Wireless Networks

GCC has two wireless networks available: Eduroam and Maricopa_Guest.

If you have an MEID and password we recommend that you connect to Eduroam. If you are a guest on campus you should connect to the Maricopa_Guest network.

The Guest network is not intended for use by Students, Faculty or Staff. It is a limited use network and subject to heavy traffic shaping and should be avoided.

Connecting to Eduroam is easy:

  1. Connect: Use the Wi-Fi settings on your device to connect to the network. Please refer to the user manual of your device if you are unsure how to do that.
  2. To connect to Eduroam, you will be prompted for a username and password. While the password is the same as your MEID password. Detailed instructions for connecting are below.
  3. If you have already connected to Eduroam previously and you are failing to connect now, you may have to 'forget network' on your device and connect again. If you continue to have issues, please open a service ticket.

  1. Open your quick settings menu, which is located in the bottom right corner

    A screenshot of the Windows system tray.
     
  2. Click on the arrow next to the WiFi icon

    A screenshot of the Windows Network, Bluetooth, Screen and Sound settings from within the system tray.
     
  3. Click on Eduroam, and connect

    A screenshot of the Windows Wi-Fi settings from within the system tray.
     
  4. You may see a security warning, click connect

    A screenshot of the Windows 'Continue connecting' confirmation dialogue.
     
  5. Enter your MEID and password and click ok

    A screenshot of the eduroam account details dialogue.
     
  6. You may see another security warning, click connect.

    A screenshot of the Windows 'Continue connecting' confirmation dialogue.

Images were created using Android 15 on a Google Pixel phone. Other vendors of Android may differ in the exact instructions.

  1. Go into your Settings app.

    A screenshot of the Android home screen.
     
  2. Press on "Network & Internet".

    A screenshot of the Android Settings screen.
     
  3. Press on "Internet".

    A screenshot of the Android Network & internet settings screen.
     
  4. Make sure your Wi-Fi is enabled, and press "eduroam".

    A screenshot of the Android Internet settings screen.
     
  5. Set the EAP method to "PEAP".

    A screenshot of the eduroam network settings screen in Android, selecting PEAP.
     
  6. Set the Phase 2 authentication to "MSCHAPV2"

    A screenshot of the eduroam network settings screen in Android, selecting MSCHAPV2.
     
  7. Set the CA certificate to "Trust on First Use".

    A screenshot of the eduroam network settings screen in Android, selecting Trust on First Use.
     
  8. Identity:Use your MEID
    Anonymous identity: Leave blank
    Password: Enter your MEID password
    Then hit the Connect button

    A screenshot of the eduroam network settings screen in Android.
     
  9. A security warning may pop up, press "Yes, connect".

    A screenshot of the trust eduroam certificate screen in Android.

Images were created using iOS 18.5. It may look a little different on an iPad, but the steps are the same.

  1. Go into your settings app.

    A screenshot of the iOS home screen.
     
  2. Press on "Wi-Fi".

    A screenshot of the iOS settings screen.
     
  3. Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled, then press on "eduroam".

    A screenshot of the iOS Wi-Fi settings screen.
     
  4. Type in your MEID and password, then press "Join".

    A screenshot of the Enter Password dialogue box in iOS.
     
  5. Press on "Trust" to enable your device to join the network. This will only need to be done on the first time you join the network.

    A screenshot of the Certificate dialogue screen in iOS.
     
  6. There should be a check mark next to "eduroam" once your device has successfully joined the network.

    A screenshot of the iOS Wi-Fi settings screen showing the eduroam network as connected.

Screen shots are from a MacBook Pro running macOS Sequoia, version 15.5

  1. Open your settings.

    A screenshot of the Settings icon in the MacOS Dock.
     
  2. Click on "Wi-Fi" in the left window pane. Make sure "Wi-Fi" is turned on.

    A screenshot of the Wi-Fi settings in MacOS System Settings.
     
  3. Move your cursor over "eduroam". A "connect" button will appear. Click on the "connect" button to start the connection process.

    A screenshot of the Wi-Fi settings in MacOS System Settings.
     
  4. A dialog box will pop up. Enter your MEID in the "Account Name" field, then enter your password, then click on "OK".

    A screenshot of the Wi-Fi credentials window in MacOS.
     
  5. A warning banner will pop up, asking you to verify a certificate. Just click on "Continue".

    A screenshot of the Verify Certificate dialogue box in MacOS.
     
  6. You may see another security warning, notifying you that "Wi-Fi" is trying make setting changes. Depending on how you have security set up on your Mac, choose your preferred option, and follow the prompts for that option.

    A screenshot of the Wi-Fi permissions confirmation dialogue box in MacOS.
     
  7. Upon completing the connection process, your screen should look like this…

    A screenshot of the MacOS System Settings showing a successfully connected Wi-Fi network.

How to connect to the Maricopa_Guest network:

  1. Use the Wi-Fi settings on your device to connect to the appropriate network. Please refer to the user manual of your device if you are unsure how to do that.
  2. In case your device doesn't automatically ask you to sign in to the wireless network, start your favorite web browser in order to bring up the splash screen.
  3. To connect to "Maricopa_Guest", you need to read and accept the MCCCD Computing Resource Standards as prompted. If you agree, click the "Continue to the Internet" button.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Use the instructions above to connect to the Maricopa-Guest network.

Your MEID is the same login you use to access your student/employee email, my.maricopa.edu, or to log in to one of the computers on campus. Check out the Your MEID page for complete information.

To improve network services and remain consistent with our sister colleges, we have retired GauchoNet_Secure. A secured network is still available, please use Eduroam instead.

The Guest network requires you to accept the Computing Resource Standards every 2 hours.

The secured network requires you to reauthenticate when your account password is changed.

We are not blocking any websites at this time. However, we reserve the right to limit Internet speeds if we detect disruptive activity (such as P2P file sharing). 

Our network is designed to provide wireless coverage throughout most of our facilities on the GCC Main and GCC North campuses. 

Please contact the GCC Service Desk to report this issue. We will do our best to help you troubleshoot your connectivity issues. 

The speed of the wireless network is dependent on a few factors, such as distance to the nearest access point, and the number of users near you. In most cases, you can resolve most issues by restarting your device.

Yes. Please view the How to Print Wirelessly (pdf) for instructions on how to print from the wireless network.

 

Currently we support the 802.11g/n wireless standard across campus. Some high-traffic locations support 802.11ac.

GCC requires users to comply with the Maricopa Computing Resource Standards.

GCC provides very limited technical support for computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, or any other internet-capable devices not owned by the college. This support is primarily limited to enterprise applications and network connectivity support.   

Please contact the GCC Service Desk for any additional support.