Bellarmine utilizes certificate-based authentication for our secure wireless networks. To access a secure network, users must download the correct wireless profiles, a user identity certificate, and the root CA certificate. Once properly configured on a given mobile device, no password is required to access the network. Additionally, changing your Bellarmine password will not impact your connection to one of the secure networks.
How do I connect?
Employees, Faculty, and Students:
Connect to Bellarmine Open or visit https://aka.bellarmine.edu/wifi and follow the wizard to configure your device. You must complete this process on every device you want connected, including Bellarmine issued computers & phones.
Guests:
Connect to Bellarmine Open and follow the wizard for guest access. Connections are limited to 8 hours. After the connection expires, you must go through the connection wizard again.
Wireless network information
Bellarmine Open:
- Limited Internet Access
- Guest Internet Access
- Bellarmine user device setup
Bellarmine Secure:
- WPA2 secure wireless network
- Does not support username/password authentication. You must complete the wizard setup on your device by visiting https://aka.bellarmine.edu/wifi
- Access only available to Bellarmine users
- Employees and Faculty have access to secure resources, including CROA, CRS, Colleague UI, and more
- Students have access to secure student resources
Bellarmine Classroom:
- WPA2 secure wireless network
- Does not support username/password authentication. You must complete the wizard setup on your device by visiting https://aka.bellarmine.edu/wifi
- Access only available to Bellarmine users
- Provides access to classroom technology, such as screen sharing devices and wireless monitors
FAQs
Do I have to set up each device I own?
Yes. You must visit https://aka.bellarmine.edu/wifi on each device you want connected to Bellarmine's secure wireless networks.
Do I need to set up my Bellarmine issued device?
Yes. We no longer preconfigure Bellarmine issued user devices to connect to our secure wireless networks.
Can I set up my device from home?
Yes. Please visit https://aka.bellarmine.edu/wifi and follow the wizard for configuring your device. Your device should connect to Bellarmine Secure or Bellarmine Classroom the next time you visit campus.
What happens when I change my Bellarmine user account password?
Your wireless access will not be affected by password changes. Bellarmine's secure wireless uses certificate-based authentication. Changing your password does not invalidate the certificate installed on your device.
Does my wireless access expire?
The certificate-based authentication installed on each of your devices is valid for 5 years. If you have used a device for over 5 years, you must go through the setup process again.
What about guests?
Guests should connect to Bellarmine Open and follow the steps for access. They will fill out a form with their name and email address. Once completed, they can access the Internet for 8 hours. After 8 hours, the guest must go through the setup process again. Nothing is downloaded to the guest's device.
What if I live in the Residence Halls?
Please read the support article at Residence Hall Wireless (Wi-Fi) Networks and Access Information