”
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Edge on Windows Computer
Click here to Download Certificate
Open Edge settings window from menu at top right
Click "Privacy, search, and services"
Click “Manage certificates”
Click "Import"
Click “Next”
Click “Browse.” In the drop down list, select “All Files” and locate the “gnps-mwg.crt” file that you just downloaded. Click “Open.” Click “Next.”
Click the radio button for “Place all certificates in the following store” then click “Browse.” Select “Trusted Root Certification Authorities.” Click “Next.”
Click “Finish”
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Internet Explorer on Windows Computer
Note: Internet Explorer is an obsolete and insecure browser and is not recommended
Click here to Download Certificate
Click “Open”
Click “Install Certificate”
Click “Next”
Click radio button for “Place all certificates in the following store” then click “Browse.” Select “Trusted Root Certification Authorities.” Click “Next.”
Click “Finish”
Click "Yes" to any Security Warning to install the certificate
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Firefox on Windows or Apple Computer
Click here to Download Certificate
Click "Save File"
Open Firefox settings window from menu at top right
Click "Privacy & Security"
Click “View Certificates”
Click "Authorities" tab
Click "Import"
Windows: In the drop down list, select “All Files” and locate the “gnps-mwg.crt” file that you just downloaded. Click “Open.”
Apple: Click "Options" then select format "Certificate Files" then select the “gnps-mwg.crt” file that you just downloaded. Click “Open.”
Click "Trust this CA to identify websites"
Click “OK”
Click "OK
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Chromebook
Click here to Download Certificate
In Chrome, visit the following URL: chrome://settings/certificates
Click on "Authorities"
Click on "Import"
Locate the "gnps-mwg.crt" file that was just downloaded and click "Open"
Select all the checkboxes under "Trust settings"
Click "OK"
Troubleshooting
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If you are getting warnings that your internet connection is not secure, the certificate is not installed properly.
If you cannot access this webpage to download and install the certificate, install the certificate when you are on home WiFi or have cell service.
If you do not have internet access, forget the BYOD network and then reconnect to it.
If you do not see the login page, forget the BYOD network and then reconnect to it.
If your iPad/iPhone is asking you to log in more than once every 14 days, click the "i" button next to the BYOD network.
Turn off "Private Wi-Fi Address".
