Employees
Android
- Open Settings and tap Wireless & Networks.
 - Tap WiFi to enable it, if it is not already. Then tap WiFi Settings.
 - Tap Samford Users in the list of wireless networks.
 - A screen will open identifying the network. Scroll to the bottom.
 - Enter your Samford user name and password in the Identity field and click Connect.
 - You should now be connected and able to access the internet.
 
iOS
- Open Settings and tap Wi-Fi.
 - Make sure Wi-Fi is set to On if it is not already.
 - Tap Samford Users in the list of wireless networks and choose Join.
 - A window will open asking you to enter a password. Enter your Samford user name and password and tap Join.
 - A window labeled Certificate will appear. Tap Accept to accept the wireless certificate and join the network.
 - You should now be connected and able to access the internet.
 
MacOS
- In the upper right-hand corner of your screen, click the Wi-Fi icon and turn Wi-Fi on if it is not already.
 - Select Samford Users from the list of available networks.
 - A new window will open asking for authentication. Enter your Samford username and password. Check the Remember this network box.
 - If prompted, enter your Mac log-in credentials to save the wireless network.
 - You should now be connected and able to access the internet.
 
Windows
- In the lower right-hand corner of your screen, click the available wireless networks icon, which should resemble a series of bars.
 - Click Samford Users and choose Connect.
 - A Network Authentication window will open. Enter your Samford user name and password.
 - Choose Connect if a Windows security alert opens asking if you would like to Terminate or Connect.
 - You should now be connected to Samford Users and have full internet access.
 
Students
Android
- Open Settings and tap Wireless & Networks.
 - Tap WiFi to enable it, if it is not already. Then tap WiFi Settings.
 - Tap Samford IOT in the list of wireless networks.
 - You will see a notification that will prompt you to go to pf.samford.edu/device-registration.
 - Tap “Register another device”. Note: Your MAC address should be listed at the bottom of the page.
 - Enter the MAC address for your device in the text field (including the colons). Tap register.
 - You should now be connected to Samford IOT and have full internet access.
 
iOS
- Open Settings and tap Wi-Fi.
 - Make sure Wi-Fi is set to “On” if it is not already.
 - Tap Samford IOT in the list of wireless networks.
 - You will see a notification that will prompt you to go to pf.samford.edu/device-registration.
 - Tap Register another device. Note: Your MAC address should be listed at the bottom of the page.
 - Enter the MAC address for your device in the text field (including the colons). Tap register.
 - You should now be connected to Samford IOT and have full internet access.
 
MacOS
- In the upper right-hand corner of your screen, click the Wi-Fi icon and turn Wi-Fi on if it is not already.
 - Select Samford_IOT from the list of available networks.
 - You will see a window pop up that will list your MAC address at the bottom. Either select and copy the MAC address or write it down.
 - Follow the link to pf.samford.edu/device-registration.
 - Click Register another device.
 - Enter the MAC address for your device in the text field (including the colons). Click register.
 - You should now be connected to Samford_IOT and have full internet access.
 
Windows
- In the lower right-hand corner of your screen, click the available wireless networks icon, which should resemble a series of bars.
 - Click Samford_IOT and choose Connect.
 - You will see a window pop up that will list your MAC address at the bottom. Either select and copy the MAC address or write it down.
 - Follow the link to pf.samford.edu/device-registration.
 - Click Register another device.
 - Enter the MAC address for your device in the text field (including the colons). Click register.
 - You should now be connected to Samford_IOT and have full internet access.
 
Wireless Network Instructions for Gaming Consoles, Smart TVs, and Smart Speakers
- From your browser on your laptop go to pf.samford.edu/device-registration. Log into it with your Samford username and password.
 - Click Register another device.
 - Enter the MAC address for your device in the text field (including the colons). Click register.
 - Go to your device and select Samford_IOT from the list of wireless networks from the device.