Washburn uses the Cloudpath system to streamline registering devices on the WiFi network and provides a secure connection for users. Students, faculty, staff and visitors can connect to wireless internet and manage currently connected devices at wifi.washburn.edu.
Our wireless networks use modern wireless data encryption and gives users access to the Internet and most online resources for the Washburn University and Washburn Tech communities.
If you have trouble connecting to wireless, contact Washburn ITS User Services at (785) 670-3000 or stop by the Help Desk in Bennett 104 at the Washburn campus or Building A East, Room 115 on the Washburn Tech campus.
Connecting wirelessly with other devices
For game systems, smart TVs and other devices, first try connecting to WU-Secure. If you are unable to connect your device with WU-Secure, try WU-Aux.Quick connect to wireless, step by step
Android
iOS
Windows
MacOS 10.13 and Above
Game Consoles, TVs, etc
View a complete step by step guide.
Android Quick Steps (for most Android devices)
(NOTE: Alternate Method – download/install the Cloudpath App first, but don’t run it)
1) Connect to the wireless network called WU-WiFi
2) Check for the drop down and accept “Sign in to the Network” (you may have to swipe down from the top of the screen)
3) Accept the License Agreement and click Start
4) Go to wifi.washburn.edu in your browser
5) Download and install the Cloudpath app per on-screen instructions
(**But DO NOT Run/Open it)
6) Go back to your browser and hit “Continue”
7) Click the “Washburn E-mail, Students, Faculty & Staff” link
8) Enter your credentials
9) Select “Normal Registration”
10) Review “Previous Registrations” and continue
11) Click “Install The Network”
12) The Cloudpath app is automatically launched
13) Enter a PIN for the screen lock requirement (if you don’t have one yet)
14) The app continues to run and install the certificate and will report “Success”
15) Close the browser session and check your wireless settings to see you are on the WU-Secure wireless network.
16) Once you have completed, it is recommended that you go to your internet settings and delete or forget WU-WiFi since it is no longer needed.
iOS Quick Steps (iPhone, iPad, etc)
1) Connect to WU-WiFi.
2) Go to wifi.washburn.edu in your browser.
3) Accept the EULA and tap Start.
4) Choose “Washburn E-mail — Students, Faculty & Staff”.
5) Enter your washburn.edu e-mail address and password.
6) Select “Normal Registration”.
7) Review “Previous Registrations” and continue.
8) "Profile Downloaded" window pops up. Tap OK.
9) Go to Settings on your device.
10) At the top of the main Settings list, tap "Profile Downloaded".
11) “Install Profile” window pops up, tap Install.
12) Enter your passcode.
13) Tap Install again.
14) Tap Done.
15) Return to your Wi-Fi device settings and choose WU-Secure. A checkmark will appear next to WU-Secure when you are successfully connected.
16) Once you have completed, we recommend that you go to your Wi-Fi settings and delete or forget WU-WiFi since it is no longer needed.
1) Connect to WU-Wifi.
2) Go to wifi.washburn.edu in your browser
3) Accept the EULA and click Start
4) Click the “Washburn E-mail, Students, Faculty & Staff” link
5) Select “Normal Registration”
6) Review “Previous Registrations” and continue
7) Download the installer for your OS and Run it
8) The installer will take a few moments to complete
9) The Cloudpath utility automatically runs
10) Final event - the www.washburn.edu web page is displayed
11) Once you have completed, we recommend that you go to your Wi-Fi settings and delete or forget WU-WiFi since it is no longer needed.
MacOS 10.13 and Above Quick Steps
1) Connect to WU-Wifi
2) Go to wifi.washburn.edu in your browser
3) Accept the EULA and click Start
4) Click the "Washburn E-mail, Students, Faculty & Staff" link
5) Select "Normal Registration"
6) Review "Previous Registrations" and continue
7) Download the Profile for MacOS.
8) Go to System Preferences > Profiles, click install and put in your credentials for the Mac.
9) You should now see the WU-Secure Network in the Wi-Fi List and you should be able to connect to it.
10) Once you have completed, it is recommended that you go to your internet settings and delete or forget WU-WiFi since it is no longer needed.
Headless Device Quick Steps (e.g. game consoles, smart TVs)
1) Use your phone or computer’s browser to connect to wifi.washburn.edu
2) Accept the EULA and click Start
3) Click the “Washburn E-mail, Students, Faculty & Staff” link
4) Select “Passcode”
5) Review “Previous Registrations”
6) Click “This is an additional device” and enter a device name
7) Wait a few moments for the passcode to be generated
8) Go to the device you want to connect and enter WU-Aux as the network name
9) Enter the case-sensitive passcode from step 8
10) Your device is now connected to the WU-Aux network
View a complete step by step guide.
1) Connect to WU-Wifi
2) Go to wifi.washburn.edu in your browser
3) Accept the EULA and click Start
4) Click the “Visitors” link
5) Enter your name
6) Enter your email address
7) Select the method for receiving the verification code
a. Email
b. Text message
c. Already have a code
8) Hit Continue
9) Enter the verification code you received and hit Enter.
10) Use the Passcode on this page as the Passcode to the WU-Visitor Wireless Network when connecting.
11) Once you have connected, it is recommended that you go to your internet settings and delete or forget WU-WiFi since it is no longer needed.
EDURoam
The eduroam.org (education roaming) service, developed for the international research and education community, is a secure, worldwide wireless network access system that allows students, faculty, and staff from participating institutions to access the Internet when visiting other participating institutions. With eduroam, you can connect to the network at other member institutions using your WU credentials.
GET IN TOUCH WITH ITS
Email the Technology Support Center
Email ITS Support
Call us for technical assistance
785.670.3000
Visit the Help Desk
Located in Bennett, Room 104
